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Bob Blake was just a kid from St. Paul looking for extra cash when he started working security for Prince. Three decades later, he credits the music legend with shaping his entire life path, including an unexpected career in clean energy.
Whitney Prince thought hospice volunteering would be sad, but four years later, he says holding hands with dying patients "feeds the soul." Arbor Hospice's 150 volunteers prove that life's hardest moments can also hold unexpected connection and joy.
Prince Harry is headlining a mental health summit in Melbourne, bringing his advocacy work to Australian leaders and changemakers. The visit includes honoring Indigenous heritage and supporting workplace wellness initiatives.
A transformative donation from Princeton alumni Andy and Heather Florance will accelerate quantum science breakthroughs that could revolutionize computing, materials, and our understanding of the universe. The gift supports an initiative already making major strides since its 2019 launch.
After years of crisis, coordinated security operations in Haiti have stopped powerful gangs from expanding their control of Port-au-Prince, according to a new UN report. The progress shows what's possible when Haitian authorities receive sustained international support.
Harvard's women's water polo team captured their second consecutive CWPA Championship in a thrilling marathon match that went to sudden death. Captain Ella Schneider scored the winning goal in an 8-7 victory over Princeton after four quarters, two overtimes, and four sudden-death periods.
A Princeton dean who missed her parents' funerals due to visa restrictions has written a guide helping foreign researchers navigate career challenges. Her book focuses on growth mindset strategies that turn obstacles into opportunities.
A travel journalist steps aboard his first cruise and discovers why thousands return again and again to these floating resorts. The Discovery Princess voyage from Sydney to Auckland revealed a surprising rhythm of life at sea that transforms travel into joy.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko traveled to Fukushima to honor survivors and witness the remarkable recovery 15 years after the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown. Their overnight visit highlights how far the region has come while ensuring its story isn't forgotten.
High school students with special needs will dance with superheroes and princesses at Wisconsin's Born to Shine Prom on April 11. The event needs volunteers to make the magic happen.
A high school senior from Prince William County just joined an elite group of students worldwide. His secret to success? Stop stressing and start learning.
A village girl from Kerala who studied under kerosene lamps became one of the first Indian women invited by J. Robert Oppenheimer to Princeton. T.K. Radha's journey from rural India to the world's top physics institution shows how brilliance transcends borders.
Four Emirati princesses are reshaping what royal leadership looks like in 2026, from launching businesses to competing in Olympic sports. Their work is inspiring a generation of women across the Gulf region.
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The Dutch-American painter spent decades perfecting his craft before his first solo show at age 44 launched him into art history. A new Princeton exhibition celebrates the breakthrough years that changed modern painting forever.
Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff to visit Monaco in nearly five centuries, urging the wealthy principality to use its resources and influence for good in the world. The historic one-day trip brought a message of hope and social responsibility to one of Europe's most affluent communities.
Pope Leo XIV chose Monaco, one of the world's wealthiest places, to deliver a powerful message about bridging the gap between rich and poor. The American pontiff's first Western European trip brought hope to a principality where billionaires and cleaning workers worship side by side.
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Nearly seven years after her death, Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison's powerful university lectures are finally available in book form. The collection reveals how the legendary author challenged American literature's portrayal of Black people.
When firefighters rushed to a garage fire in Bowie, Maryland, they found more than flames to battle. Their quick thinking and specialized animal rescue training saved a family's beloved dog from smoke inhalation.
Two Indian princesses transformed their crumbling ancestral palace into a boutique hotel that celebrates heritage while creating jobs in a conflict-affected region. The Bhanj Deo sisters spent five years restoring the 18th-century Belgadia Palace in Odisha, preserving 100-year-old furniture and vintage records while adding modern comforts.
A new Boston film tells the story most movies skip: what happens after sexual assault when survivors reclaim their agency. "The Prince Charming Theory" was created by an all-women team and partners with a crisis center to support real survivors.
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