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Gardeners are placing tennis balls around their yards to give birds and hedgehogs traction on icy surfaces. This simple trick is helping wildlife safely forage for food during harsh winter conditions.
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for over a million people in January 2026, data centers stepped up in an unexpected way. Their backup generators helped keep the lights on across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
Medical students in Knoxville are combining their training with compassion, providing weekly health checks and cold weather supplies to people experiencing homelessness. As dangerous winter weather approaches this weekend, their efforts are helping vulnerable neighbors stay safe and warm.
Scientists are asking everyday people to help measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes, turning winter enthusiasts into citizen scientists who are improving climate research. Middle schoolers, ice fishers, and boat captains are already joining in.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
After Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford, Mississippi, neighbors are answering the call to help those still struggling with the aftermath. A new online system is making it easier than ever for volunteers to find exactly where they're needed most.
VHC Health in Arlington is calling for volunteer drivers with four-wheel drive vehicles to help transport hospital staff during Monday's winter storm. The urgent request comes as regional bus services suspend operations. --- ##
A small Maine town's volunteer fuel fund has already helped nine families stay warm this winter, filling the gaps when government assistance runs out. Now they're looking for more neighbors in need and more donors to help.
Scientists have discovered an easy walking technique that helps anyone stay upright on icy sidewalks. The penguin-inspired method is already helping people navigate winter weather safely.
When Winter Storm Fern left thousands powerless across the South, Buffalo volunteers packed up and headed south to help communities unfamiliar with handling ice and snow. Western New Yorkers are bringing their winter storm expertise to Tennessee and Mississippi, proving the "City of Good Neighbors" reputation extends far beyond city limits.
A volunteer program that clears snow for seniors and people with disabilities is struggling to find enough helpers this winter. Right now, 75 people in Greenburgh, New York need assistance as heavy snowfall continues to hit the Hudson Valley.
British skier Zoe Atkin won bronze in halfpipe at the 2025 Winter Olympics, matching her sister Izzy's bronze from eight years earlier. The siblings became the first British brother-sister duo to win Winter Olympic medals in over a century.
The 2026 Winter Olympics just became easier to watch, thanks to AI that creates stunning 360-degree replays in just five seconds. What used to take days now happens instantly, helping millions understand complex winter sports.
A man living alone with chronic back pain dreads winter, until his neighbor starts clearing his driveway before dawn without being asked. When offered payment or cookies, the neighbor just says "pass it on."
The European Union is rushing hundreds of emergency generators to restore power to hospitals and shelters across Ukraine, where over one million people face freezing temperatures without electricity. The shipment adds to 9,500 generators already delivered as part of Europe's ongoing support.
Winston Tang, 19, is making history as Guinea-Bissau's first Winter Olympics athlete, competing in slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games. The Utah-born skier is following his father's Olympic legacy while opening doors for future African winter sports athletes.
Great Britain just made history at the Winter Olympics, winning three gold medals for the first time ever. The breakthrough marks a turning point for a nation that's never been known for winter sports dominance.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has shattered viewing records and welcomed first-time medal winners at its halfway mark. Brazil just claimed its first-ever Winter Olympic medal while global audiences double previous Games' engagement.
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this week across Italy, bringing together 3,500 athletes for the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history. The opening ceremony breaks tradition by celebrating across multiple cities, creating an unprecedented Olympic experience.
When a monster snowstorm hit the US, fossil fuel plants struggled while new technologies kept the lights on. The upgrades made after the deadly 2021 Texas freeze are now paying off.
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