Hawaii's State Bird Soars Back From Brink of Extinction After Only 30 Birds Left on Islands
Thanks to a captive breeding program in place since 1967, Hawaii's state bird is no longer extinct-and the Hawaiian Goose is on the glidepath to recovery.
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The United States is Officially Getting Its Own 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Within the Next 18 Months
Not only will the new hotline help to alleviate caller traffic for 911 dispatchers, it is also likely to reduce public stigma about suicide.
Last Full Moon of the Decade Rises on 12/12 at 12:12 AM - For Lucky East Coasters
In addition to being the last full moon of the decade, this week's moonrise on the east coast of the United States will take place at 12:12AM on 12/12.
What's the Kindest Thing You've Ever Done? Here Are the Best Deeds People Say Strangers Have Done for Them
This new survey of 2,000 Americans says that people were also 22% more likely to commit a good deed after being shown kindness themselves.
After Spectacular Unanimous Approval in Congress, Extreme Animal Cruelty is Now Officially a US Felony
Since the PACT Act was unanimously passed in the US House and Senate, it was officially signed into effect by President Trump on Monday.
Los Angeles is Giving Out Free Trees for Yards and Neighborhoods; Here's How to Get up to 7
The city hopes that by giving away saplings to residents, they will be able to plant at least 90,000 trees over the course of the next two years.
These Holiday 'Giving Machines' Allow Users to Donate to People in Need With Just a Swipe of Their Card
Rather than dispensing candy bars, this machine allows users to donate hot meals, textbooks, toys, and essential items for charities around the world.
Rosa Parks Officially Honored With Memorial Statue in Montgomery 64 Years After Her Iconic Protest
On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man—now she is being honored with her very own statue.
'Sober Bars' Are Giving More and More Recovering Alcoholics a Social Place for Fun Without Booze
Not only does it give sober patrons a place to have fun, it also helps them become adjusted to traditional bar environments.
Descendants of Slaves and Slave-Owners Are Bonding at South Carolina Plantation Where They Share Their Painful Past
Together, white and African-American descendants use the plantation location of their families' painful past to learn from it and create healing friendships.
14 of the Largest US Hospitals and Health Systems Are Investing $700 Million into Affordable Housing
The Healthcare Alliance Network hopes that by investing in communities, they will help close the economic gap that leads to the nation's health problems.
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
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