Army Ranger Patrick Payne Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor For Heroism in Liberating 75 Hostages
Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne won the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism and selflessness that helped liberate 75 hostages in Iraq.
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Positive COVID-19 Trends Emerge in August Across Much of the US, and Elsewhere
Positive COVID-19 trends in the US emerged in August and September – where the average of new cases and death rates were dropping.
With a Simple Piece of Paper, Engineers Create Self-Powered, Wireless Keyboard
A new innovation from engineers at Purdue University turns paper and cardboard into a music player interface.
Send a Birthday Greeting to the Oldest Living World War II Vet in the U.S. as He Turns 111
On September 12, Lawrence Brooks—the oldest living World War II veteran in the USA—will turn 111. Celebrate his birthday and send him a card.
Seniors Given Free Video Devices With Easy-to-Use Buttons So They Can Talk to Family for First Time in Months
The Dreamweaver Foundation has delivered Facebook Portals to 300 seniors in nursing homes in Iowa and Nebraska to connect them with family.
Historic $100 Million Gift From Bloomberg Will Increase Number of Black Doctors and Improve Minority Health
Mike Bloomberg is giving $100 million to four historically Black medical schools to increase the number of Black doctors in the U.S.
Realtor Updates Flood Maps on 14 Million Properties So US Homeowners Can Better Prepare For The Future
Flood Factor from First Street Foundation is updating America's flood risk data, doubling the amount of at-risk properties listed at FEMA.
This California Highway Has Just Become the First State Road Made From Recycled Plastic in the US
Not only is the process used by Caltrans more eco-friendly that traditional methods, the material lasts 3 times longer than normal asphalt.
Self-Powered Wildfire Detector Could Help Fight the Spread of Deadly Blazes, Using The Motion of Trees For Power
Michigan State scientists developed a remote forest fire detector and alarm system powered by nothing but the movement of trees in the wind.
First Grader Turns Her Dream of Feeding Homeless People Into Reality -By Launching Her Own Foundation
Paris Williams is a first grader from St. Louis. She's just started her own foundation to help tackle food insecurity among the homeless.
41 States Have Reduced Their Carbon Emissions While Growing Their Economies
Reducing carbon emissions while increasing GDP is not only possible, but is already happening in almost every state in America, according to a new report.
Drive-in Movies Are Coming to Walmarts Across America - And Every Showing is Free
Walrmart and Tribeca Film Festival have partnered to host the free Walmart Drive-in tour featuring host Drew Barrymore in 160 US locations.
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