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America's First Permitted, 3D-printed House Was Built in Texas in Less Than 24 Hours
The organizations responsible for the home in Austin now plan on constructing entire communities of 3D-printed buildings around the world.
LeBron James Opened School for District's Most Hopeless Students - Their Latest Test Scores Are Astonishing
LeBron James opened an experimental school for Akron's most disadvantaged students - and now, their test scores are showing its success.
Laundromats Are Hosting Story Times for Kids So They Can Improve Their Literacy on Laundry Day
Rather than being forced to watch their parents do laundry, these children are being given an educational boost thanks to some volunteer librarians.
High School Opens Doors on Friday Nights to Give Students Safe Place Off City Streets
Though most students are eager to get home on Friday nights, this school is still bustling with happy youngsters even after classes are over.
Bus Transformed into Mobile Classroom Lets Thousands of Disadvantaged Kids and Adults Get Their Diplomas
This school on wheels is helping some of San Francisco's poorest residents and at-risk youth to finally get their high school degrees.
In Historic U.S. Ruling, Sikh Army Officer Can Keep Beard, Turban
A decorated army officer is now officially permitted to wear a religious beard and turban in uniform thanks to a military ruling last week.
School District Turns Unused Cafeteria Food into Take-Home Meals for Kids in Need
This school district from Indiana has come up with a brilliant solution for both food waste and student hunger.
Another US State Has Just Made Shelter Pets Their Official State Animal
The designation is expected to encourage state residents to adopt animals from local shelters, rather than buying them from breeders.
Counties With More Trees and Shrubs Spend Less on Medicare, Study Finds
An intriguing new study from the University of Illinois has linked trees and shrubland to reduced county-wide healthcare costs.
This is the Largest Village Built Exclusively to House the Homeless in US - and It's About to Get Even Bigger
The Texas village is home to 200 men and women who used to sleep on the streets - and now, the community is preparing to rescue ever more future residents.
One of the Largest Native American Tribes Has Just Voted to End Their 100-Year Dependency on Coal
Immediately after rejecting the acquisition of an Arizona coal mine, the Navajo Council announced their new dedication to renewable energy.
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