Black Man Befriending KKK Members Has Led to 200 People Quitting the Organization
Daryl Davis firmly believes that if he has a conversation with a Klansman, he can convince them that their hatred is misplaced – and he's usually right.
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California Town is Offering Free College Courses for Residents and Workers
Earning a Bachelor's degree in the costly environment of Silicon Valley can be difficult for working adults – but maybe not anymore.
D.C. City Council Approves Nation's Most Generous Paid Leave Program
The Univeral Paid Leave Act passed on Tuesday would ensure up to 8 weeks of paid leave for Washington D.C. employees.
Las Vegas Now Draws 100% of its Energy From Renewables
Sin City has become one of the few cities in the world that is powered entirely by sustainable energy sources.
Daughter Fulfills Dad's Last Wish With Side-Splitting Obituary
Chris Connor's last wish was to be given an obituary as hilarious and interesting as he was – so his daughter Caitlin rose to the occasion with gusto.
New USDA Guidelines Will Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
The USDA is planning on nixing "use by" and "sell by" dates so consumers stop throwing away perfectly edible food out of confusion.
Poland Completes the Destruction of One Million of its Landmines
Poland has now joined the ranks of 157 states that have destroyed their stockpiles of anti-personnel land mines.
Sawdust Reinvented into Super Sponge for Oil Spills
For oils spills in the Arctic, this modified saw dust is low-cost, environmentally-friendly, and can float or be collected despite rough or freezing waters.
Greece Ends Year With Surplus; Passes Landmark Budget That Projects Economic Growth
The Greek parliament has approved a 2017 budget that calls for keeping spending restraints in place, while projecting economic growth to continue at 2.7%.
In Poor Villages, These Teens are Taught to Be the Teachers
By making these teens the teachers, they're given the power – and leadership skills – to change their own community from the inside out.
Indian Farmers Harness the Monsoon Waters to Overcome Drought
These farmers no longer need to struggle throughout the intense dry seasons because they have learned to harness monsoons to collect water.
In Midst of National Malaise, Brazil is First Team to Qualify For World Cup
Brazilian soccer fans are going nuts over their team's achievement in becoming the first in the world to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
City to Offer Workshop on How to Raise Backyard Chickens
Ever wanted to learn how to raise your own backyard fowl in an ethical and sustainable way? Now might be your chance.
Support America's Treasures and Enjoy Free Admission During National Park Week
Over 400 of the most beautiful American landscapes will be fee-free next week in celebration of the National Parks Week.
Student Invents Biodegradable Packaging From Seagrass That Washes Up on Beaches
This seaweed packaging is entirely renewable and mold resistant– a natural alternative to ubiquitous plastic.
Airline Delights Thousands of Stranded Passengers with Free Pizza
When over 3,000 flights were affected by this week's weather, Delta Airlines decided to make it up to the stranded passengers by ordering up a little treat.
Watch Man Rescue Unconscious Stranger From Subway Tracks
Even after rescuing this unconscious man from the Manhattan subway tracks on Saturday, Jonathan Kulig wasn't even late for work.
Man Shot While Stopping Hate Crime is Rewarded With $100K For New House
24-year-old Ian Grillot was shot twice after attempting to stop a hate crime – and now he's being rewarded for his heroic gesture.
Inspirational Teen is Accepted into All 8 Ivy League Schools
Many students don't even know whether they'll be accepted into college at all, let alone all eight Ivy League universities.
Doris Day Finds Out She's Actually 95: "It's Great To Finally Know"
The beloved movie star actress had always guessed that she was about 93 years old - but after finally seeing her birth certificate, she now knows she's 95.