Instead of Watching Farmers Contribute to Pollution, IKEA is Recycling Their Waste Into Products
IKEA has come up with an ingenious strategy that will benefit rural farmers while simultaneously reducing air pollution by 33%.
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Silicon Valley Launches $10 Million Seed Fund for African Tech, UN Leaders Pledge 80% Broadband Coverage by 2020
A new seed capital fund committed to finding and investing in high-potential East African "pre-revenue" startups was launched in Kenya, the same week as a leading UN information and technology agency stated their intention to deliver broadband to 80% of African citizens by 2020.
Clicks Against Breast Cancer, and Hunger, and Deforestation, and…
I went to donate a mammogram with a simple click of my mouse and found -- on the same page -- not only the Hunger Site, but the Rainforest Site, The Child Health Site, the Literacy Site, and the Animal Rescue Site!
Scholastic Donates 1 Million Books for American Kids in Poverty
To help more low-income families build home libraries and to encourage families to read together, Scholastic will donate 1 million books to a nonprofit that gives free books to children living in poverty. The world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books announced the donation, which includes a large quantity of bilingual Spanish/English books, on Monday.
Hero Fisherman Saves Mate in Epic Swim Off Gold Coast
A hero fisherman has saved the life of his injured mate after an epic three-hour swim through freezing waters off the Gold Coast of Australia.
Teen is Called Hero After Saving Woman from Jumping off Bridge
A Menominee, Michigan teenager is being called a life-saving hero after preventing a woman from jumping off a bridge.
Iraq Veterans Turn Around Drug-infested Neighborhood
Veterans are taking the lead in Baltimore, cleaning up years of blight and helping residents in a mostly poor, African-American neighborhood to rid the area of drug dealers. Along blocks dotted with boarded-up homes, veterans are applying lessons they learned in Iraq and Afghanistan in an effort to restore the community's sense of pride – and their own sense of purpose.
Optimism Is the Antidote, Says New World Bank Chief
Whether treating patients with drug-resistant diseases in the slums of Haiti or trying to reverse the hopelessness of the world's poor, optimism is essential, insists World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. For me optimism is a moral choice.
It's Time for a Hero: Lincoln Opens in Theaters Friday to Gushing Reviews
Just when the American people may be exhausted from presidential politics, along comes Lincoln. Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated film, set during the last, tumultuous few months of Abraham Lincoln's life, shows a man who is passionate, intelligent and heroic. Reviews are gushing over Daniel Day-Lewis's work in the film, which opens nationwide on Friday.
Historic US Election Result: A Record 20 Women Will Serve in U.S. Senate
A record number of women will serve in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives after sweeping victories in Tuesday's election. Five new women elected from diverse backgrounds to the Senate will boost the total number of female lawmakers in the upper chamber to a historic level.
For Pope Francis, A Simple Mass And A Call To Protect The Poor
With less silk, lace and gold than many of his predecessors displayed, Pope Francis on Tuesday was inaugurated at a Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square during which he appealed to world leaders to be protectors of the poor and the environment.
Tips for Becoming an Outstanding Leader
The Israel Defense Force published an info-graphic about how to become an outstanding leader. Being yourself is the start of it all!
Village School Given Honor of Hosting Queen as she Celebrates 60 years on Throne (Video)
Today marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 1952. A village school in Norfolk was given the honor of hosting the Queen and kicking-off the royal mum's diamond jubilee year. They performed music and a play based on her 60 years of service.
Dalai Lama Visits Hawaii, Talks up Peace Through the "Power of Aloha"
The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion -- and his trademark humor -- to Hawaii, celebrating the coming together of two native cultures. Similar to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the indigenous culture of Hawaii has its own inherent spirituality. He calls it compassion. We call it Aloha, said one participant at the events sponsored by eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar.
Judge Tells Tennessee to Stop Arresting Occupy Nashville Protesters
A judge told Tennessee officials on Monday to stop enforcing new rules that have been used to arrest dozens of Occupy protesters in Nashville. The decision was a victory for the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, which cited the people's right to peaceful assembly.
Police Issue Gift Cards Instead of Tickets
A North Texas police department is handing out gift cards instead of tickets, rewarding good traffic habits and living up to their motto, To Protect and Serve.
US Supreme Court Strikes Mandatory Life Terms For Juveniles
The United States Supreme Court ruled that an Alabama law that gave juveniles convicted of murder mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole was unconstitutional. To slap juveniles with a mandatory sentence, which does not allow a judge to take into consideration the circumstances of a murder -- such as lack of intent to kill -- violates the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
U.S. Violent Crime Down for 5th Straight Year
Violent crime in the United States fell for a fifth straight year in 2011, dropping 4 percent, and the number of murders dropped to the lowest in more than four decades, the FBI said this week.
Botswana High Court Makes History: Allows Women to Inherit Family Home
The Botswana High Court overturned a customary law which prevented women from inheriting the family home, calling it "an unacceptable system of male domination. 65 year-old Edith Mmusi and her two sisters have fought a five-year legal battle against their nephew who said he was the rightful owner of their house.
US Makes Big Strides in Reducing Domestic Violence
The rate of partner-to-partner violence dropped by a stunning 64 percent between 1994 and 2010, a recent Justice Department report has found. The trend, almost unnoticed, stems from a broad shift in attitude toward domestic violence.