US Unemployment Rate Declines as 2.5 Million Workers Return to Work
Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics feared job losses from the COVID-19 shutdowns would continue rising, new reports say the total actually fell in May.
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Watch Heartwarming Reunion When "Hero" Nurse Sees Daughters For the First Time in 9 Weeks
A heartwarming moment was captured when a "hero" NHS nurse working on the frontline was reunited with her two daughters, after being apart for nine weeks.
New Mexico School Buys $2,800 of Supplies For Navajo Nation After Year-end Class Trip is Canceled
Students at a Waldorf school in Santa Fe decided to buy supplies for the Navajo Nation instead of postponing year-end class trip that was canceled
Optimistic COVID-19 Statistics For Vast Numbers of US States Reported For May
The CDC reports large decreases in mortality rates—and hospitalizations—during April and May throughout most of the United States.
'Feisty' 103-Year-old Grandma Celebrates COVID Recovery By Drinking an Ice Cold Bud Light
After Jennie Stejna recovered from the novel coronavirus earlier this month, she celebrated in classic New England fashion: by drinking a cold beer.
Chef Serves Up 6-Foot Sandwich for Friends to Enjoy While Maintaining Social Distance
Chef Ethan Rodgers designed the monster sandwich so friends could eat lunch together while still respecting social restrictions.
Church Uses Only Kitchen Utensils and Microwave Beeps to Record 'Don't Worry Be Happy' - With Amazing Results
The congregants of this Norman, Oklahoma church recently joined together on a Zoom call to produce a particularly unique cover of "Don't Worry Be Happy".
Devoted Dad Surprises Graduating Daughter With Front Yard Ceremony After Hers Was Canceled
When Gabrielle Pierce's graduation was cancelled due to COVID-19, her dad took it upon himself to host a commencement ceremony just for her.
IKEA Released Instructions on How to Build the 6 Best Blanket Forts For Your Home Quarantine
This month, the Russian IKEA Instagram page published 6 DIY illustrations on how to build the best blanket forts—from the Cåve to the Wigwåm.
Canadian Government Buys Hotels to House Homeless People-And Also Rehire Workers
Once the worst of the pandemic has passed, the British Columbian government will help the homeless hotel residents transition into more permanent housing.
When Collapsed Tourist Trade Leaves Elephants Hungry, Woman Devises Win-Win Solution With Local Farmers
Since COVID-19 has brought Nepal's tourism industry to a halt, Elephant Aid International has found the perfect solution for keeping captive elephants fed.
Maasai Nature Conservancy Asks For Help To Fight Pandemic-And 100,000 People Answer
The unique, community-led Nashulai Maasai Nature Conservancy received donations from 100,000 people on Avaaz to help sustain them through COVID-19.
Church Opens Up Its Doors to Muslim Worshippers So They Can Have a Place to Pray During Quarantine
The church's gesture of solidarity has allowed the mosque to welcome twice as many people to their weekly Friday prayer services during Ramadan.
Compassionate Texting System Allows You to Send Kind Messages to Frontline Heroes-and Get Them in Return
The free Text for Humanity service now allows you to send a compassionate message to a healthcare worker anywhere in the world-and get one in return.
10-Year-old Gives the Gift of Art to More Than 1,500 Kids in Shelters and Foster Care During Quarantine
Chelsea Phaire and her nonprofit, Chelsea's Charity, has helped to give away more than 2,000 boxes of art supplies to kids in shelters and foster care.
Chef Andrés' Charity is Injecting $50 Million into Restaurants By Paying Them to Feed the Hungry
This is just one of the ways that Chef José and World Central Kitchen have been working tirelessly to feed people during the COVID crisis, too.
Sir Captain Tom Moore is 'Over-Awed' After Being Officially Knighted for His $40M Fundraiser
The WWII veteran was nominated for the knighthood by Prime Minister Boris Johnson-and it was officially approved by the Queen of England this week.
Thousands of Young Adults Are Volunteering to Catch COVID-19 to Save Others in the Future
Thousands of young adults around the world are voicing their willingness to contract COVID-19 for the sake of accelerating vaccine development.
From Hong Kong to New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana, Officials Celebrate No New Cases of COVID-19
Hong Kong hasn't had a COVID-19 case in 22 days, while New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana are all celebrating days without new COVID cases.
Guy Fieri Giving $22 Million He Raised to Restaurant Workers; Plans Nacho Battle With Bill Murray to Give More
Guy Fieri raises millions for restaurant workers through his Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, and plans to have a nacho making contest with Bill Murray.
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