U.K. to Ban Fishing Harvests in Vast Swath of Its Seas
More and more entire ocean ecosystems are being rescued by proactive governments stepping up to protect the planet and its sea life.
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Common Sense Law Means No More Tickets for Kids' Lemonade Stands
Local governments will no longer be allowed to ticket or shut down kids' lemonade stands, thanks to a unanimous vote by state lawmakers.
New Second Chance Pell Grant Program Gives Inmates Federal Aid to Take College Classes
67 colleges and universities will participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program that expands access to financial aid for incarcerated individuals.
Brazil Rights a Wrong, Devotes Military Plane to Organ Transplants
After public outcry following a media investigation, Brazil's interim President instructed the Air Force to provide a plane exclusively for transporting organs.
Baltimore Pays Teens to Shovel Snow for Elderly and Disabled
Hundreds of Baltimore teens were paid $10 an hour to shovel snow from the sidewalks of people who can't do it themselves.
Bold Trials to Kill Vicious Cancer Type is So Successful, FDA Will Fast Track to Patients
Doctors are using the polio vaccine to attack and destroy a frequently fatal form of brain cancer–it has been so successful, it was fast-tracked by the FDA.
Police Make a Priority of Helping Tampa's Homeless-and Do An Amazing Job
When a Florida sheriff realized he couldn't enforce away his county's homeless problem, he told his department to find them homes and jobs instead.
Mayor Cuts His Own Pay By 50 Percent to Balance Budget
An Ohio mayor, Tom Scarnecchia, will be giving up $34,000 a year to help reduce his city's deficit.
It's Decided: The Famous Women On New US Currency Will Be…
Harriet Tubman isn't the only one who is about to receive recognition for her historical achievements...
Aussies Raise $60K for Struggling Trucker Who Calls Out Politician on Tax Cuts for Wealthy
When a politician claimed a tax break would help wealthy people buy $6,000 toasters, he got into a jam and a working class hero got a lot of bread.
Obama Launches Marshmallow Cannon at WH Science Fair (Video)
Who says science can't be fun? At the second annual White House Science Fair last week, President Obama got the chance to shoot a marshmallow across the State Dining Room using 14-year-old inventor Joey Hudy's "Extreme Marshmallow Cannon." (Video)
The Kentucky House Just Approved Free Community College Tuition Plan
Kentucky lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a plan that would provide students with free community college or vocational training if they maintain standards.
The First Canadian City to Eliminate Homelessness –Here's How They Did It
No one goes homeless for more than 10 days in Medicine Hat, Alberta – the city puts people in housing first–then addresses how they became homeless.
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Ban Consumption of Dogs, Cats
Taiwan is the first country in Asia to make the actual consumption of dog and cat meat punishable by law.
New Mexico to Pass First Law Prohibiting "Lunch Shaming"
This new piece of legislation would become the first bill to prevent children from being shamed for not having enough lunch money.
Public Wifi Has Quintupled in Europe Giving Free Access to Millions More
Free public Wifi access has jumped from 16.8 million people in 2013 to a projected 108.7 million by 2018 – an increase of 550%.
EU Adopts New Rules to Curb Financing of Conflict Minerals
This new importing regulation will hopefully prevent funding for armed groups in high-risk conflict areas using forced labor for mineral mining.
German Parliament Votes to Legalize Same-sex Marriage
German lawmakers voted in favor of same-sex marriage 393 to 226 – and the community is rejoicing.
Corruption Money Seized From Ex-Governor to Pay Backlog of Employee Wages
All of the money that former Governor Sérgio Cabral accepted in bribes is being returned to the government, thus paying off their hard-working employees.
Chechens Finally Granted Refuge Status After Persecution for Being Gay
Gay Chechen men are finally being granted humanitarian visas on the grounds of being hunted by law enforcement.
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