Geophysicists Confirm Plato's Theory-the Earth Is Made of Cubes
Geophysicists at the University of Pennsylvania have determined that the early Greek philosopher Plato was right-the Earth is made of cubes.
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France to Become the First Country to Label Electronics With Repairability Tags
The consumers' Right to Repair resolution was passed by the European Parliament on November 25, 2020 with 395 votes in favor.
Positive Outlook Predicts Less Memory Decline, Says New Research
A new study published in Psychological Science found that people who feel positive are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.
Slimming and Healthful: Benefits of New 'Green' Mediterranean Diet Revealed in Study
The green Med diet, supplemented with walnuts and green tea, may amplify the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet.
Amazing Walk-Through Holiday Village With Lights Borrowed from Disney Set to Raise Millions for Critically Ill Children
The holiday lights at non-profit Give Kids the World were donated by Disney Land and are projected to raise millions for critically ill kids.
Watch This UPS Driver Being Moved to Tears by Neighborhood 'Thank You'
Hundreds of Hallsley, VA residents joined in to show their gratitude to UPS driver Anthony Gaskin-moving him to tears.
Sealed With a Wave: Young Pup Gives Photographer a Moment to Remember While Lounging on the Beach
An adorable photo marks the moment a seal pup appeared to give a man a big wave, sharing a special moment on Horsey Beach in Norfolk.
Two Best Friends Light Up the Holidays for Single-Parent Households in Ohio That Might Not Have Money For Gifts
Jordynn Jenkins and Skylar Beavers started Make a Kid Merry to give gifts to single-parent families in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Global Nonprofit that Trains African Prisoners to Become Lawyers is Featured on 60 Minutes
Justice Defenders trains people in nearly 50 prisons in Kenya and Uganda to become paralegals and lawyers to provide legal services.
Whole Foods' Micro-Loans Help 1.3 Million People
Mission statements seldom come simpler than the one guiding the Whole Planet Foundation, which aims to alleviate poverty through microcredit — small loans extended to poor people — in communities that supply Whole Foods stores with products. Since 2005, the Foundation has witnessed a payback rate of 97 percent on the staggering $32 million committed to nearly a quarter million microcredit clients in 54 countries globally.
Small-business Loans Surge at Two US Banks
Huntington Bancshares and JPMorgan Chase continue to step up their lending to small businesses, with Chase posting a 45% increase in the number of loans issued last year.
Invest in Microloans: Aid the Poor and Earn 3-6 Percent Interest
For two years now, savers have had a tough slog. Rock-bottom interest rates have meant nominal returns for anyone holding extra cash. But those who want to do some good in the world have actually done better than their peers – a lot better in some cases, generating enviable returns as high as 6 percent by funding Microloans.