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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Want to Volunteer in Dallas? Check These Cool Places!

Volunteering in Dallas can be a fantastic way to make a difference and enjoy the outdoors. If you're new to volunteering, Greenspace Dallas is a great starting point. They organize weekly clean-ups along the Trinity River on Saturdays from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m. Families and pets are welcome! Just reme

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

President-Elect Trump's Swords at Public Media: NPR and PBS Brace for Impact

Public media like NPR and PBS are facing some serious heat. Donald Trump, soon to be president, has been openly criticizing US media, including calls to strip CBS of its broadcast license and refusing interviews with 60 Minutes. But it’s the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds org

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Turning Bids into Brighter Futures: Thinking Huts' Virtual Auction

Have you ever wanted to own something special from your favorite celebrities or brands? Now you can, while making a real difference. Thinking Huts, a nonprofit with a big heart, is holding a virtual auction. The best part? All the proceeds go toward building 3D printed schools in places where educat

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Vandalized KC Coffee Shop Gets Unexpected Boost from Community

A Vietnamese coffee shop in Kansas City, Café Ca Phe, has been experiencing a surge in business after being vandalized last week. The community has shown tremendous support, with customers lining up to show their solidarity. Early morning on Wednesday, Nov. 6, surveillance footage captured someone

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Medicine Use Among Pregnant Women in Ibadan, Nigeria: Common, but Not Always Safe

In Ibadan, Nigeria, many pregnant women turn to unprescribed and herbal medicines. This is a big concern because these medicines can harm their unborn babies. Scientists studied 571 women and found that 31. 9% used unprescribed medicines and 21. 7% used herbal medicines. They wanted to know why wome

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

South Carolina's Attorney General Brings Relief to Crime Victims in the Lowcountry

In a significant move, South Carolina's Attorney General, Alan Wilson, is all set to unveil substantial grants aimed at aiding crime victims in the Lowcountry. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday morning at 11, with Louise Carson, the executive director of the Children’s Recovery Center, join

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Billion-Dollar Challenge: Is It Still a Nonprofit?

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has a big question to answer. Its value is now a whopping $157 billion, but it's still set up as a nonprofit. A structure change might be on the horizon, experts say. The problem? OpenAI would need to pay fair market value for any assets that move to its for-profit subs

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

San Ramon Teen Takes the Stage at UN

Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he

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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Melinda French Gates Invests $250 Million in Global Women's Health

Melinda French Gates is setting aside an impressive $250 million to support women's health worldwide. This money will be distributed through an open call to nonprofit organizations. This step marks a new chapter in her individual philanthropy, following her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Fo

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Golf Course Battle: Nonprofit Wins in Court

In Denver, a nonprofit called Sisters of Color United for Education has emerged victorious from a long dispute. The story began when they rented the rundown clubhouse at Park Hill Golf Course and spent around $196,000 to fix it up. However, another group had already booked the place, leading to a di

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