In 2012, an Idaho man built one bed in his garage for a child sleeping on the floor; 14 years later, the idea has delivered nearly 396,000 beds through 400+ chapters

In 2012, an Idaho man built one bed in his garage for a child sleeping on the floor; 14 years later, the idea has delivered nearly 396,000 beds through 400+ chapters

Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s message: “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town” (Image Credit: SHP) A single homemade bunk bed built in an Idaho garage in 2012 has grown into a large volunteer movement focused on one simple goal: making sure children have a proper place to sleep. According to Sleep in Heavenly…

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An Iowa couple bought an abandoned fire station for $90,000; nearly 10 years later, they had turned the black-mold-covered 1960 building into their family dream home

An Iowa couple bought an abandoned fire station for $90,000; nearly 10 years later, they had turned the black-mold-covered 1960 building into their family dream home

Photo: absolutprop_firehouse_flip/ Instagram Growing up in Iowa, Steven and Ashley Evans knew all about the local fire station in Cedar Rapids because it was right by the high school they both attended. “We always dreamed we’d live here one day. It went up for sale and we thought we’d come check it out,” Steven, 40,…

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‘America truly is the best country in the world’: Sri Lankan-origin entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya's message on turning 50

‘America truly is the best country in the world’: Sri Lankan-origin entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya’s message on turning 50

Chamath Pahilipitiya shares his American Dream as he turns 50. Sri Lankan-born investor and entrepreneur Chamath Palihapitiya marked his 50th birthday with a deeply personal message to his children and a powerful tribute to the United States, the country he credits with giving him the opportunity to build a new life. Reflecting on his journey…

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In 1900, JP Morgan bought 117 acres including Maine’s Sand Beach as a wedding gift; his granddaughter later donated about 100 acres to Acadia National Park

In 1900, JP Morgan bought 117 acres including Maine’s Sand Beach as a wedding gift; his granddaughter later donated about 100 acres to Acadia National Park

Portrait of Morgan seated with his granddaughter Mabel Satterlee, 1906. (Photo: Muller Ury.com) In 1900, financier J P Morgan bought 117 acres in Maine, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Louisa. The land is now part of Acadia National Park.The land around Great Head and Sand Beach was…

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Scientists planted 150,650 native koa trees on Hawaii’s abandoned pasture, but 20 years later endangered birds were moving into the young forest

Scientists planted 150,650 native koa trees on Hawaii’s abandoned pasture, but 20 years later endangered birds were moving into the young forest | World News

For decades, cattle had grazed across large areas of what is now Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on Hawaii’s Big Island, leaving thousands of acres dominated by pasture grasses instead of native forest. Then, beginning in the 1990s, conservationists began rebuilding the forest one tree at a time. Between 1992 and 1996, American Forests supported…

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Hoover Dam's construction submerged a US town in 1935: 90 years later, Lake Mead's falling water levels are helping it reemerge

Hoover Dam’s construction submerged a US town in 1935: 90 years later, Lake Mead’s falling water levels are helping it reemerge

As Lake Mead’s water levels continue to fall, numerous headlines are being made. Among them lies one about the reemergence of one of the country’s ghost towns. St. Thomas, Nevada is visible again on the floor of the lake and visitors can once more walk along its former streets, lined with foundations and remnants of…

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In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents

In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents

Whoever thought animals would be able to prevent accidents? According to a recent study published in ‘Current Biology’ the presence of pumas in Washington has decreased the risk of road collisions immensely. Researchers found that the presence of pumas in the Olympic Peninsula area of Washington has changed the behaviour of the local deer population,…

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Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is…”

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is…” | World News

Some quotes sound important the moment you read them. Others take a little longer. This one from Martin Luther King Jr. tends to stay in people’s minds because it quietly challenges an idea many of us accept without thinking too much about it.Most people would probably describe peace as the absence of conflict. If nobody…

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In 2007, a Florida hunger-relief group began packing meals for families in need; nearly two decades later, volunteers have packed more than 100 million meals

In 2007, a Florida hunger-relief group began packing meals for families in need; nearly two decades later, volunteers have packed more than 100 million meals

In 2007, a small hunger-relief effort in Southwest Florida began with a simple idea: bring people together to pack nutritious meals for communities facing food insecurity. Nearly two decades later, Meals of Hope has grown into a major nonprofit operation, with volunteers packing more than 100 million meals for families in need across the United…

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New Mexico man arrested after taking down Flock cameras, loading them into his truck and driving straight to sheriff’s HQ as county ends contracts over privacy concerns

New Mexico man arrested after taking down Flock cameras, loading them into his truck and driving straight to sheriff’s HQ as county ends contracts over privacy concerns | World News

A New Mexico man was arrested after allegedly taking down Flock Safety surveillance cameras, loading the equipment into his pickup truck and driving directly to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office headquarters, where he said he was returning the cameras. Jevon Martinez of Rio Rancho has previously faced felony charges after authorities accused him of removing…

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