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44 LGBTQ athletes competing in 2026 Milan Winter Olympics...
44 gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and queer athletes competing at 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Team includes eight American athletes. Among them, Amber Glenn, first publicly out figure skater in Olympic history.
www.outsports.com/2026/1/29/24...
Record 44 out LGBTQ athletes in 2026 Milan Winter Olympics - Outsports
Team LGBTQ will be the biggest ever for a Winter Olympics, and the number of out athletes competing for gold in Milan continues to grow.
www.outsports.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Please take a step back. I post mostly good news. This article is indeed good news. No one "pounced on you." I'm sorry I made you feel that way. The article posted with the original message states everything I've added. Insulting me in the process was uncalled for. I hope you have a better day.
February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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London Children Now Walk And Cycle To School More, Thanks To Clean-Air Policy...
ULEZ, an awkward acronym for a congestion-pricing policy. Ultra Low Emission Zone, enacted in April 2019. Under ULEZ, drivers of polluting vehicles are charged to drive within the zone.
www.forbes.com/sites/christ...
London Children Now Walk And Cycle To School More, Thanks To A Clean-Air Policy
42% of the central London children studied switched from car-riding to active transport to school
www.forbes.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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LGBT+ rights become more protected in dozens of countries...
Same-sex relationships legal in most countries, dozens of countries allow same-sex marriage and joint adoption, and a few countries recognize gender changes / third genders. Yet, there's still work to do.
ourworldindata.org/progress-lgb...
LGBT+ rights have become more protected in dozens of countries, but are not recognized across most of the world
Despite progress, same-sex marriage, adoption, gender marker changes, and third genders remain unrecognized in many countries. Some have even imposed more regressive policies.
ourworldindata.org
June 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Why Not Let Your Kids Have a ‘Wild’ Summer?...
Nostalgia has taken hold over a lot of parents. All over social media you’ll find others trying to figure out how to re-create the ’90s summer for their kids, where the sentiment is generally just, “Let them get bored.”
www.thecut.com/article/no-c...
Why Not Let Your Kids Have a ‘Wild’ Summer?
Sure, you could sign them up for the usual however many weeks of camp — “baby jail,” as my son calls it — but imagine if you didn’t.
www.thecut.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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'Space archaeologists' hoping to save our cosmic history...
Infrastructure of humanity's journey into space may only be decades old, but some of it has already been lost. "Space archaeologists" are scrambling to save what's left.
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
The 'space archaeologists' hoping to save our cosmic history
The infrastructure of humanity's journey into space may only be decades old, but some of it has already been lost. Now, "space archaeologists" are scrambling to save what's left.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Teens ditching vaping to lowest in a decade...
Youth vaping levels fell, according to report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration. 2.13 million in 2023 to 1.63 million in 2024, according to National Youth Tobacco Survey.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Are teens finally ditching vaping? New data show lowest levels in a decade
Half a million fewer middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the latest report.
www.nbcnews.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Australia's first women's sports bar built by fans, for fans...
The Ladies League: Australia's first women's sport bar, on Oxford Street, a minute's walk from Taylor Square. Studies show that women's sport receive 12-15% media coverage, bar is rectifying imbalance.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08...
The Ladies League: Inside Australia's first women's sports bar
Rose Valente loved women's sport, but struggled to find it on the screens at traditional sports bars. So she created her own.
www.abc.net.au
May 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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World’s largest heat pump to warm homes in Finland...
It will supply 200 GWh annually and save 26,000T of emissions in Helsinki. Keeping 30,000 homes warm, while reducing carbon emissions, and operate at as low as -4F(-20C), powered by renewable energy.
interestingengineering.com/energy/world...
World’s largest heat pump to warm 30,000 homes in Finland
World's largest heat pump powered by renewable energy will help Helsinki meet its heating demands while reducing carbon emissions.
interestingengineering.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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New 'platelet score' being used to gauge risk of stroke, heart attack...
Experimental genetic test can gauge a person's risk of developing potentially deadly clots. Test assesses whether platelets are "hyperreactive," and prone to abnormal clotting that blocks arteries.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
New 'platelet score' being used to gauge risk of stroke, heart attack - UPI.com
An experimental genetic test can gauge a person's risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, researchers report.
www.upi.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Nigerian Teen Invents Glasses To Help Visually-Impaired Walk Safely...
Khalifa Aminu, an 18-year-old from Nigeria, created revolutionary glasses to help visually impaired people. The sensory glasses can help those with sight issues walk safely by themselves.
www.blackenterprise.com/nigerian-tee...
Nigerian Teen Invents Glasses To Help Visually-Impaired People Walk Safely
Khalifa Aminu, an 18-year-old from Nigeria, has created glasses that can help visually impaired people walk safely alone.
www.blackenterprise.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Eight ways to stay happy...
Contentment doesn't just happen. We can change to coax more of it. Here are tips:
•Embrace friendship
•Practice "confelicity"
•Volunteer
•Connect with ancestors
•Write lists
•Look forward to activities
•Do nothing
•Don't drink too much caffeine
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Eight ways to stay happier this year, according to science
Why not try these science-backed tips to get more happiness in your life?
www.bbc.com
May 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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YouTube is limiting videos about weight and appearance for teens...
Aiming to prevent young users from falling into harmful content pipelines. Adjusting its algorithm to restrict videos showing aggression and physical appearances being promoted to teenagers.
www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/242...
YouTube is limiting videos about weight and appearance for teens
Content showing non-violent aggression is also restricted.
www.theverge.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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The 'Galápagos of Argentina' Has a New Park With 60 Islands and Islets—and It's Teeming With Marine Life...
The new Patagonia Azul Provincial Park is in one of the most wildlife-rich corners of the South Atlantic Ocean, nicknamed “the Galápagos of Argentina.”
www.travelandleisure.com/patagonia-az...
The 'Galápagos of Argentina' Has a New Park With 60 Islands and Islets—and It's Teeming With Marine Life
The new Patagonia Azul Provincial Park is in one of the most wildlife-rich corners of the South Atlantic Ocean, nicknamed “the Galápagos of Argentina.”
www.travelandleisure.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts...
Teen drug use continues falling, a decline spurred by the pandemic that experts expected to reverse once acute phase ended. Factors that contribute to lowered substance use will continue to be investigated.
arstechnica.com/health/2024/...
“Unprecedented” decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts
Kids who were in 8th grade at pandemic’s start have ushered in an era of abstaining.
arstechnica.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Low emission zones are successful in cutting air pollution...
Belgium finds improvement in air quality after launch of traffic measures in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent. The benefits of these zones far outweigh inconveniences, especially if it leads to clean air.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Low emission zones are successful in cutting air pollution, study finds
Team in Belgium find improvement in air quality after launch of traffic measures in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Amtrak’s high-speed electric trains are coming...
Designed to be a better ride than existing trains, and are quieter and designed to minimize vibration. They weigh less and are more aerodynamic; old trains are electric, but new ones use less electricity to run.
www.fastcompany.com/91242054/amt...
Amtrak’s sleek new high-speed electric trains are coming next spring
Taking the train from D.C. to Boston is about to get nicer—and a little faster.
www.fastcompany.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Are China's swap stations the future of electric cars?...
China has been trialling battery swaps for electric cars. Battery swapping – which means changing out depleted (EV) batteries for recharged one. Are China's swap stations the future of electric cars?
www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
A new fully charged EV battery in five minutes: Are China's swap stations the future of electric cars?
China has been trialling battery swaps for electric cars for years. Are they a viable solution to range anxiety?
www.bbc.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Solar power is shattering global records...
Solar has been gaining popularity for years now. A staggering 428 gigawatts’ worth of solar was installed worldwide. That’s more than double the industry’s recent growth rates.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
Chart: Solar power is shattering global records
A staggering 428 gigawatts of solar capacity was installed last year — more than in the previous two years combined.
www.canarymedia.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Crisis Survivors in Australia Are Rebuilding Their Wardrobes in Style...
Instead of clothes in landfills, Thread Together turns them into wardrobes for those in need. There’s something with new clothes offering a boost of confidence to those at their lowest.
reasonstobecheerful.world/thread-toget...
Crisis Survivors in Australia Are Rebuilding Their Wardrobes in Style
Instead of sending last season’s unsold clothes to landfills, Thread Together turns them into fresh wardrobes for those in need.
reasonstobecheerful.world
May 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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no king protest in my city yesterday. fewer thumbs down and middle fingers than i expected.
#nokings
June 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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World's largest laptop company will help you fix your computer from home — or pay you to recycle it...
Lenovo, which makes ThinkPad, is hearing consumer demand for sustainable tech. Partnered with company iFixit to increase the repairability of its ThinkPads.
www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
The world’s largest laptop company will help you fix your computer from home — or pay you to recycle it
Lenovo, the world's largest laptop company, is rolling out new ways to make it easier to repair devices — even from home.
www.thecooldown.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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As Trump pushes public land sale, advocates rally...
As it gains traction, most Americans, regardless of political beliefs remain united in their love for public lands, especially the west. Forcing Republicans to break with party, setting the stage for political alliance.
www.hcn.org/articles/as-...
As Trump pushes public land sales, advocates rally - High Country News
Broad support for public lands in the West is forcing some Republicans to break with the White House.
www.hcn.org
May 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Colorado’s cash-for-gas-guzzlers program is a lot more popular than expected...
Colorado launched a program to offer lower-income drivers discounts on electric vehicles in exchange for their old gas- or diesel-powered cars.
So far, it’s working better than expected.
www.cpr.org/2024/09/04/c...
Colorado’s cash-for-gas-guzzlers program is a lot more popular than expected
The program has provided over 1,300 rebates to help low-income drivers purchase electric vehicles.
www.cpr.org
May 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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These Are the Happiest Cities in the World for 2025...
The Happy City Index ranks 200 cities across 82 metrics that add up to a global happiness quotient—these cities made the cut. With
New York City and Minneapolis only U.S. cities making the list.
www.cntraveler.com/story/these-...
These Are the Happiest Cities in the World for 2025
The Happy City Index ranks 200 cities across 82 metrics that add up to a global happiness quotient—these cities made the cut.
www.cntraveler.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM