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A Legacy of Equality: Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 25
Sunday is the 25th anniversary of the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, which made the country a lot more accessible than it was in...
America’s First Delivery By Drone Drops Medical Supplies On Rural Health Clinic
A rural health clinic in Virginia’s mountains has beaten Amazon to the punch with the first government approved delivery by drone in the U.S. After...
Anonymous Donor Gives $34 Million to One of California’s Poorest Cities
How does someone give a “transformative” gift to preschoolers and African-American students, low-income renters and ex-prisoners, all at once with the stroke of a...
JetBlue Stocks Vending Machines with Free Books for Kids in Need
Kids who feel like snacking on some food for thought can simply punch A3 for a serving of Dr. Seuss at free vending machines...
Nat’l Give Something Away Day: New Delivery Service Helps Move Donations
Ever find yourself with bags full of stuff you want to get over to your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, homeless shelter, or other charity,...
New U.S. Plan for Solar Power Will Light Up Low-Income Homes
The White House has unveiled a new solar power initiative that promises to expand solar energy to slow-income communities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and...
“Get Down, You Fool!” Lincoln Survives as Only US President to Come Under Enemy Fire
151 years ago this weekend marks the only time a U.S. president ever came under enemy fire. It was in Washington, DC, during the...Disability Pride Parade Tomorrow in New York City is First One Ever
At noon on Sunday, July 12, New York City’s first ever Disability Pride parade will commence at Madison Square Park, traveling down Broadway to Union...
Oregon Students To Receive Two Years of Free College With Their Diplomas
High school seniors in Oregon are getting a graduation present from their state leaders that’s just too big to fit into an envelope. Oregon is...
The House That Hemp Built: Moldproof, Fireproof and Eco-Friendly
These contractors are taking the term “going green” quite literally. As part of an emerging trend here in the U.S., many buildings are incorporating the...
National Parks Partner With Subaru to Get Landfill Trash to Zero
Three of America’s iconic landmarks are leading the way toward eliminating landfill waste from all national parks. As part of their centennial celebration, Yosemite, Grand...
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