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Thousands of Positive Messages Rained Down with Times Square Confetti to Ring in the New Year
As the famous New York City ball dropped downward to deliver 2026, a deluge of hopes, dreams, and wishes rained down in Times Square. I wish for...
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NYC bodega owner inspires kids to get good grades by giving out free food: 'My dream is to bring my own children here'
2026 marks the beginning of three years since bodega owner Wail Alselwi began giving away free food to kids in his community who bring in good...
Hershey Bears' teddy bear toss collects 81,796 toys for local charities
Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to...
The Wild and Wacky Animal Rescues of 2025 Made the RSPCA Staff True Heroes
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has shared their wackiest animal rescues from 2025, including a fox trapped in a chair...
24 Hilarious Things Toddlers Said, As Shared By Our Community
Toddlers have a way of saying the cutest, most unexpected things that never fail to bring a smile to our faces.
If The World Feels Like A Terrible Place, Here Are 45 Of The Most Wholesome And Uplifting Things People Shared Online
No matter how it may seem, there will always be wonderful people ready to lend a helping hand and show that a simple gesture can truly make a difference.
Ranking the 25 best freshmen from the college football season
Some of the top first-year players are helping CFP teams. Others have set up bright futures.
Final reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Today is your last chance to add to this year's charity haul of nearly $38,000.
How Portable Power Leader Jackery Is Helping Americans Gain Energy Independence
At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, Jackery is introducing a series of products to help Americans power their homes without relying on the...
Force for Good Season 2: India in Action
Indiaās Biggest Force for Good? It Was Never a Person. It Was a Choice. For Season 1 of #ForceForGoodHeroes, we celebrated Indians who chose...
Ars readers gave over $42,000 in our 2025 Charity Drive
Arsā total charity haul since 2007 now tops $585,000.
What are the hidden side effects of drinking black coffee regularly
Black coffee, often seen as a healthy choice, can quietly impact your body. Regular consumption without awareness can lead to digestive issues,...
Natural hydrogel can make personal hygiene products greener
A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of personal hygiene...
Building materials are getting closer to doubling as batteries
Concrete already builds our world, and an MIT-invented variant known as electron-Āconducting carbon concrete (ec3, pronounced āe c cubedā) holds...
Life lessons: Naz Shah on what life so far has taught her
The British politician on being optimistic, what she learned from her incarcerated mother, and her enduring faith in community The post Life...
How Greeceās local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens
A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.