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April 6, 2026

Revived Pay Phones Bring Zoomers and Boomers Together Against Loneliness

Loneliness is something everyone experiences from time to time, but it tends to affect young adults and older people the most. Research shows that a lack of social connection has been found to be more harmful than not exercising, heavy drinking, or smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To tackle loneliness among the two most affected generations, Matter Neuroscience installed pay phones in two states, giving “Zoomers” and “Boomers” a chance to connect.

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April 5, 2026

First Venue Solely Dedicated to Pioneering Artist Ruth Asawa Will Open This Spring

It’s already been a big year for the late artist Ruth Asawa.

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April 2, 2026

Public Libraries Can Order Any Book in the World, Often for Less Than $5

For many people, the public library is a place to browse bestsellers or find a quiet corner to read.

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April 2, 2026

World Central Kitchen Has Served Its 300 Millionth Meal in Ukraine Since 2022

The organization World Central Kitchen (WCK) is at the frontlines of humanitarian, climate, and community crises to ensure that those affected can find nourishment and a warm meal. WCK has shown up in big ways over the years, including in Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion in 2022. In fact, they have a team that’s still there today.

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March 31, 2026

Miss Grand Thailand Pageant Contestant Loses Her Teeth Onstage and Makes a Triumphant Comeback

Pageant contestant Kamolwan Chanago recently won over the hearts of people in her native Thailand and beyond.

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March 30, 2026

First-Ever ‘Jane Goodall Day’ Will Take Place on April 3 To Honor the Late Conservationist’s Mission

Jane Goodall worked tirelessly until her final days, hoping to educate and inspire future conservationists.

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March 27, 2026

Former Hospital Janitor Is Now About To Be a Doctor at That Same Hospital

Soon-to-be doctor Shay Taylor-Allen is proof that hard work and determination can take you far. She recently matched with her first-choice residency at Yale School of Medicine, the very hospital where she was born and spent a decade working as a janitor. Taylor-Allen decided to pursue medicine during her sophomore year, after her mother became ill.

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March 24, 2026

Korean Professors Welcome First-Year Students With Unique Choral Performance of K-Pop Hits

K-pop may be Korea’s biggest cultural export at the moment.

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March 20, 2026

Trevor Noah Shares How ‘Kintsugi’ Helped Him Reframe the Worst Moment of His Life

Embed from Getty Images Trevor Noah is well known as a former host of The Daily Show and a prominent...

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March 19, 2026

Restaurant Offers Free Oysters to Any 80-Year-Old Dining With Their Dad, So This Guy Showed up With His 99-Year-Old Dad

Founded in 1938, Wintzell’s Oyster House in Mobile, Alabama, has been a favorite local institution for generations. And for the Rush family, it became the perfect place to celebrate a special milestone. After spotting a playful sign that reads, “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father,” they decided to put the promise to the test.

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