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June 27, 2025

12-Year-Old Plants Over 150,000 Trees in Valiant Reforestation Efforts in India

How old does a person have to be to enact radical positive change in the world? A preteen known to some as the “Indian Greta Thunberg” has answered that question for nearly half her life. At the age of 12, Prasiddhi Singh has already planted over 150,000 trees in India, and has no plans of stopping at this already impressive number. Singh is considered India’s youngest environmental leader.

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May 22, 2025

Lucky Winner Scores Irish Countryside Cottage for Just $7 in a Raffle

Living in the Irish countryside is a dream for many, but Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis has made it increasingly difficult to buy or rent a home. In response to this challenge, one woman named Imelda Collins has taken a creative approach to make a difference. She recently launched an online raffle offering her cottage in scenic County Leitrim as the prize.

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May 9, 2025

New Mexico Started Offering Free Childcare and Reduced the State’s Poverty Rate

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, families within the median income range spend between 8.9% and 16% of their income on childcare. However, lower-income families may spend even larger percentages on these services. It's reported that there are also times when they simply don't have enough money to pay for it. After studying how this impacts both parents and providers, New Mexico made childcare free for many families.

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