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A GLOBAL RIDE WITH HEART BEHIND IT |
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Mark Herbst, a 69-year-old from Ontario, completed a nearly yearlong, 19,000 mile bike journey across 25 countries. His purpose: raising $50,000 for cancer research in honour of his late wife, Jackie. He landed in Toronto earlier this month after 324 days on the road and now hopes to secure a Guinness World Record as the oldest person to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle, reports CBC News.
Along the way, he camped under open skies, rebuilt his bike countless times, and relied on the kindness of strangers; people who offered meals, spare parts, and even keys left under welcome mats. Herbst says he felt Jackie’s energy with him throughout the ride, a daily reminder of the love that sparked this journey and the belief that good people are everywhere.
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A LIFE-SAVING EDIT PROGRESSES CANCER CARE |
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A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy is giving new hope to patients once told their aggressive blood cancers were untreatable, with doctors reporting that nearly two-thirds of participants are now in remission. The treatment, which rewrites single DNA letters to turn donor T-cells into precise cancer-seekers, has helped patients reclaim full, bright futures after exhausting all other options, according to BBC News.
Early results show seven of the first 11 patients remain cancer-free months to years after treatment, with scientists calling the outcomes “striking.” The work is still young and demanding on patients, but researchers say its success signals a turning point that transforms cutting-edge science into real, human possibility.
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WHEN CLEANING UP BECOMES A GATHERING PLACE |
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New York’s newest social scene isn’t a velvet-rope club, it’s a growing network of volunteer trash pickup groups turning littered streets into places of connection and care. Groups like the Pick-up Pigeons and the Greenpoint Trash Club are drawing New Yorkers who want to clean their neighborhoods, meet people, and feel more rooted in their city, according to Gothamist.
What started as grassroots cleanups has become a joyful civic ritual, with volunteers gathering for walks, chats, and the simple satisfaction of leaving a block brighter than they found it. Organizers say the momentum reflects a deeper hunger for community and is proof that small acts, done together, can shift the energy of an entire place.
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Kantha Love’s beautiful handmade bags and quilts support fair wages for impoverished women in remote villages and inner-city slums in India.
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THE INVISIBLE SUPERPOWER OF FAMILY PETS |
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New research suggests that family dogs may support teens’ mental health in a deeper, biological way, by actually reshaping the microbes that live in their bodies. Scientists in Japan found that adolescents with dogs at home reported fewer social challenges, and that their microbiomes contained certain bacteria linked to empathy and prosocial behavior, according to SWNS.
In follow-up experiments, mice given microbiota from dog-owning teens became more social, hinting at a gut–brain connection that might help explain why growing up with a dog feels grounding and emotionally protective. Researchers say the findings reflect a bond tens of thousands of years in the making and that living alongside animals can change us from the inside out.
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Hotels across the U.S. are leaning into “skillcations” for 2026, offering travelers hands-on ways to deepen connection with place. Everything from falconry on Georgia’s coast to glassblowing in Vermont and botanical distillation in Big Sur. More than 70% of travelers say they want time away to learn something new, a trend that’s inspiring properties to pair rest with creativity and craft, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
The result is a new kind of getaway where archery lessons, pottery studios, foraging hikes, and even knife-handle workshops invite guests to return home expanded. Whether set against canyon walls, redwood forests, or Appalachian night skies, these experiences are designed to rekindle curiosity and remind travelers that growth can be its own form of escape.
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