Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day: On this day in 1970—when water and air pollution were out of control—20 million Americans in colleges, schools and communities observed the first Earth Day. The movement’s leader, Sen. Gaylord Nelson, directly…
Our first-ever TV show has launched this hour on YouTube, and we want you to be the first to see it! Click below to watch… Our GNN-TV ‘Quarantine Edition’ was developed, written, and produced in just two weeks with Rosemary…
Like so many small businesses being forced to adapt to social restrictions amidst the novel coronavirus shutdowns, this Arkansas steakhouse has been struggling to make ends meet—but thankfully, one of their regular customers gave them a much-appreciated financial windfall. Despite…
In addition to being renowned for their inclusivity, sustainable practices, philanthropy, and sheer genius for innovation, IKEA is also beloved for the Swedish meatballs served in their cafés. So while the furniture chain may have temporarily shuttered its doors amidst…
Mental health conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) could be treated in a new way using drugs that target the immune system instead of the central nervous system, suggests exciting new research. Scientists at Queen Mary University of London…
Photo by Archivist While these white shirts may look like ordinary linens from a department store, they’re actually made from a common source of corporate waste: hotel bed sheets. Sustainable clothing line Archivist is breathing new life into old retired…
A Florida high school principal has gone above and beyond the call of duty to honor her graduating students amongst the novel coronavirus shutdowns. Poplar Springs School Principal Farica West has been heartbroken over how her senior students have been…
30 years ago today, the 24-year-old Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor hit No.1 on the US singles chart with her version of Prince’s Nothing Compares To You. She then achieved worldwide success, reaching No.1 in 18 other countries with the help…
Rather than twiddle her thumbs in quarantine, this bored 15-year-old girl recently turned one of her bedroom walls into a proper 8-foot climbing wall—and it only took her one week. Erin Sloan says she was inspired to build the structure…
Since thousands of couples have been forced to cancel, postpone, or adapt their wedding plans during the COVID-19 outbreaks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made it easier for nuptials to tie the knot. This weekend, the governor announced that New Yorkers…
