Mark Clark may be the luckiest man in Michigan after winning a second $4 million prize in the state’s instant game lottery. Clark, who lives in South Rockwood, Michigan, won the prize after using a coin given to him by his father who died last year. “I scratched the ticket … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has closed schools and public libraries across the United States, but a librarian in Virginia has thought of a creative way to keep kids reading, free of charge. The solution? Drones will deliver books of their choice straight to their door. Kelly Passek, a middle school librarian … Read more
Across the United States, communities have rallied against the shameful police brutality on display in Minnesota, after George Floyd was killed. But also on display are dozens of cities were beautiful scenes of brotherhood and unity between law enforcement and protesters who all agreed on one thing—every cop should be … Read more
Photo by Love Beyond Walls Portable sinks are being installed across the United States as a means of helping homeless people wash their hands amidst the novel coronavirus outbreaks. Over the course of the last two months, Love Beyond Walls—a Georgia-based nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless—has been setting up … Read more
Since the United States government began issuing stimulus checks to Americans this week, a group of volunteers from North Carolina has rallied thousands of people in stable financial positions to donate part of their stimulus checks to help people affected by COVID-19. Within the first week of the Pledge My … Read more
As more and more US states and world regions implement various stay-at-home orders and shutdowns during the COVID-19 outbreaks, some areas that have been hit hardest by the virus are showing that the restrictions are working. Since symptoms of the novel coronavirus generally start to show within two weeks of … Read more
150 years ago today, the 15th Amendment was certified as duly ratified and part of the United States Constitution, guaranteeing all men the right to vote regardless of race. It was the crucial first step in a long war that saw court battles striking down state regulations for many more … Read more