world news Dead Facebook users could outnumber living users by 2098 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:43:24 +0000 This will create the world's largest virtual graveyard. Full Article Computers
world news Half of your 'friends' don't really like you By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2016 15:01:56 +0000 A new study reveals the majority of people you consider your friends may not feel the same way about you. Full Article Family Activities
world news Why fake news is a problem (and who's doing something about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:59:17 +0000 Some say that news articles from questionable sites shared on social media swayed the election, so these students took the challenge on. Full Article Computers
world news Fast web stressing you out? Try the slow web By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 19:56:48 +0000 By taking stock of what you want from your internet experience, you can customize your time online with the slow web. Full Article Computers
world news Wine-infused coffee blurs the wine o'clock rule By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:34:37 +0000 This new drink makes all your coffee and wine meme dreams come true. Full Article Beverages
world news Cash for caulking? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:38:10 +0000 Bill Clinton is behind a home weatherization variation of the cash for clunkers program that he hopes will give the sagging economy -- and the environment -- a Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Why I'm optimistic about 2010: Saving and going green at home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:16:30 +0000 This New Years Eve, I'll be raising my glass of biodynamic champers to the success of energy and money-saving home improvement projects. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Daily Briefing: Tues. 3/2/2010 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:04:48 +0000 Obama unveils "cash for caulkers," quake tilted Earth's axis, weed killer tied to sex changes, and more. Full Article Green News Roundup
world news What is Cash for Caulkers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 May 2010 20:33:21 +0000 Cash for Caulkers. The legislation commonly known as Cash for Caulkers is a proposal set forth by the Obama Administration with two simple goals. Full Article Politics
world news Cash for Caulkers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 May 2010 16:25:25 +0000 New federal legislation called "cash for caulkers," would offer financial incentives of up to $8,000 for energy efficient home improvements. Full Article Politics
world news $29 million awarded for weatherization training By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:16:54 +0000 The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $29 million in Recovery Act funding for weatherization training centers in 27 states. Full Article Green Workplace
world news Five states unlock additional weatherization funds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:13:20 +0000 New Hampshire, New Mexico, Montana, Minnesota, and Utah have completed 30% of their home weatherization projects, unlocking additional program funding. Full Article Green Workplace
world news How do I properly insulate my windows for the cold weather? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:57:02 +0000 Chanie Kirschner's house looks like one of those plastic-wrapped gifts. (Well, on the inside windows, anyway.) Full Article At Home
world news What is Candida auris? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:21:33 +0000 Drug-resistant and sometimes fatal fungus Candida auris has been found in the U.S., and it's hard to detect. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news 8 ways to knit or crochet for charity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 22:59:13 +0000 Love working with yarn? Put your skills to good use by donating your time to one of these nonprofits. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Help N. Korean citizens by donating flash drives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:48:15 +0000 Flash Drives for Freedom aims to take old USB sticks and smuggle them into North Korea loaded with Western media. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news This woman tried crossing the Irish Sea in a giant inflatable hamster wheel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:24 +0000 25-year-old wave runner Lindsey Russell undertook the 20-mile challenge to raise money for charity. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news British comedian Eddie Izzard to run 27 marathons in 27 days for charity By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 18:31:02 +0000 Each day will symbolize one year that Nelson Mandela spent in prison. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news L.A. officials impound tiny houses donated to the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:07:38 +0000 As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed. Full Article At Home
world news Palestinian wins Global Teacher Prize for work with refugee children By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:18:23 +0000 Hanan al-Hroub honored with $1 million prize for assisting children exposed to violence. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news The joy of working for a nonprofit is worth how much? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:37:31 +0000 The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds. Full Article Family Activities
world news Are high-status people stingier? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:44:19 +0000 Generosity may depend on a person's humility, says new study. Full Article Responsible Living
world news How a third-grader sowed a food movement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:41:13 +0000 Katie's Krops is helping kids fight hunger one garden at a time. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Let nutrition drive your food donations By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 15:15:42 +0000 SuperFood Drive is working to turn food pantries into nutrition pantries. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news Paris to sell off 'love locks' in support of refugees By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:01:04 +0000 Officials anticipate raising big bucks from the sale of lovey-dovey padlocks removed from Paris' bridges. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Kids in need choose between two gifts and surprise everyone with their answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:32:42 +0000 Get ready to break out the tissues with this video featuring children from the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Full Article Family Activities
world news Purposeful tourism is more than just a vacation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:59:22 +0000 Adding volunteer work or a spiritual journey to your travel calendar can improve your mental health and add meaning to your trip. Full Article Travel
world news How to donate money during international emergencies so it really helps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:50:39 +0000 When disasters strike, we want to help the victims, even from thousands of miles away. Consider these giving strategies to make sure your donation counts. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Cardborigami: Providing shelter, restoring dignity with cardboard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:19:19 +0000 Cardborigami's clever folding shelters offer the displaced a surprisingly sturdy alternative to tents. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Rick Steves donates transitional housing complex to YWCA By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:56:44 +0000 Mild-mannered European travel guru Rick Steves never fails to surprise. Full Article At Home
world news Amazon's new corporate campus to include housing for homeless women By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2017 14:57:31 +0000 As a partnership with a nonprofit that provides shelter to homeless families goes to show, Amazon's takeover of downtown Seattle isn't without altruism. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
world news When it comes to donations, hope matters By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:59:26 +0000 Gut-wrenching appeals can mean fewer donations, say two British researchers who looked into marketing approaches. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Want to change the world? Then get on this bus By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:19:00 +0000 Do Good Bus offers a fun way to help others and make friends by connecting volunteers with community causes and each other. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless in Southern cities By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:42:25 +0000 Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them. Full Article Space
world news How to donate after a disaster and avoid scams By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:37:49 +0000 You want to donate after a disaster, but give wisely so your funds get to the people who need it most. Full Article Responsible Living
world news An old shelter dog finds just the right person to grow even older with By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Sep 2017 14:03:00 +0000 Despite being dumped at 12 years old, Billy Goat the dog wouldn't end his days at the shelter. Full Article Pets
world news What do you get when you mix bearded men with mermaid tails? Your new favorite calendar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:40:03 +0000 Who needs calendars of yoga cats when you could have bearded mermen from the Newfoundland & Labrador Beard and Mustache Club on your walls? Full Article Family Activities
world news Cities open warming centers to protect the homeless from frigid temps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:22:36 +0000 With frigid weather throughout the country, communities offer the homeless respite from the dangerous temperatures. Full Article Climate & Weather
world news How vending machines can help the homeless By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:04:36 +0000 After debuting in Nottingham, England, the big-hearted concept catering to 'rough sleepers' is coming to America. Full Article Responsible Living
world news California city plans to pay needy residents By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:01:54 +0000 Stockton is set to become the first city in the U.S. to experiment with providing a universal basic income to some low-income families. Full Article Personal Finance
world news ALS Challenge turns from ice to fiery peppers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:35:48 +0000 This year's ALS Challenge turns away from ice buckets and and bites into the fiery goodness of a hot pepper for a great cause: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Low-powered community radio is proving to be a powerful voice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:32:36 +0000 People are using low-power FM radio stations (LPFMs) to inform, educate and spark change in their communities. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news This cozy concrete house was 3-D printed in under 24 hours By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:42:40 +0000 Housing charity New Story teams with 3-D printing startup ICON to fabricate 100 affordable and innovative abodes in El Salvador. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news The real search for alien intelligence has begun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 19:29:15 +0000 A decade-long search for alien life called the Breakthrough LiBillionaire Yuri Milner pledges to fund a decade-long search for intelligent life. Full Article Space
world news These 5 groups are still feeding the hungry in the Florida Panhandle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:39:56 +0000 The need for help in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael hasn't gone away and these relief organizations are keeping residents and helpers fed. Full Article Responsible Living
world news How to help people affected by the California wildfires By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:15:45 +0000 Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help. Full Article Responsible Living
world news Power of Purpose: How Companies Can Spark Real Social Change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:23:23 +0000 Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions. Full Article Healthy Eating
world news How to create a charitable giving plan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:04:38 +0000 Making room in your budget for charitable giving will require some adjustments. But if a cause is important to you, it's worth a little extra saving. Full Article Personal Finance
world news Billionaire steps up for national parks, offering employment opportunities, army of volunteers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:12:34 +0000 Philanthropist Marcus Lemonis is offering work at his Camping World stories and access to an army of volunteers to national parks in need. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
world news Billionaire behind 'Fortnite' invests millions in N.C. forest conservation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:14:44 +0000 Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina. Full Article Wilderness & Resources