Young People Are Reading More, Bookstores Are Expanding
BookTok, manga, and fresh designs are fueling bookstore growth worldwide. Indie shops and chains, from Waterstones to Barnes & Noble, are booming.
Happy and productive workers: biggest four-day work week trial proves benefits
A trial with 141 companies revealed that a shorter work week with the same pay increases well-being, reduces stress, and boosts productivity - a clear win for both employees and companies.
Stranger consoles car crash victim until help arrives
A man tried to free a woman after a car crash but the door was stuck. So he did what he “thought was right” and held her hand until the first responders got her out.
Heroic Dog’s Midnight Bark Saves Over 60 Villagers
A young dog’s midnight bark saved 67 villagers in India by warning them before a deadly monsoon landslide. This four-legged hero proves instinct can be life’s best alarm.
Swiss Doctors Prescribe Museum Visits Instead of Pills
Swiss doctors prescribe museum visits instead of pills. Neuchâtel's pilot program wants to revolutionize healthcare.
The Amazing Tale of Amber: A Rescue Dog's 100-Mile Journey
Rescue dog Amber swims to an island during an epic 100-mile journey across England. And gets saved by a tour boat on the way back.
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