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Society USALGBTQ+ Protections in U.S. Cities Reach New Record Highs
People in the United States are showing more legal support for the LGBTQ+ community this year than ever before: a record number of cities earned top scores on the Municipal Equality Index, expanding their laws and policies to be more inclusive.
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Health IndiaTraumatized After Floods and Landslides, Victims Now Get Mental Help in Southern India
Victims facing trauma due to floods and landslides in the Indian state of Kerala are now receiving community-based care, thanks to authorities and health experts stepping in to bring psychosocial support closer to those in need.
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Health AustraliaUse This App to Be Happier, Teachers Tell Their Students
Mindfulness apps are gaining popularity around the world, and New Zealand and Australia are bringing these apps straight to their schools – where teachers use them to better understand their students’ needs and provide them support when they need it most.
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Health South AfricaNew Vaccine Against Biggest Killer Disease Could Save Millions of Lives
An experimental vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s most lethal infectious disease, has shown promising results, protecting around half of the 3,300 adults who got it according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Technology TanzaniaIn Tanzania, Drones Are Saving Lives, Delivering Medical Supplies
Another example of how tech can make the world better: A new life-changing initiative in Ukerewe, Tanzania, is using drones to deliver medical supplies quicker than ever, saving lives in situations where every minute counts, especially for those living in remote areas with no easy access…
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