A gorilla at the Little Rock Zoo and her caretaker now share a special bond after both welcomed their own little ones into the world.

A Paralympic gold medalist has become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel, and she finished under time She said that being blind ...

A therapist has revealed six parenting tips for building a stronger connection with your child Melinda O'Neil, 37, an associate licensed Professional ...

• Posted in Empathy, California

Help save the Earth by replacing half your lawn and/or non-native plants with native species, even in containers, plus a list of April's plant-related ...

Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills Can ...

• Posted in Energy, Power

On an island south of Adelaide, a strange creature has been seen creeping through the bush A long cylindrical body and long snout flanked by floppy ears ...

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High along the peaks and ridges of the mountains in Ecuador, a 25-year-long conservation program is bearing succulent fruit in the form of cleaner water ...

• Posted in Conservation, Fruit, South America, United States, Ecuador

L.A.'s dining scene remains as exciting as ever, including a new diner on Melrose Avenue, a cozy Turkish restaurant downtown and a tiki-inspired bar in ...

• Posted in Food, Turkey

After three years of construction, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is finally getting soil, but it's still nearly two years away from welcoming ...

• Posted in Lifestyle

A longtime trail runner went for an evening run in a remote area of San Bernardino County. 'What's the worst that could happen"' she joked to a friend ...

New hotels like the Thompson Palm Springs and major improvements at properties like La Quinta Resort & Club are injecting fresh interest into the Greater ...

In our Between a Rock series, we share thrilling tales from local adventurers about close encounters in California nature, whether it's a story of being ...

• Posted in Nature, California

Amid toxic LA wildfires, California's US senators are supporting legislation that would provide financial help to first responders who develop or die ...

• Posted in Cancer, California

Boost love and happiness with daily rituals and positive affirmations to attract love, happiness, and peace into your life effortlessly.

• Posted in Affirmations, Love

49 years ago today, the Apple Computer company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne to sell their ground-breaking Apple I personal ...

• Posted in Good Vibes Only, Good News Network

What better way to start a new month than with some upbeat news?

After years of persuasion by environmentalists and nature lovers, the UK government has announced plans for a new qualification.

• Posted in Nature, Environment

This journey to England's Big Cat Sanctuary has been a year in the making.

• Posted in Ukraine

UCLA 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, who proved to be one of the biggest game-changers for the Bruins last season, has decided to leave Westwood.

DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There's something almost magical about the simple act of making things with your hands Whether it's cutting paper for a collage, ...

• Posted in Self-Care, Wellness, Health, The Optimist Daily, Power

DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a long-awaited move, the UK government has unveiled its first official pesticide reduction target, pledging to cut pesticide use ...

• Posted in Nature, The Optimist Daily, Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment, Technology, Science

Dave Coulier, comedian and 'Full House' actor, resurfaces after six rounds of chemo for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma He's a bit challenged now in the hair department.

Voter approved Measure A that will fund homeless services and initiatives is going to hike up sales taxes across Los Angeles County.

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