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Heartfelt Hangouts let children and teens be kids again.
A.N.A.'s Friends launched Heartfelt Hangouts in 2025 to offer monthly outings for youth in foster care and their caregivers, providing chances for normal childhood experiences funded by donors.
Eagle Scout candidate builds sensory tables inspired by his brother
Dallas Robbins built three sensory tables for essential‑needs students at Brandywine Elementary as his Eagle Scout project, saying he was inspired by his younger brother Tyler; the Matt Hayden Foundation provided $3,000 in support.
St. Croix River shows returning alewives and blueback herring following dam removal
Wildlife groups report that alewife and blueback herring numbers in the St. Croix River have risen after the 2021 removal of a landmark dam, with summer 2023 monitoring showing about a threefold increase in alewives and noticeable gains for blueback herring in upper stretches.
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Showing: 991-1000Barbie introduces first autistic doll to expand representation in play
Mattel released its first autistic Barbie developed with guidance from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and the doll includes sensory-aware features and accessories.
Barbie introduces the first autistic Barbie doll to broaden representation for children
Mattel worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to develop the first autistic Barbie doll, which includes sensory-sensitive design features and accessories. Mattel says the doll is now available and that it will donate more than 1,000 dolls to pediatric hospitals.
Animal shelter marks 10-year milestone with waived adoption fees
Baltimore County Animal Services celebrated 10 years at its Baldwin location with shelter tours and waived adoption fees for 10 hours, and the article reports 26 pets were adopted during the event.
Timothée Chalamet attends Golden Globes solo as insiders describe his relationship with Kylie Jenner
Timothée Chalamet walked the Golden Globes red carpet alone and later reunited with Kylie Jenner inside, while a source described their relationship as "wholesome." The pair previously wore matching orange at the premiere of his film Marty Supreme.
FDA increases flexibility on cell and gene therapy manufacturing requirements.
The FDA said it will share its flexible approach to chemistry, manufacturing and control (CMC) requirements for cell and gene therapies to guide Biologics License Application evaluations and expedite development. The agency's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research has approved close to 50 such therapies over the last decade and will communicate flexibilities that were previously applied case-by-case.
Operations Coordinator Bougainville role for Papua New Guinea
DT Global Asia Pacific is recruiting an Operations Coordinator for its Bougainville office to manage travel, logistics, fleet operations and administrative functions supporting the PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3, which runs from November 2023 to November 2028.
Bugs n' Brews at Westside Bowl supports Austintown animal rescue
Bugs n' Brews at Westside Bowl let guests build butterfly shadowboxes and donated $10 from each ticket to All About the Pawz.
Young humpback whale washes ashore in Delaware after possible ship strike, officials say
A young 32-foot humpback washed ashore near Bethany Beach on Jan. 8, and a MERR Institute necropsy found injuries officials said are consistent with a ship strike.
Santa Fe Animal Shelter receives $100,000 donation from anonymous couple.
An anonymous couple gave the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society $100,000 on Christmas Eve, a surprise the shelter said will support animal care and help keep people with their pets.
NY business community raises concerns about near-term energy goals
The article reports that New York's 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act set targets of 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% zero‑carbon by 2040, and that progress toward the 70x30 goal has been limited as of 2026; it also notes a statutory provision (Public Service Law §66‑P(4)) that lets the Public Service Commission suspend or modify those obligations after a hearing.