Our personal favorite: Many also use the platform to make a difference, like one TikTok-famous landscaper who recently raised more than $800,000 for his elderly neighbor to make her home more accessible.
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After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas just agreed to a six-week ceasefire deal in Gaza
After months of negotiations facilitated by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar, Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to pause the fighting in Gaza for six weeks and release both Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel.
The exact details and phases of the deal have yet to be made public, but officials have said it will likely go into effect on Sunday. It would also involve allowing people in Gaza to return to what remains of their homes and allowing in much-needed humanitarian aid.
Why is this good news? On October 7, 2023, Hamas killed 1,200 soldiers and civilians and took more than 250 hostages in Israel. In the months since, Israel’s attacks in Gaza have killed a reported more than 46,000 people, reduced the region to rubble, left the region on the verge of famine, and displaced around 90% of the 2.3 million people living there.
While heartbreakingly long overdue, this ceasefire will at least temporarily stop the death toll, reunite loved ones, and hopefully be the start of a journey toward true peace, justice, and healing in the region.
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A Los Angeles teen created a ‘one-stop shop’ website to help wildfire victims more easily find the support they need
As blazing wildfires continue to scorch through Los Angeles, California, thousands of people have been temporarily displaced or rendered homeless by the ongoing disaster.
As nonprofits throw open their doors, restaurants offer free meals, and crowdfunded campaigns roll in thousands of donations, there are an overwhelming number of resources cropping up — both from people wanting to help and those seeking aid.
In the chaos, one teen wanted to make it easy for everyone to find information in one, tidy place.
Ruben Varghese, a 16-year-old Angeleno, launched save-la.org to help give victims an easier way to find everything from food to free housing.