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The Perks of Virtual Coworking With Strangers

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Amid the rise of remote work, “body doubling” has been helping those with ADHD — and those who just want more support — get things done.

Finding Justice Over the Airwaves

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In Nigeria’s poorest state, those unable to access the justice system are taking their grievances to a radio show — and getting results.

What We’re Reading: Friendly Bus Drivers, Contraceptive Progress and More

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See what caught our attention this week, from parents stepping up as bus drivers to biodegradable birth control implants.

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Can Cities Drive SUVs Off Their Streets?

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From parking fees in Paris to registration fees in Washington D.C., forward-thinking cities are slapping heavy penalties on heavy vehicles.

‘Wraparound Support’ Meets Black and Hispanic Girls’ Overlooked Mental Health Needs

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At a time when teen girls’ mental health is in crisis, Working on Womanhood offers help where they spend the most time: school.

The Danish City Reimagining Reuse

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In Aarhus, material exchange centers are preventing everything from dishes to electronic devices from going to waste.

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Socially Distanced Architecture That Brings People Together

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When correctly designed, housing that gives people personal space can make them feel closer.

A Waterlogged Park Embraces Bangkok’s Monsoons

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An urban wetland that people can use becomes a shining example of flood adaptation.

“If You Can’t Say It, Write It”

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The white mailboxes in schools and sports clubs were to encourage kids to write about their sorrows. They became a powerful tool for stopping child abuse.

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On ‘Alternative Walking Tours,’ Formerly Homeless People Share Their Perspectives

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The tours help the guides embrace the next chapter of their lives, while showing tourists a hidden side of the city they’re visiting.

The Grandmas and Grandpas Brewing Beer in Vienna

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What started as an off-the-cuff idea at a senior home has become a successful microbrewery — and a way for residents to stay social and engaged.

How a Colombian City Cooled Dramatically in Just Three Years

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With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, the Colombian city is driving down temperatures — and could become five degrees cooler over the next few decades.

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