Friendly Mentors Help Ukrainians Find Their Footing in Vilnius

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In the Lithuanian capital, locals and newcomers are pairing up to navigate paperwork and other challenges while building community.

As News Deserts Expand, Student Journalists Step Up

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From student-staffed statehouse bureaus to papers run by journalism schools, academic-media partnerships are bolstering local coverage.

How Teen Girls in Mumbai Are Learning to Stand Tall

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In workshops that combine self-defense with lessons on communication, young women build strength and confidence.

What We’re Reading: Bike Lanes, Dam Debates and More

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See what caught our attention this week, from the economics of cycling infrastructure to a contested waterway in Delaware.

An App Is Helping Those With Vision Loss Navigate Urban Transit

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From Vancouver to Barcelona, city transportation agencies are turning to NaviLens to make wayfinding easier for blind and low-vision riders.

What If Finding Affordable Housing Worked More Like Matchmaking?

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Personalized, flexible support is helping low-income Californians navigate an intense real estate market.

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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