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Art for "Kickoff Celebrations" by Evyn Wong. (Courtesy of Wizards of the Coast)

'Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift' — a mechanically coherent, thematically messy set vrooms ahead

As “Magic: The Gathering” races towards lucrative crossovers, “Aetherdrift” mixes messy world-building and subtle mechanical innovations.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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7 Boston EPA staffers placed on leave for work on environmental justice and DEI

The Boston staffers are part of a nationwide sweep of EPA offices that put 168 workers on administrative leave this week. It follows President Trump’s executive actions calling for an end to equity, diversity and environmental justice programs.

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Kind World producers: (Top row) Andrea Asuaje, Yasmin Amer (Bottom row) Erika Lantz, Zachary Ezor, Nate Goldman. (Courtesy)

Kind World Producers Reflect On Evolution Of Series, Podcast

Listen in as five Kind World producers discuss how the show has grown in its seven-year run.

17:35Jul 31, 2020

A customer inserts cash into a donation box to pay for her order at Panera Cares in Boston. (Kevin Sullivan/Here & Now)

Want To Feel Happier? Science Says Try Being More Generous.

Science says giving can make us happier than having more money. Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Dunn suggests ways to rethink the way we give in order to make it feel like...

10:08Jul 28, 2020

Kids who exhibit kind traits are more likely to be successful later in life(Binny VA/Flickr Creative Commons)

Teaching Your Kids Kindness May Help Them Succeed Later In Life

Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at UPenn, says kids who are taught kindness and caring at an earlier age may be more likely to succeed as adults.

16:12Jul 21, 2020

Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, and his book, "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World." (Courtesy)

Former U.S. Surgeon General On The Front Line Of Another Health Crisis: Loneliness

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shares with us the startling effects of chronic loneliness and how we can combat this public health concern -- even in a socially...

13:18Jul 14, 2020

Priya Parker is an expert on gathering of "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters."

Have More Meaningful Gatherings, Even During The Pandemic

Priya Parker is an expert on gatherings. She gives us tips on creating deeper social bonds and more collective meaning through our get-togethers.

14:06Jul 7, 2020

Maurice Humphrey in his garage in Vernon, Conn., where he keeps his stockpile of groceries that he and his volunteers deliver to families in need, all purchased from donated funds from Maurice's "$20 Challenge." (Courtesy)

Building A Village

After a friend asked for help, Maurice Humphrey thought about how he could contribute to people in need. Inspired by viral social media "challenges," he decided to start his own,...

11:27Jun 16, 2020

Shawn Dromgoole, 29, next to his mother Lynetra Dunn during an organized neighborhood walk. (Courtesy Shawn Dromgoole)

Walk With Shawn

Shawn Dromgoole, a 29-year-old black man, said he was afraid to walk in his gentrifying Nashville neighborhood. Then came a response he never expected.

06:50Jun 9, 2020

Dr. Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale University and host of the podcast, The Happiness Lab. (Courtesy Yale University and Pushkin Industries)

How To Find Peace During A Pandemic

Dr. Laurie Santos, professor of psychologist at Yale University and host of the podcast, The Happiness Lab, gives us advice on practices we can all adopt as we cope with...

15:28May 12, 2020

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'There's Always Hope'

14:00Apr 28, 2020

Jana Bounds (right) met Sabine Klein (center) and her husband Martin Wedl at Joshua Tree National Park. (Courtesy Jana Bounds)

Into The Desert

17:35Apr 21, 2020

Carla Kaiser Kotrc, as Principal Greta McGee, and Heather Fritton, as Jan, in "Grease The Musical" in Littleton, Colo., in the fall of 2009. (Courtesy Heather Fritton)

A Shining Light

14:24Apr 14, 2020

Patti O'Malley, 60, turned her old house into a recovery home for women (Yasmin Amer/WBUR)

The Power Of Love

14:37Apr 7, 2020

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A World Of Kindness, Courtesy Of Our Listeners

10:54Jun 30, 2020

Joe Oliveri (right) has been going to Tony Fanara's (center) restaurant for more than 40 years. (Courtesy Joe Oliveri)

Community Raises $65K To Keep A Beloved Restaurant Opened

Jun 24, 2020

Mia Birdsong is an activist and the author of the book "How we show up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community.” (Courtesy Nye Lyn Tho)

Author And Activist Mia Birdsong On Why We Need Our 'Village' Now More Than Ever

Jun 16, 2020

Kelly Brooks (top center) leads a session of "Curative Shorts" on Zoom.

Our Favorite Stories Of #CovidKindness From Listeners

Apr 28, 2020

Steve Hartman and his daughter, Meryl, as they teach their Kindness 101 class from his home office in Catskill, N.Y. (Courtesy)

CBS News' Steve Hartman Starts Virtual 'Kindness 101' Class For Kids During Pandemic

Apr 21, 2020

Moments from Shelly Glennon's daily Social Dis-Dancing hours in San Jose, Calif. (Courtesy Shelly Glennon, pictured with her son, Toby, top left)

#COVIDKindness: Using The Arts To Reach Out From A Distance

Apr 7, 2020

Volunteers for COVIDSitters Minnesota plan and organize via video conference (Courtesy Brianna Engleson)

Supporting Health Workers On The Front Line Of A Pandemic

Apr 2, 2020

Geri Medina and Nafis Hasan on a grocery store run for a neighbor (Courtesy Geri Medina)

Neighbors Show Kindness During Coronavirus Crisis

Mar 25, 2020

Jimmy Miller (right) with his father, James Miller (center), and father-in-law (right). (Courtesy Jimmy Miller)

Vietnamese-American Man Dedicates Himself To Reuniting Other 'Amerasians' With Their Families

Mar 13, 2020

TyRe Alexander and Jim McKay meet on the set of the Today show. (Courtesy TyRe Alexander)

Austin Man Reunites Family With VHS Tape Of Baby's First Steps

11:00Feb 11, 2020

Edith Rubin with her granddaughter, Nina Grace Harmer (Courtesy Myra Goodman)

Holocaust Survivor Shares The Rare Moments Of Kindness Amid Unimaginable Cruelty

09:53Jan 27, 2020

The Thank-You Project by Nancy Davis Kho (Courtesy Running Press Adult)

The Surprising Benefits From A Year Of Writing Thank-You Letters

11:35Jan 14, 2020

Genevieve Hammond and Michael Romano (Courtesy Genevieve Hammond)

Finding Hope By Giving Life

14:34Mar 31, 2020

Luma Mufleh, a political asylee from Jordan, founded a school for refugee students. (Dustin Chambers)

Building A Winning Team

13:27Mar 24, 2020

The Birthday Meal

17:30Mar 17, 2020

Leigh Small, 48, holds an old picture of herself next to her biological mother. (Andrea Asuaje/WBUR)

'I'll Never Cry Again'

13:37Mar 10, 2020