The Optimist: Harvard teens made a website matching Ukrainian refugees with people offering places to stay

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Courtesy of Avi Schiffmann) Harvard teens made a website matching Ukrainian refugees with people offering places to stay "What we've done is put out a super fast, stripped-down version of Airbnb," said Avi Schiffmann, noting there are more than 4,000 hosts on the site. By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   Are ice-cold showers good for you? I tried it for two months. Some research suggests that cold-water immersion has physical and mental benefits, including more energy, better metabolic health and happier moods. Perspective ●  By Matt Fuchs ●  Read more »   Making Ukrainian pierogi connects me to my ancestors This recipe evokes vivid memories of family. Perspective ●  By Jim Webster ●  Read more »   'Listen to Black women': A Women's History Month playlist by music journalist Danyel Smith In this edition of The Mix Tape, the "Black Girl Songbook" host handpicked 10 songs that inspire and energize her. By Hannah Good ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   American elms have all but died off. This Maine town keeps them thriving. The story of the Castine elms and their survival dates back to the origin of America itself. By Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson ●  Read more »   6 ways to jump-start your spring garden Here's how to get ready for the spring growing season, according to gardening experts. By Ashley Abramson ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Tennessee requires domestic violence training for cosmetologists. This hairdresser made it happen. The state is the latest to pass such legislation, in which licensed beauty professionals are trained to identify and respond to clients who may be experiencing domestic violence. By Lauren Krouse ●  Read more »   Birthright to Israel and beyond: 7 trips to explore your roots Where to apply for funding for birthright trips from West Africa to Hungary and Croatia. By Natalie B. Compton ●  Read more »   Her heart was broken — so she turned to science To heal after an agonizing divorce, writer Florence Williams consulted researchers and communed with nature. Review ●  By Marianne Szegedy-Maszak ●  Read more »   Why cooking on vacation is actually a great idea The class will probably give you a new level of appreciation for the food you're enjoying on your trip. Perspective ●  By Neema Roshania Patel ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Must Reads for a curated selection of our best journalism in your inbox every Saturday, plus a peek behind the scenes into how one story came together. Sign up »

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