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Kelsey Pfendler is more than a month into a journey few people have ever attempted. The 31-year-old river guide departed Monterey, California, on May 21 in a 24-foot rowing boat, setting out alone on a more than 2,400-mile voyage to Oahu, Hawaii. If successful, she would become the first American woman to complete the crossing solo and unsupported, while also challenging multiple speed records. (Outside Online⁠) As of mid-June, Pfendler had reached the halfway point and remai

After devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, responders, neighbors, and nations stepped forward to help. The crisis reveals how values guide what matters and principles shape how people turn compassion into action when others need support.

For years, many people have described themselves with one familiar question: Are you an introvert or an extrovert? But a different personality concept is getting attention: the “otrovert.” The term, introduced by psychiatrist Dr. Rami Kaminski, describes people who may enjoy relationships and social connection but don’t necessarily feel defined by belonging to a group. Rather than focusing only on where people get their energy, the concept explores how people relate to group

Explore the purpose, values, and principles behind the Iran deal headlines. A look at how complex decisions involving diplomacy, security, and economic incentives reveal the values that shape why issues matter and the principles that guide how people approach solutions.

America’s 250-year time capsule invites a deeper reflection on purpose, legacy, and what we choose to leave behind. Explore how the stories we preserve reveal our values, the principles we practice, and the choices that shape the future generations will inherit.

A new Pew Research Center survey finds Americans believe staying informed matters, but many do not feel highly informed about important issues. The findings invite a deeper look at purpose, curiosity, humility, and how we turn information into understanding.

Volunteer fire departments across America are struggling to recruit new members, raising concerns about public safety and emergency response. This story explores what the shortage may reveal about purpose, civic participation, contribution, and the role individuals play in helping communities flourish.

The News Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the workplace, and some of the biggest questions are emerging at the very beginning of people’s careers. Recent reporting has highlighted growing concerns that AI may be reducing the number of traditional entry-level opportunities available to new graduates. Some employers are using AI to perform tasks that were once assigned to junior employees, while others are restructuring teams and hiring differently than they did just

Competitive axe throwing is growing across the country, but the story may be about more than sport. As people seek connection, belonging, and community, the rise of axe throwing offers a window into how shared experiences can help people build relationships, find purpose, and become part of something larger than themselves.

A new survey on loneliness and social connection suggests many Americans are searching for stronger relationships and a greater sense of belonging. As America nears its 250th birthday, the findings raise timely questions about purpose, community, and what helps people flourish.

Mahjong's growing popularity across the United States highlights broader questions about purpose, community, belonging, and connection. The trend offers insight into the values people seek and the principles that may help communities form and thrive.

Trump’s latest court and political battles raise broader questions about purpose, power, public trust, and the principles that help democratic institutions navigate disagreement