InvestigateTV+: The $50 study for students
(InvestigateTV) — High school students collect cash, and there are no strings attached. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how they spend the money and whether the payments can help combat chronic absenteeism.
Then, we get an up-close look at what it takes to rescue dogs from a fighting ring and how they could get a second chance as service animals.
Plus, we check out a woodworking club building a sense of community in retirement.
The $50 study for high schoolers
Several U.S. schools are paying students a set amount of money each week with no strings attached.
It’s a concept known as “unconditional cash assistance,” and educators hope a little extra money might help bring stability to the lives of at-risk teens. In doing so, they also hope to improve student wellbeing, focus and attendance.
How officials combat dogfighting
Dogfighting is a crime hiding in neighborhoods across the country. It’s illegal in all 50 states yet law enforcement warn it’s still a common practice.
South Carolina is busting more illegal dogfighting rings than ever before, and investigators say people still don’t understand why it’s a safety issue for everyone.
How placenta donations are helping burn care
If you are a parent or familiar with child birth, you know the placenta is part of having a baby.
Sometimes, it gets thrown out, and sometimes new moms find use for it. However, it may be a surprise to know how useful the placenta could be for others.
Wood carving club bringing people together
A love for wood carving has led to a weekly gathering at American Legion Hall in Princeton, Wisconsin. This is where the Wood Wizards Carving Club meets every Tuesday morning.
87-year-old Mario DeStefanis is the club’s most veteran carver, joining 20 years ago.
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