Chandana Barman, 14, rides her bike to fetch drinking water for her family in West Bengal, India. Between school and chores, Chandana attends local girls group meetings as part of the Landesa Security for Girls Through Land project. Chandana's mother has seen her daughters' self-confidence increase since they started attending the groups.
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By Pedro Rojo | February 22, 2026Monroe's Hot Chicken is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Tempe.
Word of Mouth Grill is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Te
By Pedro Rojo | February 22, 2026Word of Mouth Grill is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Tempe.
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By Adam Peters | February 22, 2026Noemy Esparza-Isaacson performs during "Super Bloom: A Southwest Drone Fest" at the ASU West Valley campus on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Glendale.



