From Florida to&nbsp;French Polynesia, conservationists are finding creative ways to help coral reefs beat the heat from El Niño.&nbsp;What started with one&nbsp;trash-collecting barrier has grown into a network of more than 400 cleaning up Indonesia’s waterways.&nbsp;Africa’s largest IPO launched this week, opening the door for everyday Nigerians to own a piece of a landmark project.&nbsp;A new study reveals a surprising connection between caring for others and caring for yourself.&nbsp;Plus, meet&nbsp;a 2026 CNN Hero&nbsp;who’s&nbsp;helping thousands of stray cats in California&nbsp;get&nbsp;the care and, sometimes, forever homes they need.&nbsp;

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Producer: Eryn Mathewson&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Inside the Struggle to ‘Self-Deport’

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