BOSTON (AP) — Companies that refuse to digitally alter the skin tone and body size of advertising models would get a financial boost under a bill filed by Massachusetts lawmakers.

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — While the nation was absorbed with the seeds of hatred sown by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Adriana Flores was plotting to grow a tiny bit of love in her community.

Flores launched a twist on the 'free little library' craze. That's where small cupboards are stationed by sidewalks and offer free books to passers-by.

Instead of books, Flores it stocking hers with tampons, pads and other personal care items free for the taking.