Seventeen-year-old Zaharius Hillmon has basketball in his blood. His mom, Nasheema Anderson, said that he comes from a long line of basketball players. “Since he could walk, …
Service dogs are special animals. In addition to being loyal companions, service dogs work hard to keep their owners healthy and safe. These incredible animals …
Read moreService dog wears PPE to work in the lab with his owner
Tom Walsh was wearing his earbuds and walking past Quarter Mile Pond in Stoneham, Massachusetts, when his 5-year-old German shepherd, Diesel, started barking. Walsh stopped …
Read moreHeroic dog alerts owner to man trapped in icy pond, saving his life
They’re cute, they’re talented and they’re smart. Spirit and Kali Rahman aren’t your ordinary kids. The brother and sister are entrepreneurs. Their business? Stock Up …
Read moreStock Up Kids: Sibling duo teach about stocks and finance
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare accomplishment. And, for decades, it was an honor only achievable by boys in the Boy Scouts …
Read moreMeet some of the first girls ever to become Eagle Scouts
Maia Chaka has made history by becoming the first Black woman to become an NFL official at football’s highest level. The announcement was made on …
Read moreMaia Chaka becomes NFL’s first Black female referee
Los Angeles recently debuted its first tiny home community as a transitional housing spot for those without homes to stay in while they receive support …
Read moreLos Angeles is tackling homelessness with a tiny home village
Alondra Carmona has dreamed of attending Barnard College, a selective college for women in New York City, since she was 15 years old. But the …
Read moreTexas student gave up her college savings to help her mom pay rent
Food delivery drivers have been like heroes to many of us who have been stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic or even the …
Read moreTexas couple took in delivery driver stranded in the snow
It’s been more than three years since Australia voted to legalize same-sex marriage. To commemorate the historic 2017 decision that gave Aussie LGBTQ couples the …
Read moreRainbow path in Australia commemorates legalization of same-sex marriage
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews welcomed a baby girl on Feb. 20! The proud new parents announced that their first child, Sterling Skye Mahomes, entered …
Read morePatrick Mahomes welcomes a baby girl with fiancee Brittany Matthews
Most of us use global positioning system (GPS) technology in one way or another on a regular basis — to add a location to social …
Read moreMeet Gladys West, the Black woman who developed GPS technology
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Read moreTexas furniture store owner opened stores as shelter from the cold
In these socially distant times, we’re missing out on many great moments of connection and celebration that we typically take for granted. Like Mardi Gras, …
Read morePreschoolers put on Mardi Gras parade for senior home residents
In a push to use more inclusive terminology for immigrants, the Biden administration is pushing officials to drop the word “alien” in favor of “noncitizen” …
Read moreBiden administration to end use of the term ‘illegal alien’
NASCAR has historically been a sport that’s dominated by white male drivers, but that might be slowly changing. This past weekend, Bubba Wallace became the …
Read moreNASCAR’s first Arab American female driver just made her debut
Brehanna Daniels was never very interested in race car driving. In fact, she never gave the sport much thought at all. Now, the 27-year-old is …
Aaron Epstein, a 90-year-old man from California, had enough of the slow internet speed in his North Hollywood neighborhood. Contrary to the stereotype that older …
Read more90-year-old man spent $10,000 on ads to tell AT&T CEO about his slow internet service
If you’re not really feeling the love this Valentine’s Day, Jill Biden might help bring the warm and fuzzies. The first lady installed valentines to …
Read moreWhite House lawn is decorated with huge hearts with messages of unity
Sometimes coworkers can turn out to be the best of friends. Hokule’a Taniguchi, who works at a Grand Chute, Wisconsin, Chick-fil-A restaurant, found this to …
Read moreChick-fil-A employee won a car and gave it to her coworker
Brian Myers, whose new rescue dog rescued him from a medical emergency, was finally released from the hospital and reunited with his beloved pup, Sadie. …
A New York City public school teacher’s classroom door decoration honoring Black History Month continues to inspire others nearly two years after she created it. …
Read moreTeachers created 3D displays for Black History Month and they are stunning
Congratulations are in order for Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, who welcomed a baby boy on Feb. 9! Princess Eugenie is the youngest …
Read morePrincess Eugenie has given birth to the newest member of the royal family
Many Americans first became aware of Katherine Johnson when Taraji P. Henson portrayed her in the 2016 Oscar-nominated film “Hidden Figures.” Johnson passed away on …
Read moreNASA spacecraft named after Katherine Johnson, mathematician depicted in ‘Hidden Figures’
The world was first introduced to National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman at President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Gorman, 22, captivated the nation …
Read moreAmanda Gorman’s Super Bowl poem honored essential workers
You know the saying that “it’s never too late”? Well, here’s a story that proves it: California mom and full-time welfare professional Evelyn Uba spent …
Read moreWorking mother of 4 passed bar exam after studying for 9 years
While man might not be able to live on bread alone, a slice from a fresh-baked loaf can certainly be comforting, not to mention delicious. …
Read moreA network of volunteer bakers is on a mission to donate 30,000 loaves of bread in 2021
People who have adopted their pets from a shelter can relate to the oft-expressed sentiment, “Who rescued whom?” Our rescued animals offer so much unconditional …
Read moreRescue dog saved owner’s life just months after adoption
The list of groundbreaking Black women in the U.S. is long and getting ever longer. But although names like Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou and Wilma …
Read more10 trailblazing women of Black history you should know
TikToker Demi Skipper is trading her way up to her dream house — and right now she’s got a tiny home worth $9,500. She obviously …
Read moreThis TikToker traded up from a bobby pin to a tiny house — here’s how she did it
It’s that time of year again! Girl Scout cookies are back to help us satisfy our sweet cravings and get us through the long winter …
Read moreSupport a homeless Girl Scout troop by ordering cookies online
When a beloved resident of the Lopez Island, Washington, disappeared in late January, community members rallied together to bring their canine friend and neighbor home. …
Read moreIsland community residents came together to find beloved senior dog
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Read moreMalcolm X’s daughter says schools should teach that ‘American history is Black history’
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Read moreNew disposable cutlery and straws are made from avocado pits
North Carolina has taken steps to remove the Confederate flag from their state license plates. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the state’s DMV said it will …
Read moreNorth Carolina banned license plates with Confederate flag imagery
Shonda Lemon has worked for the United States Postal Service in the Chicago area for eight years. During that time, she has come to know …
Read moreElderly woman fell in her home and a mail carrier saved her
Sledding is a fun wintertime activity everyone can enjoy — including pandas! At the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian …
The Black Lives Matter movement started in the U.S., but its global reach has made it an ideal candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize, says …
Read moreBlack Lives Matter was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
National Historic Landmarks are buildings, objects, and sites that have been determined by the Secretary of the Interior to be significant in American history and …
Read moreEmmett Till’s Chicago home granted official landmark status
Delivery drivers have been working especially hard during the pandemic. Some people show their appreciation for these essential workers by leaving snacks on the porch. …
Read moreA whole town pitched in to buy their favorite pizza delivery driver a new car
Aaron Kinsel, a sanitation driver for waste management company Rumpke, was on his Wednesday morning route when he made a distressing discovery — a discarded …
Read moreGarbage truck driver adopts puppy he found abandoned in backpack along his route
Since her compelling, impassioned reading of her original poem, “The Hill We Climb,” during President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the attention of the …
Read moreInauguration poet Amanda Gorman just signed with IMG Models
When health workers in Oregon found themselves stranded on the highway in the snow on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event, they didn’t …
Read moreHealth workers stuck in the snow vaccinated other stranded drivers
It’s been a long time coming, but Harriet Tubman might finally become the face of the $20 bill. At a White House press briefing on …
Read moreEfforts have resumed to replace Andrew Jackson’s image with Harriet Tubman’s on $20 bills
Jojo Siwa, the 17-year old YouTube star and singer, is known for her larger-than-life hair bows, glittery fashion sense and boundless, energetic personality. But the …
Read moreYouTube star Jojo Siwa came out as LGBTQ, inspiring kids to be themselves
Typical teen boy activities don’t usually include constructing tiny homes, but one Iowa boy was ahead of the game. Luke Thill of Dubuque, Iowa, built …
Walt Disney World reservation center cast members are used to booking vacations for people who call them. However, one alert employee is credited for helping …
Read moreDisney World reservations operator helped a caller escape domestic violence
When President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, the official White House website got a number of updates …
Read moreWhite House contact form now includes gender-neutral pronoun options
Things weren’t looking too good for Louis last year. When the 3-year-old lab shepherd developed a serious eye infection, his owners elected to have his …
Read moreDog left blind by previous owners was adopted by veteran who is visually impaired
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Read moreWhat to know about Amanda Gorman, the poet who made history at Biden’s inauguration
Barbie is continuing to inspire girls to dream big by creating dolls for Inspiring Women. This year, ahead of Black History Month, the latest woman …
Read moreA Maya Angelou doll has been added to Barbie’s ‘Inspiring Women’ collection