It’s looking likely that Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine will be President-elect Joe Biden’s assistant secretary of health, which would make her the first openly …
It’s not easy to get the COVID-19 vaccine to the more remote parts of the world. In Alaska, where the vials are going out to …
Read moreAn all-female medical team in rural Alaska is delivering vaccines by snowmobile and sled
An 87-year-old man from Michigan just proved that it’s never too late to graduate. Edward Sanders, from the city of Jackson, got his high school …
Competitive fishing may be historically a white, male space, but the Ebony Anglers are changing that. The all-Black female competitive fishing team from North Carolina …
Read moreAll-Black, all-female competitive fishing team is making history
Representative Christina Haswood is breaking down barriers and loving every minute of it. In November 2020, Haswood was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives …
Read moreKansas state representative sworn in wearing traditional Navajo dress
A 13-year-old girl is donating all her winnings in a national essay contest to a Michigan animal shelter. Through an essay contest put on by …
Read moreTeen won a contest with an essay about her cat and donated winnings to an animal shelter
Supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 caused major damage to the building and its contents. During the …
Read moreNJ congressman helped to clean the Capitol building after riots
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As part of the 117th Congress now in progress, the House passed a new code of conduct that includes what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office calls …
Read moreUS House of Representatives will soon start using gender-neutral language
Georgia elected its first Black senator on Jan. 5. The Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, defeating Republican Kelly …
Read moreRev. Raphael Warnock just became the first Black senator in Georgia history
For those without a place to sleep indoors during the frigid wintertime, a simple, foldable, igloo-like shelter can provide a warm and private space of …
Read more‘Igloo’ shelters provide a warm place for homeless people to sleep
First-time dad-to-be Nathan Edge wanted to feel happy about his girlfriend’s first ultrasound in November. As expected, everything went just fine at the appointment, and …
Read moreEmbroidered ultrasound image allows blind dad to ‘see’ his baby
Ready for an inspiring story to kick off the New Year? An Atlanta man, who has been homeless since he was 13, ran into a …
Read moreHomeless Georgia man single-handedly rescued every animal from a shelter fire
Liam Spady, a 22-year-old from Philadephia, has overcome a number of obstacles in his young life. So, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of …
Read moreAmid pandemic, one homeless college student found housing and a scholarship
The Queen’s Christmas message might be an old-fashioned royal radio tradition, but one of the tiniest royals, baby Archie, has brought the family’s end-of-year communication …
Read moreArchie made his debut on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s podcast
John Goodman knew he wasn’t going to be able to celebrate his son Matt’s 21st birthday with him. So he left a $10 bill with …
Read moreDad who died of cancer left son $10 for his first legal beer
One night at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, photographer Kelly Kenney took a walk in her neighborhood in the Los Angeles area and noticed …
Read moreA lonely 4-year-old set up a fairy garden and her neighbor played along in the sweetest way
After Christy Hester lost her husband, Richard, in January, there was one thing she was having trouble parting with: his glasses. “You get rid of …
One Illinois couple has found a creative way to safely support local eateries and still get a restaurant experience during a time when coronavirus restrictions …
The holidays are usually filled with fun surprises, like the secret Santas who go to stores to pay for customer’s layaway accounts. But in Chippewa …
Capone the dog has been waiting to find his forever home for quite some time. The 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix has spent 1,134 days at …
Read moreDog adopted after 1,134 days at shelter, just in time for the holidays
The holiday season has a magical way of bringing out the generous spirit in so many of us and we love finding those stories to …
Read more‘Secret Santa’ paid off $50,000 in layaway balances at Walmart
Texas is known for a lot of things, but two that stand out are delicious barbecue and everything just being bigger. These claims to fame …
Read more18-wheel truck turned into a massive mobile meat smoker
This past year has been a challenging one for many people. The coronavirus pandemic has led to illness, death and widespread job loss. In Florida, …
Read moreGrandfather paid $7,615 in utility bills for struggling families
Tasmanian pygmy possums, also known as little pygmy possums, are tiny tree-dwelling marsupials that might be mistaken for rodents. The large-eared, long-tailed critters grow no …
Read moreAdorable pygmy possums have been rediscovered after fears of extinction
There’s always one house in the neighborhood that outdoes all the others when it comes to holiday lights displays. In one Tracy, California, community, that …
Read moreHouse has incredible Christmas light show synced to the song ‘Take on Me’
A grandmother in Tennessee is proving that’s never too late to go back to college and you can even do it with the ones you …
Read more74-year-old woman graduates college alongside 22-year-old granddaughter
Dolly Parton plays an angel in a new Netflix holiday movie musical and the role seems fitting for this entertainment legend. Beyond her heavenly voice, …
Read moreDolly Parton saved 9-year-old co-star from oncoming car
Have you been missing your BFF due to the pandemic? If so, we’re warning you: You’re going to need a box of tissues as you …
The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent shutdown have led to a devastating impact on the economy, particularly for those in the culinary and hospitality sectors. …
Read moreGuy Fieri raised $21 million for unemployed restaurant workers this year
Taylor Swift is known for her generosity toward her fans — and her most recent acts of kindness are potentially life-changing. After hearing about two …
Read moreTaylor Swift gave $13,000 to 2 moms struggling to make ends meet amid pandemic
What started as a simple gesture of kindness during the lunch hour resulted in more than 900 cars “paying it forward” over the course of …
In March 2021, Mellody Hobson will become the only Black female chair of an S&P 500 company when she is promoted from vice-chair to chair …
A Texas teen has gone viral and has been interviewed by various major news outlets after being given an in-school suspension (ISS) for wearing nail …
Read moreThousands rally around high school boy suspended for wearing nail polish
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The first-ever Time Magazine Kid of the Year has been named, and she is a 15-year-old girl from Colorado. Gitanjali Rao, of Lone Tree, Co. …
Read moreColorado teen named Time magazine’s first-ever ‘Kid of the Year’
The Niagara County SPCA says the officer who helped rescue an abused puppy will be adopting the puppy. Officials say 6-month-old Hemi was seized from …
Read moreAbused puppy to be adopted by officer who rescued him
Dogs are known as “man’s best friend” and are typically thought of as our cute and cuddly companions. However, these amazing animals have proven time …
Read moreMilitary dog with prosthetic paws was given a medal for his service
Even out on the open sea, Kate McCue has been able to smash a glass ceiling. The hardworking seafarer was named the captain of the …
Read moreMeet Kate McCue: The First American Female Captain Of A Mega Cruise Ship
For the fifth straight year, Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench celebrated Thanksgiving together — though the yearly tradition this year was marked by grief. Hinton, …
Read more‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ and man she mistakenly texted continue unlikely tradition amid grief
A nursing home in the U.K. has figured out a way for people to get hugs while being restricted from personal contact during the COVID-19 …
Read moreNursing home created ‘hugging mitts’ so families can safely interact during the pandemic
Thousands of people in Atlanta will have a Happy Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of Tyler Perry. On Nov. 22, Perry opened the grounds of …
Read moreTyler Perry donated 5,000 meals to Atlanta families for Thanksgiving
For one military veteran, one of the best ways he’s found to honor those who’ve served is with man’s best friend. Joel Rockey served as …
Read moreNonprofit pairs military veterans with senior dogs in need of a home
Most people know of Alex Trebek thanks to his 36-year stint as the host of “Jeopardy!” But being an Emmy-award winning game show host was …
Read moreAlex Trebek, a lifelong conservationist, quietly donated a large parcel of land years ago
David Deutchman became known as the “ICU Grandpa” for his years spent volunteering at the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. …
Read moreViral ‘ICU Grandpa’ who volunteered to hold premature babies has died
Photographer Kitty Wolf loves how all of the Disney princesses can capture the heart and imaginations of children. For years, she has helped make wishes …
Read morePhotographer lets boys see themselves as their favorite Disney princesses
When Kate Olson lost her beloved dog Walter over a year ago, she was devastated. The New Hampshire resident was visiting relatives in Arnold, Missouri …
Read moreDog reunites with owner after a year lost in the woods
A famous dog now has not only one but two public statues honoring his work and his unwavering loyalty. Sully the service dog, who helped …
Read moreGeorge H. W. Bush’s former service dog got a new bronze statue
Chris Nikic earned his place in the Guinness World Records Book on Nov. 7 by becoming the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete an …
Read moreFlorida man became first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman Triathlon
We all want to express our gratitude to the frontline healthcare workers looking after COVID-19 patients, often under very difficult conditions in which they themselves …
Read moreA florist put bouquets on thousands of hospital workers’ cars
For the first time in 175 years, the United States Naval Academy has appointed a Black woman as a brigade commander. The U.S Naval Academy …
Read moreUS Naval Academy appointed its first Black female brigade commander