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Mailman spends days off cleaning veterans’ headstones

November 11, 2020March 3, 2023 by Anna Weaver

If he wasn’t already hardworking enough as a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, one Florida man spends his Sundays off cleaning veterans’ graves at local …

Read moreMailman spends days off cleaning veterans’ headstones

There’s now a yarn vending machine in Philadelphia

November 11, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Emani Outterbridge’s creativity and crocheting skills have given her celebrity status. Her custom yarn designs have become popular with stars such as Cardi B. and …

Read moreThere’s now a yarn vending machine in Philadelphia

First woman climbs Yosemite’s El Capitan via the Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours

November 10, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Emily Harrington is being celebrated for becoming the fourth woman to free-climb Yosemite National Park‘s famous El Capitan within a day. And she’s the first …

Read moreFirst woman climbs Yosemite’s El Capitan via the Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours

Widow of Parkland school shooting victim ran for local office and won

November 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Over two and a half years ago, the Parkland school shooting shook Americans to their core and left a nation in mourning. On Feb. 14, …

Read moreWidow of Parkland school shooting victim ran for local office and won

Mississippi voters have officially chosen a new state flag

November 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Brittany Anas

Voters in Mississippi gave approval to a new state flag that bears the image of a magnolia flower rather than a Confederate battle emblem. Sixty-eight …

Read moreMississippi voters have officially chosen a new state flag

Mauree Turner is the first out nonbinary state lawmaker

November 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Mauree Turner’s election to Oklahoma’s state House marks two firsts: The 27-year-old will be the state’s first Muslim lawmaker, as well as the first out …

Read moreMauree Turner is the first out nonbinary state lawmaker

New Mexico is the first state ever to elect all women of color to the House

November 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The election of 2020 has broken a number of records and barriers all over the country. Voter turnout showed the highest number of votes ever …

Read moreNew Mexico is the first state ever to elect all women of color to the House

The first two openly gay Black men were just elected to Congress

November 6, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

To say this is an election season that will go down in history is an understatement. Along with notable events such as an enormous voter …

Read moreThe first two openly gay Black men were just elected to Congress

Whale tail sculpture saved train from plummeting 30 feet off railway platform

November 3, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

This is a whale of a tale, even for 2020: On Nov. 2 in the Netherlands, at around 12:30 a.m. local time, a subway train …

Read moreWhale tail sculpture saved train from plummeting 30 feet off railway platform

Michael Jordan opened second medical clinic for low-income families

October 30, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

Almost exactly a year after opening his first health clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, last October, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced a second clinic to …

Read moreMichael Jordan opened second medical clinic for low-income families

12-year-old who started reading at 6 months old is already in college

October 30, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit | Last updated on 12/23/2020

Caleb Anderson is not even a teenager yet, but he’s already a sophomore in college. The 12-year-old Marietta, Georgia, resident is working toward an associate …

Read more12-year-old who started reading at 6 months old is already in college

NICU staff dressed preemies in Halloween costumes and they are adorable

October 29, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Halloween is the time for kids of all ages to dress up in fun costumes. One hospital in Florida doesn’t want their littlest patients to …

Read moreNICU staff dressed preemies in Halloween costumes and they are adorable

Woman ran a mile in less than 6 minutes while 9 months pregnant

October 24, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Makenna Myler, 28, of Heber, Utah, has been running competitively for more than a decade. Taking on a mile-run challenge probably doesn’t sound like a …

Read moreWoman ran a mile in less than 6 minutes while 9 months pregnant

14-year-old discovered a molecule that could treat COVID-19

October 21, 2020April 24, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Scientists around the world have been working tirelessly to try to find ways to fight against COVID-19. Among the people studying various defenses against the …

Read more14-year-old discovered a molecule that could treat COVID-19

Mom created a line of disability-inclusive dolls

October 21, 2020March 3, 2023 by Cheryl S. Grant

It is essential that children see themselves reflected not only in the world around them, but also in the toys they are exposed to, starting …

Read moreMom created a line of disability-inclusive dolls

San Francisco Zoo’s stolen lemur was found by 5-year-old boy

October 20, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Maki the elderly ring-tailed lemur from San Francisco Zoo has received his 15 minutes of fame — and every second of it was well deserved, …

Read moreSan Francisco Zoo’s stolen lemur was found by 5-year-old boy

Bride fully supported her bridesmaid pumping breastmilk in her wedding photos

October 19, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Lots of parents swear by sticking to a feeding, changing and sleeping schedule (to maintain their sanity as much as anything else), and that’s never …

Read moreBride fully supported her bridesmaid pumping breastmilk in her wedding photos

Creative California winery makes brandy from soot-covered grapes

October 16, 2020March 13, 2023 by Tricia Goss

As California continues to suffer through a season of record-breaking wildfires, even Napa Valley’s tranquil vineyards have been subjected to scorching flames and damaging smoke. …

Read moreCreative California winery makes brandy from soot-covered grapes

The Met has hired its first-ever full-time Native American curator

October 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

In 1866, a group of forward-thinking Americans in Paris, France, decided to create a “national institution and gallery of art” in the United States to …

Read moreThe Met has hired its first-ever full-time Native American curator

Humpback whales are making a comeback around New York City

October 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

After years of few humpback whale sightings around New York, the city is seeing a surge of the aquatic mammals. In 2011, fewer than five …

Read moreHumpback whales are making a comeback around New York City

Woman takes bar exam while in labor and finishes the test after giving birth

October 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Brianna Hill, a recent graduate of Loyola University’s School of Law in Chicago, went in to take the Illinois bar exam on Oct. 5  knowing …

Read moreWoman takes bar exam while in labor and finishes the test after giving birth

Guy Fieri fed 2,000 first responders working on the California wildfires

October 13, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri knows how to feed a hungry crowd. But this celebrity foodie doesn’t just save his talents for his popular TV shows …

Read moreGuy Fieri fed 2,000 first responders working on the California wildfires

New children’s book celebrates boys who love to dance

October 13, 2020June 24, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read moreNew children’s book celebrates boys who love to dance

Mindy Kaling gave birth to her second child, a baby boy

October 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Lots of celebrity moms-to-be document every moment of their pregnancy, from taking the test to snuggling up with their child for the very first time. …

Read moreMindy Kaling gave birth to her second child, a baby boy

Woman who lost 11 family members to COVID is giving away essential items to help others

October 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Shana Jones has lost 11 family members to COVID-19. In the wake of her grief, she is giving back to her community. Six days a …

Read moreWoman who lost 11 family members to COVID is giving away essential items to help others

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are expecting their first child

October 8, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

It’s about to be “All About That Baby” for Meghan Trainor! The 26-year old pop star shared the big news that she and her husband, …

Read moreMeghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are expecting their first child

Reebok is using COVID-19 nurses to model its Wonder Woman collection

October 4, 2020April 24, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

True heroes don’t have superpowers. They are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to help others in the world. Reebok recently released a line of …

Read moreReebok is using COVID-19 nurses to model its Wonder Woman collection

Girl petitions to rename her middle school after Ruth Bader Ginsburg

October 4, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

When Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18, she left much of the nation in mourning. The feminist icon who devoted her …

Read moreGirl petitions to rename her middle school after Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Rat was trained to sniff out landmines and was given a tiny gold medal for his bravery

September 30, 2020March 3, 2023 by Anna Weaver

Dogs, pigeons, horses and a cat have all received Britain’s top civilian award for animal bravery. But never before a rat — until now. Magawa, …

Read moreRat was trained to sniff out landmines and was given a tiny gold medal for his bravery

Loyal customers help to raise a $12,000 tip for 89-year-old pizza delivery man

September 29, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

When Carlos Valdez and his wife order pizza from their local Papa John’s in Roy, Utah, they request delivery driver Derlin Newey by name. Newey, …

Read moreLoyal customers help to raise a $12,000 tip for 89-year-old pizza delivery man

Brad Paisley and his wife helped donate 1 million meals to American food banks this month

September 25, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Earlier this year, country music star Brad Paisley and his wife, actor Kimberly Williams-Paisley, officially joined the team at the frozen meal brand Tiller & …

Read moreBrad Paisley and his wife helped donate 1 million meals to American food banks this month

Artists create incredibly detailed miniature ‘storefronts’ for mice

September 24, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

If you dream of living in a Disneyesque world in which tiny animals live full lives alongside humans, then you are sure to become a …

Read moreArtists create incredibly detailed miniature ‘storefronts’ for mice

Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be honored with a statue in her hometown of Brooklyn

September 22, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

A statue honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be built in her hometown of Brooklyn. New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo …

Read moreRuth Bader Ginsburg will be honored with a statue in her hometown of Brooklyn

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos gave 20 homeless students college scholarships

September 18, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

If your child attends public school, there’s a good chance they have a classmate who doesn’t have a steady place to call home. The National …

Read moreKelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos gave 20 homeless students college scholarships

Connecticut teen saved a mother and her 3 children from a burning car

September 18, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

COVID-19 and the upcoming presidential election may be dominating the headlines, but there are lots of things going on that deserve the world’s attention — …

Read moreConnecticut teen saved a mother and her 3 children from a burning car

America’s oldest World War II veteran just celebrated his 111th birthday

September 16, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Lawrence Brooks holds the distinction of being America’s oldest living World War II veteran, and a serviceman with that honor deserves a big celebration for …

Read moreAmerica’s oldest World War II veteran just celebrated his 111th birthday

Miranda Lambert is raising funds to cover vet bills during the pandemic

September 13, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kim Wong-Shing

Affordable veterinary care is always important, but it is especially so right now, with the pandemic leading to a surge in pet adoptions as well …

Read moreMiranda Lambert is raising funds to cover vet bills during the pandemic

This 7-year-old is handing out masks to the homeless

September 11, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kim Wong-Shing

There’s no age requirement for becoming a superhero. A 7-year-old girl in Lombard, Illinois is crafting face masks for people without homes to help them …

Read moreThis 7-year-old is handing out masks to the homeless

Farmer planted 2 million sunflowers to lift people’s spirits during the pandemic

September 10, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The COVID-19 pandemic cast a long shadow over what would normally be the carefree summer months. Health restrictions and travel bans forced many people to …

Read moreFarmer planted 2 million sunflowers to lift people’s spirits during the pandemic

Teacher turns remote learning into a road trip to bring history to life for students

September 8, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The new school year has kicked off and it looks much different for many teachers and students. With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing shutdowns, remote …

Read moreTeacher turns remote learning into a road trip to bring history to life for students

Old Navy is paying its employees to work at polling stations on Election Day

September 5, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

September 1 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. On that day, Old Navy announced that not only will the retailer give employees a day off …

Read moreOld Navy is paying its employees to work at polling stations on Election Day

Man saw a kid riding bike in his driveway every day so he turned it into a racetrack for him

September 4, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Like many homeowners, Dave Palazzolo installed a security camera aimed at his driveway that detects any motion and automatically starts recording. Palazzolo was beginning to …

Read moreMan saw a kid riding bike in his driveway every day so he turned it into a racetrack for him

Store owner ‘looted’ his own shop in support of the Kenosha protests

September 1, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

Big business tends to stay quiet in the wake of huge political turmoil — saying the wrong thing could be a disaster for those corporate …

Read moreStore owner ‘looted’ his own shop in support of the Kenosha protests

An adopted teen raised $14,000 to help senior dogs find forever homes

September 1, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Meena Kumar has loved dogs since she was a toddler, and now the 14-year-old San Jose, California, resident has raised $14,000 to help senior dogs …

Read moreAn adopted teen raised $14,000 to help senior dogs find forever homes

Cleveland Zoo welcomes first koala joey in 10 years

September 1, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

Prepare yourself for a cuteness overload: On Aug. 26, a brand-new koala joey emerged from its mom’s pouch at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and it’s …

Read moreCleveland Zoo welcomes first koala joey in 10 years

Court rules that transgender students can use the school bathroom that matches their gender identity

August 31, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

A U.S. Court of Appeals recently ruled that schools are not allowed to prohibit transgender students from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity. …

Read moreCourt rules that transgender students can use the school bathroom that matches their gender identity

Most of the 2,000-year-old redwoods have survived the wildfire in California’s oldest state park

August 26, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

There are hundreds of wildfires burning across the state of California, forcing thousands of people from their homes and destroying countless houses, properties and vegetation. …

Read moreMost of the 2,000-year-old redwoods have survived the wildfire in California’s oldest state park

A stranger covered Elizabeth Gilbert’s open car window amid a storm and left a sweet note

August 26, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Elizabeth Gilbert is a best-selling author widely known for writing “Eat, Pray, Love,” a memoir (and, later, a movie starring Julia Roberts) documenting her solo travels …

Read moreA stranger covered Elizabeth Gilbert’s open car window amid a storm and left a sweet note

Chrissy Teigen is buying teachers’ entire school supply lists

August 26, 2020March 3, 2023 by Anna Weaver

Chrissy Teigen is helping teachers get much-needed classroom supplies this school year. After the celebrity model/chef/TV host — who recently announced she’s expecting her third …

Read moreChrissy Teigen is buying teachers’ entire school supply lists

Man finds beloved lost cat while looking for new pet

August 25, 2020March 3, 2023 by WKBW

A reunion between pet and owner could paw-ssibly warm your heart and bring hope. A man in Bangor, Maine, went to an animal shelter in …

Read moreMan finds beloved lost cat while looking for new pet

Taylor Swift gifted $30k to a fan to help her pay college costs

August 25, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Vitoria Mario created a GoFundMe to raise money to pay for her college tuition, and she got a large gift from one very special donor …

Read moreTaylor Swift gifted $30k to a fan to help her pay college costs

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