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Read moreTeen with terminal cancer gets his own high school graduation ceremony
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Read more12-Year-Old Boy Scout rescues couple and dog during hike
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Read moreOld Farmer’s Almanac predicts long, cold ‘season of shivers’ for the U.S.
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Read moreMake everyone a personal dessert with this easy cheesecake in a jar recipe
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Climb Mount Everest, see some pandas, scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef — they’re all things completed by people on the Bucket app. “The …
Read moreCollege students create bucket list app where people help each other achieve goals
When a Kentucky sheriff’s department announced the capture of a suspected kidnapper, they credited the rescue and arrest to something new: A simple hand gesture …
Read moreLearn the discreet hand signal for help that could save someone’s life
Have you ever reached for your favorite shirt or outfit to wear only to realize that it was wrinkled? That’s a ridiculous question because we’ve …
Electric car manufacturer Tesla and rental car company Hertz are teaming up to offer Uber drivers expanded access to environmentally-friendly vehicles by adding 50,000 electric …
Read moreTesla’s deal with Hertz will add 50,000 electric cars to Uber fleet
On the tarmac at Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix, a restored Boeing Stearman Biplane sits at the ready. It’s an unusual sight but iconic to …
Kenny Turner from Lansing recently found a letter, a 70-year-old love letter, mailed with intent. “Dearest Darling, I received your sweet letter today and was …
Read moreMan finds 70-year-old love letter chronicling Great Migration for his parents
Have you ever fantasized about riding in a train and having a meal in the diner car, just like they do in old movies like …
Read moreAmtrak’s dining train cars are back and riders are thrilled
If you’re a fan of drinking orange juice in the morning, you’ve likely realized that if you brush your teeth before your juice, your glass …
Read moreTropicana made a toothpaste that won’t ruin the taste of your orange juice
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Read moreThis skull-shaped toilet will add a spooky vibe to your bathroom
Even before people decide they want to become parents, many have a secret list of potential baby names tucked away at the back of their …
Dr. Rachel Levine, who previously made history when the U.S. Senate approved her to be the country’s assistant secretary of health, has broken another barrier …
Read moreDr. Rachel Levine becomes America’s first openly trans 4-star admiral
There are many unpleasant ways to wake up, but this one might top them all. On Oct. 3, a Canadian woman woke up to her …
Read moreMeteorite crashed through woman’s roof and landed next to her in bed
Homecoming week at high schools around the country marks a time celebrating school spirit and timeless traditions. Many students enjoy pep rallies, football games, dances …
Read moreGirl makes history as high school’s first transgender homecoming queen
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking food manufacturers and restaurants to cut the salt in their products to reduce Americans’ sodium intake. On …
Read moreFDA asks restaurants and manufacturers to significantly reduce salt in food
On Saturday, California became the first state in the U.S. to require large retail stores to provide gender-neutral toy sections when Governor Gavin Newsom signed …
Read moreCalifornia will now require retailers to have a gender-neutral toy section
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Read moreLego will no longer market toy sets as specifically for boys or girls
A group of all-Black climbers are on a path to history when they attempt to climb Mount Everest next year. The group, Full Circle Everest, is made up …
Most of us use gendered terminology on a regular basis without realizing it. For example, you might walk into a meeting and say, “Hey, guys!” …
Joining those cute free library boxes, food donation spots, and even seed packet exchanges popping up in neighborhoods near you is an idea that will …
Read morePeople are making ‘free Blockbusters’ to lend and borrow VHS tapes and DVDs
When a wedding party member posted about his job escorting the ring bearer down the aisle, it didn’t involve holding a small child’s hand, though …
Read moreThis cat totally stole the show as wedding’s ring bearer
If you have suspected that people are stocking up on supplies again, you might be correct. Members-only big-box retail chain Costco has confirmed that its …
Read moreCostco limiting water and toilet paper purchases as Delta variant spreads
Picture day lets the world know that school is officially in session. But amid a pandemic, it can also show signs of the times. Mask …
Read moreMom asked son not to take off his mask in school so he wore it for school photo
Couples from all over the country are traveling to Utah to get married at the “Church of Dirt.” It’s not a formal church, but a …
Read moreCouples from around the country travel to Utah to be married in the ‘Church of Dirt’
The Washington National Cathedral bills itself as a “Spiritual Home for the Nation,” but over the years, many Americans have felt excluded by the cathedral. …
Read moreWashington National Cathedral replacing stained glass honoring Confederates
A Massachusetts man who lost his family in a house fire 20 years ago recently rescued a neighbor from her burning home. WCVB reports that a …
Read moreMan who lost family in house fire 20 years ago rescues neighbor from burning home
There aren’t enough school bus drivers in Massachusetts, so the governor is activating the national guard to help drive kids to school. According to the Associated …
Read moreDue to driver shortage, National Guard to help bus students to school
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Read moreAdaptive kayak launches offer expanded access to the water
Those of us looking forward to the upcoming three-day weekend — and subsequent four-day workweek that follows Labor Day — might appreciate this bit of …
Read moreScotland will try a 4-day workweek with no decrease in pay
Sofia Bella is a third-grade teacher at Mater Academy Mountain Vista in Las Vegas, Nev. She teaches a couple of dozen kids each day, but …
Read moreTeacher who shares inspiring videos on TikTok now has almost 3 million followers
A spunky business owner in Omaha, Neb. realized she wanted to follow her passion for loving dogs after taking time to focus on her sobriety. …
Read moreWoman turned hobby of making dog treats into a growing business
Judge William Dawson has sat on the bench of East Cleveland’s Municipal Courthouse in Ohio for nine years. In those years, he said he’s seen …
Read moreJudge livestreams hearings on TikTok to help educate people about the legal system
If you’ve ever dreamed of riding in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, you may have your wish granted soon. Oscar Mayer is teaming up with Lyft …
World War II veteran Tom Rice celebrated his 100th birthday August 15 with a commemorative skydive over his hometown of Coronado, Calif. Rice jumped from 7,500 …
Read moreWWII veteran celebrated 100th birthday by skydiving over his hometown
It’s easy to see that Rafael Díaz and Reid Alexander were made for each other. Luckily, so were their kidneys. “We matched in every sense,” Díaz …
Read moreNewly married man learns he’s a match to donate kidney to husband
A mother is swimming across America in honor of her 14-year-old daughter who died of cancer. Vicki Bunke is participating in 14 open water charity …
Read moreMom swimming across America to raise funds in honor of daughter who died of cancer
For years, an Ohio woman has wondered about the son she gave up for adoption more than three decades ago. What does he look like? What …
Read more23andMe test leads to woman finding the son she put up for adoption 33 years ago
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A 7-year-old boy from Rhode Island is spreading his message of positivity and inclusiveness worldwide thanks to viral videos on YouTube and Instagram. It all …
Going back to school comes with an array of emotions, but one teacher in Florida is expressing tears of joy. Jessica Nunemaker, a teacher at …
Read moreTeacher battling cancer surprised with $1,000 worth of school supplies
A track and field athlete from Jamaica got the chance to thank a stranger who proved to be instrumental in him earning a gold medal …
When a Utah woman went into labor much earlier than expected, her neighbor, who is a nursing student, stepped in to help. Ashlie Farnsworth’s fourth child …
Read moreNursing student delivered neighbor’s baby when woman went into labor at home
Cycling is a great way to get around, stay active and cut down on the use of motor vehicles powered by fossil fuels. But being …
Read moreOpen your car door like the Dutch to avoid injuring cyclists
At libraries, it’s not unusual for books to get returned past their due date. Presumably, a tardy patron simply forgot to mark the return date …
Read moreLibrary book returned 50 years late with $20 and funny note
The iPhone can do a lot of nifty things, but if you feel like you know all its features by now, you’re likely mistaken. There …
In the “bachelorette capital of the world,” one group stood out from the rest. “They just told us we were going to take a girls’ …
Read moreSisters celebrated turning 90 and 94 with girls’ trip to Nashville
Product packaging today has a lot going on, including nutritional information, recycling codes, promotions and more. So you might not pay much attention to the …
Read moreWhat the colored shapes on your product packaging really mean