Clare Mackintosh, a former police inspector and international bestselling author, is known for her twisty thrillers. But behind the scenes, she is a mom of three who has suffered a painful loss. On November 5, 2006, Clare gave birth to her twin boys, Alex and Josh, 12 weeks prematurely via IVF. After three weeks, tragedy … Read more
I bet it is also your dream to retire in a comfortable cozy home surrounded by nature. For a 68-year-old father in Florida named Mike Wynne, to spend his days in a relaxing cabin in the woods is not only a dream but a reality. The tiny but cozy cabin he now calls home, was … Read more
As our world quickly changes and adapts to ever-evolving technology, our connection to the Earth also seems to weaken. People are caught up in their busy urban lifestyles, and to no fault of their own—it’s just what modern life demands, and we have no choice but to do what’s necessary to meet it. But if … Read more
Last year, we shared the story of Caleb Anderson, a 12-year-old child prodigy attending college as a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, Georgia. Now 13, he’s making headlines once again for ticking off another achievement on his list—getting into the Georgia Institute of Technology. From attending college at Chattahoochee Technical College to earn … Read more
For this Las Vegas landlord, following the trend isn’t always the right thing to do. While rent has skyrocketed over the last few months, Tom Trout, 71, is refusing to raise his. Many people have told him this was “unheard of for a landlord,” but his decision is final—he will not increase rent. In fact, … Read more
After months of virtual learning, 6-year-old Colton was more than excited to return to the classroom and see his friends again in person. In November 2020, the boy masked up, grabbed his backpack, and rode the bus to Postma Elementary in Cypress, Texas. It would be the second year in a row that he rode … Read more
Most of us have doodled on the back of our notebooks as students to fight boredom during class. Tyler Foust was no different. While the patient safety nurse was in grad school about three years ago, he found his mind wandering during a four-hour lecture. Tyler wanted to concentrate so he can understand what was … Read more
Jonathan Fisher had lived in the streets for two years when he met Linda Brown, a realtor and volunteer for a drop-in shelter for homeless people. Aside from having no home of his own, the man was battling substance abuse at the time. But thanks to Linda, Jonathan was able to turn his life around. … Read more
A six-year-old Great Pyrenees-Labrador mix is being hailed a hero after helping a boy with autism stay afloat during when floodwaters flooded Tennessee. Cooper got swept into the water during last month’s devastating flood that has left at least 22 people dead and hundreds of homes and businesses crushed across the region. When the pair … Read more
This quick-thinking teenager purposely caused a road accident to save another driver’s life. Olivia Jones of Clearwater, Florida, had only recently gotten her license. Two days before Christmas in 2018, she was happily driving her first car, a 2003 Nissan Altima, when the unexpected happened. The teen stopped at a red light, and when she … Read more
A missing three-year-old boy in Australia has been found safe after spending several days alone in the woods. According to a press release from the New South Wales Police, Anthony “AJ” Elfalak was found by police on Monday around 11:30 a.m., three days after his family reported him missing. AJ’s father, Anthony Elfalak, said it’s … Read more
It has been 20 years since the devastating 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Although two decades have passed, people across the country continue to keep their promise—to never forget that day and its victims. The September 11, 2001, attacks left 2,977 people dead and over 6,000 injured, including firefighters and first responders … Read more