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One of the most admirable traits of an artist is their ability to use anything as a medium. For Andoni Bastarrika, a multimedia artist from Basque Country, Spain, he found that sand was the best material to express his creativity. While most of us feel really proud of ourselves after building a sandcastle on the
A woman from South Boston and her labradoodle Paul picked up the habit of walking to the local store almost every day. This pooch is highly social and loves to make new friends, especially if those friends have yummy treats to give him! On their morning trips to Cumberland Farms in Boston, Massachusetts, the duo
Despite being homeless multiple times, this Florida teenager managed to graduate at the top of his class at Philip Randolph Career Academy in Jacksonville. He now plans to attend Valdosta State Univ in Georgia this fall. Excelling in academics is not easy, especially for someone who’s going through major life hurdles. That’s exactly what Martin
Earning a bachelor’s degree is far from easy, especially for people with special needs. Despite having down syndrome, AnnaRose Rubright soldiered on and proved that even with her condition, she could accomplish her goals. In early May, the 24-year-old finally earned the fruit of her hard work. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio,
An immigrant doctor who succumbed to COVID-19 is being honored with a giant mural in New York City. Dr. Ydelfonso Decoo is a loving family man, a grandfather, and a passionate pediatrician with deep compassion for his community. The 20,000-square-foot mural, displayed at the Queens Museum – Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is also a tribute
When 103-year-old Jennie Stejna won against COVID-19, the nursing home staff at Life Care Center of Wilbraham helped the grandma celebrate with her favorite beverage – an ice-cold Bud Light. The Massachusetts woman is the first resident in the facility to contract the virus and the first one there to beat it. Her health battle
The weight loss story of this cattle rancher will inspire you to pursue your fitness goals this year. You’ve heard of many diet programs and looking for something that works for you is sometimes difficult. Even though Kiah Twisselman started her journey nearly two years ago, her method is perfect for our current situation in
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Roman mosaic floor beneath a vineyard in Negrar di Valpolicella, near the city of Verona. The remarkably preserved blue and vermilion tiles—used in houses of the wealthy and powerful—are believed to date to the third century AD. This story reminded us of the great archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans known for
At some point, every child had dreamt of going into a toy store and grabbing everything they wanted from the shelves. If kids had the chance to buy every car, action figure, and barbie doll they fancied, they would surely add all those items in their shopping bag! This six-year-old boy from London named Bailey
Dog adopters now have something beautiful to look forward to despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Though a lot of things seem difficult to achieve nowadays because of many restrictions, dog adoptions was still made possible by CNN hero Sherri Franklin. 13 years ago, Franklin established Mutville Senior Dog Rescue in hopes of rescuing senior dogs and
A heartbreaking picture of a momma dog and her nine puppies left behind in a church parking lot in Abilene, Texas, circulated online last month. Thankfully, an animal rescue group based in the area immediately took action and came to the poor animals’ aid. The picture caught the eye of Paw Angel Animal Rescue. They
They say there’s no greater force in this world than real love. While the idea may seem far-fetched to some, we encounter real-life stories now and then proving there’s truth in it. Finding your forever love and beating all the odds sounds like a fairytale – one that most of us can only dream of.