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It was a hot day in Dubai when Anand Raman thought of driving up to his sister’s workplace to visit her. People outside were seeking shade to avoid the burning heat, including one stray dog staying underneath a parked car at his sister’s office. When Anand looked closer, he saw the dirty pup eating some
Last week Monday was a big day for this 12-week-old chocolate Labrador named Brody. The K-9 comfort dog woke up early that day to be welcomed by the Bristol Police Department as the newest member of their law enforcement team. However, when the time came for his swearing-in ceremony, the sleepy puppy napped through the
The global financial crisis brought about by the coronavirus outbreak has affected thousands of New Zealanders. To show their solidarity with Kiwis who’ve endured an economic hit amid this pandemic, the country’s top leaders have elected to take a 20% pay cut over the next six months. In a news conference Wednesday, Jacinda Ardern announced
When this Florida teacher learned that her local hospital needed wipes, she instantly knew where she could get them: from the empty classrooms in her school. Rebecca Talaia, who teaches at Indialantic Elementary School in Brevard County, Florida, found out about the situation when she spoke to a mom of one of her sixth-grade students.
At 93 years old, Olive Veronesi of Seminole, Pennsylvania, is strictly following quarantine protocols to avoid catching the coronavirus. Staying home all day was no problem for her, except for one little thing: she can’t stock up on her beer supply, and it’s already running low. Yes, this nonagenarian is a big lover of the
On Sunday evening, world-famous classical singer Andrea Bocelli performed a solo Easter concert from an empty Milan Cathedral. With only a piano as an accompaniment, the Italian tenor inspired hope around the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 61-year-old songwriter and record producer was born in Lajatico, Italy, on September 22, 1958. He was diagnosed
New Jersey landlord David Placek knew that most of his tenants were facing financial troubles amid the coronavirus pandemic. To ease the pressure taking ahold of them during this challenging time, he decided to waive their rents for three months. All he asks for in return is that they ‘pay it forward.’ After discussing the
For her birthday this year, a pediatric ER chief at a New York hospital thought of doing something for the greater good. Instead of getting herself a gift, the doctor wanted to help the people suffering most from this current health crisis: patients sick with COVID-19. Dr. Ee Tay learned from her colleagues at the
On March 26, Earlham Mayor Jeff Lillie received a call bearing unexpected good news. A friend told him there was a donor interested in donating $150 worth of gift cards for food to the small town’s residents. Earlham, Iowa, has a population of 1,450 and is 30 miles west of Des Moines. The anonymous donor
During a pandemic, the people who are at the highest risk of being infected are health care workers – the people in the front lines treating sick patients in hospitals. Ending their shifts and coming home to be with their families used to be a reward, but during these unsettling times, it has become a
Visiting sick loved ones confined at the hospital is a common thing for us to do. Amid a pandemic, however, doing so has been prohibited. COVID-19 patients don’t get to see their family and friends during their hospital stay. The only people they see are their ER doctors and nurses, but they’re covered from head-to-toe
Matthew and Camila McConaughey are providing aid to first responders amid the coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak has brought upon a financial crisis, and local governments are having difficulty acquiring supplies of personal protective equipment gear such as surgical masks and medical gloves. The couple teamed up with Bethenny Frankel’s disaster relief initiative BStrong to ensure