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A brave teen saves the lives of a mom and three children by pulling them from a burning car

An ordinary trip to the local Walgreens turned unexpectedly dramatic for 18-year-old Justin Gavin, and extremely fortunate for a young family. Walking down the street, he saw something that made him stop in his tracks. A small SUV drove past him, and it was covered in flames. His heart leapt, particularly when he saw children inside

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Brilliant architect turns abandoned cement factory into a breathtaking home, take a look inside

The world is full of extraordinary and beautiful homes, but there are some that are so unique that they deserve special attention. Can you imagine turning a cement factory, an abandoned one at that, into a beautiful and relaxing home? That is exactly what the talented architect Ricardo Bofill did to a cement factory outside

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Scientists discover honeybee venom kills breast cancer cells while keeping normal cells safe

Once again, solutions from nature have been found in the fight against some of the world’s deadliest diseases. In a laboratory setting, Australian scientists say that venom from honeybees destroy aggressive breast cancer cells while keeping normal cells safe. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women all around the world. The exciting discovery

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Woman with Down syndrome calls out discrimination in viral TikTok video

People with disabilities face challenges every day and encounter limitations in situations that many people take for granted. While the path to social inclusion has been improving, discrimination continues for people with physical challenges, such as those living with Down Syndrome. Advocates have been working for years to raise awareness and reduce limitations faced by

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Honest 11-year-old returns wallet despite family’s own money problems

It is so easy to dismiss most children these days as insolent and spoiled, and yet there are many others who are kind, polite, and well-behaved. Vince Hietpas, however, took that a step further. After finding a wallet on the street, the honest 11-year-old took the time to return the missing item to its owner,

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How a selfie-a-day habit motivated this woman to lose 124 pounds

Dieting fads come and go, but there are certain staples to losing weight – go to the gym or do any kind of workout, eat appropriate portions of sensible healthy food, drink lots of water, and get lots of sleep. But losing weight is never easy, and it’s best to settle on a weight-loss routine

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Go ahead and have a good cry – doctors say it’s good for your mental and physical health

As children, most of us were dissuaded from crying. Emotional expression, and crying in particular, were discouraged. Parents often scolded teary-eyed children, and teasing was common in elementary school when classmates started crying. These days, however, psychiatrists are touting the benefits of a good cry – stating that the emotional release can be good for

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Service dog helps woman get through cancer treatments thanks to ‘super suit’

In these trying times, super heroes, in all shapes and forms, have stood out for their assistance to those in need. Not all heroes wear capes but as part of heightened safeguards against COVID-19, this therapy pet wears a ‘super suit’ to help a woman through her cancer treatments. We have hailed medical workers, sanitation

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Meet the female scientist leading the Oxford vaccine team for coronavirus — and about to make history

Seven months since it began, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 14 million cases, resulting in more than 604,000 deaths. With about a hundred vaccines now in various stages of research across the world, the study that’s leading the way is being conducted by the University of Oxford team headed by noted female scientist

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Animal behaviorist transforms traumatized dog from fierce and biting to cuddly and sweet

Most dogs are generally friendly and loving pets. Unfortunately, those with a problematic history may have behavior issues and cause harm to others. While some may write off the worst of such cases, an animal behaviorist may be able to do wonders with a distressed dog. In the case of Logan, the intervention not only

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Picture goes viral of Florida Sheriff’s deputy eating lunch with a homeless man

In these hard times, everyone needs stories and moments that lift up the spirits. Shane Foote, a sheriff’s deputy and shift supervisor at Columbia County Sheriff’s Department in Lake City, Florida, gave the world that much needed positivity boost when a passerby caught him sharing lunch with a homeless man. Brownie Lyons and her husband

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A critically endangered gorilla is about to be a mom, and she’s using a doll for practice

The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans will soon welcome an extraordinary new resident – a baby gorilla! The special new addition is expected through 13-year old critically endangered gorilla Tumani, a western lowland gorilla, who is expecting her first baby. Audubon Nature Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Forman shared the wonderful news in

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