A Washington couple has spent the past year living aboard cruise ships after discovering that it’s cheaper than paying off a mortgage. Angelyn Burk, 53, first fell in love with the open sea when she went on a Caribbean cruise in 1992. So when she married her husband, Richard, 51, who shared the same love … Read more
The birth of electronic cars signaled a significant advancement in transportation, but we have yet to see one designed for people with disabilities. Luckily, one man came through with Kenguru (pronounced “kangaroo”), an electronic vehicle designed by Istvan Kissaroslaki with wheelchair users in mind. It has been around for a while, but the gas-powered ones … Read more
In 2018, Michael Bennett purchased a 23andMe DNA test kit to learn more about his family’s health history. But what he ended up discovering was more than he expected: a whole new family waiting for him. Michael, 70, was born in 1951 in post-World War II occupied Japan. His biological mother is a Japanese woman … Read more
Surveillance video captured a group of Good Samaritans rescuing a driver who suffered a medical episode and lost control of her vehicle at a busy intersection in Boynton Beach, Florida. A co-worker, who was two lanes over, saw the woman slumped over her steering wheel as her car slowly drifted diagonally past the stoplight. Immediately, … Read more
Gerda Cole who now lives in a long term care home gave birth to a daughter when she was just 18 years old. But as a Jewish refugee during the height of World War II, she had no choice but to give her up for adoption. Eighty years later, she met her child for the … Read more
Thanks to their loyal family dog and his persistent barks, a 63-year-old woman with dementia who went missing in a Texas park was found three days later. On May 3, Sherry Noppe leashed her black Labrador retriever, Max, and took him for an afternoon walk around George Bush Park, a 3,600-hectare park in Katy, Texas. … Read more
A chef has banned a group of wealthy diners from returning to his restaurant after they disrespected and harassed one of his employees. Lee Skeet, the owner of Cora restaurant in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, shared screenshots of the email he had written to the rude customers on Twitter. His post, which has garnered 14.3K … Read more
For the first time in its 58-year history, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit will feature a model baring her C-section scar to celebrate mothers who have them. The magazine’s annual swimsuit issue, which will hit stands on May 16, stars Kelly Hughes, 42, proudly showing off her scar in a bikini. “I have never shown my scar … Read more
Elizabeth Bonker hasn’t spoken since the age of 15 months because of autism, but she managed to deliver an inspiring commencement speech for the graduating class of Rollins College. Elizabeth, 24, is one of the four other valedictorians in her class to achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA. She was unanimously chosen by Emily Curran, Sofia … Read more
ESPN sportscaster Scott Van Pelt has never shied away from discussing serious topics on his show, “One Big Thing.” But his recent SportsCenter segment—a tribute to his late dog, Otis—is one of the most moving moments in television you’ll ever see. On April 27, Van Pelt announced the passing of his 11-year-old dog, Otis. The … Read more
Myron Rolle is relatively young, yet he has worn—and wears—multiple hats. This accomplished man is an elite athlete, a Rhodes scholar, a humanitarian, and a neurosurgery resident at Harvard. The 35-year-old former NFL has had to face many difficulties, tackle insecurities, and deal with self-worth issues in his life. But one thing that helped him … Read more
TikTok influencer Becca Moore went into Coachella looking to have a night filled with good music and fun. However, things took a turn for the worse when she was robbed of her wallet, phone, and rental keys. In the now-viral three-minute TikTok video that has garnered over 3.3 million views, Becca, 23, said she thought … Read more