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This couple plans to permanently live on cruise ships because it’s cheaper than paying off a mortgage

by FarahR

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

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The Kenguru is the first electric car that lets drivers operate it from their wheelchairs

by FarahR

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

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Man adopted from Japan buys DNA test kit and discovers he has a whole family in Ohio

by FarahR

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

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Surveillance video shows good Samaritans rescuing a woman who passed out while driving 

by FarahR

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

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Woman celebrates 98th birthday by reuniting with daughter she put up for adoption 80 years ago

by FarahR

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

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Senior woman with dementia rescued after 3 days, thanks to loyal dog’s barks

by FarahR

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

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Restaurant owner bans customers who ‘disrespected’ waitress and gives $1,200 bill they paid to her

by FarahR

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

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Sports Illustrated features a model with an exposed C-section scar for the first time

by FarahR

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

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Valedictorian with nonspeaking autism delivers inspiring speech to over 500 graduating students

by FarahR
Elizabeth Bonker delivering the commencement speech at Rollins College

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

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ESPN anchor holds back tears as he gives emotional tribute to his beloved dog on air

by FarahR

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

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From juvenile court to neurosurgeon, man shares the philosophy that paved the way to his success

by FarahR

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

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TikTok influencer raises $200K for Uber driver who helped her after robbery at music festival

by FarahR

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

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