Halloween is a festive occasion loved by most people, especially by those who have creative talents. On this day, being judged for your wardrobe choice is the last thing to worry about. You can dress up as your favorite superhero, cartoon character, or TV personality. No one would bat an eye no matter what look …
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Who would have thought that a single conversation between strangers could save a man with polycystic kidney disease? Until now, Nicole McNeil, a cheerful Starbucks barista can’t believe how she ended up saving the life of Vince Villano, a regular customer in the café where she works. McNeil often served Villano a cup of coffee …
As they say, not all heroes wear capes! While on the school float on her homecoming parade, Tyra Winters, 17, proved just that when she saved a toddler who was choking on a piece of candy. At the homecoming parade of Rockwall High School, near Dallas, Texas, the young cheerleader was on the school’s float …
High school students at the Lake Brantley High School cheered as a teenage guy invited his life-long best friend to homecoming. David Cowan has always adored Saris Garcia. They both have Down syndrome but this didn’t get in the way of their passion to live like other teenagers. They get to experience the things they …
When we see homeless people the first impulse may be pity, and the tendency to ignore them. But as homelessness rises to crisis proportions, there is increasing urgency to take a more critical look at the roots, challenges, and solutions to the issue. A video of a subway opera singer made by a police officer …
For Mike Plas, the saying “a dog is a man’s best friend” is definitely true, even after his dog went missing in 2015. Jack, his dog, was tied outside the house of Plas’ father. When he asked his mother to check up on Jack, he was nowhere to be found. There was no sure answer …
Crystal Wang was just 3 years old when she was photographed in the arms of a Harvard University police officer. 15 years later, she never thought that she would be able to recreate the photo in the same place and with the same person. Parents love taking photos of their children, especially during their growing-up …
Kade Lovell, in spite of his age, is already an experienced runner. So when the 9-year-old boy was nowhere to be seen during the St. Francis Franny Flyer 5K last September 21 in Sartell, Minnesota, his mother was left curious, worried, and later, proud. The young fourth-grader had meant to run in the 5K (3.1-mile) …
In a Facebook post that has gone viral, Pelham resident Jenny Lamey recounted the story of an incredible young man who walked 20 miles for his first day at work. A college student from Alabama named Walter Carr just got a job at Bellhops Moving. However, a setback happened the night before his first day …
Surviving a house fire is a devastating experience, with no chance of recovering essential belongings and prized possessions, such as photos, family heirlooms, and for young children – beloved toys. On September 21, Daniel Hunt, a third grade student at Philadelphia Elementary School in Tennessee, and his family lost their house and all their assets in …
A professor at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville recently went viral for the most beautiful reason. It’s one of the calls that most busy parents dread to receive – a call from their babysitter calling in sick. While there are people who are lucky enough to have friends and nearby family members who could watch …
One day, Margaret Neville was strolling through her garden in South Africa when something colorful caught her eye. On the branch of her lavender bush was an insect that didn’t look familiar at all. It’s unique appearance was unlike anything that Margaret had ever seen. The bugs not so pleasant appearance and the spiny feel …