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A retired Kansas farmer who donated an N95 mask to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid the coronavirus pandemic was honored with a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University on Tuesday. Dennis Ruhnke sent a single N95 mask left from his farming days and a note to the governor last month after his call for
Due to the coronavirus outbreak sweeping across the globe, non-essential establishments around the country are currently closed. Over a million people have succumbed to COVID-19, which has claimed not only lives but also many other important things. Thousands of individuals have lost their jobs, small businesses are struggling to get by, and people have lost
World-renowned artist Banksy is the antithesis of commissioned art; he makes street art. And he dedicates his most recent work to the NHS staff who had been working hard amid the coronavirus pandemic. His latest creation is an almost fully monochrome painting he called Game Changer, which depicts a young boy playing with a toy.
A dog given up for adoption did not only find a new home but also found his favorite person. Cheddar, a beautiful, Golden Retriever had a good life with his family for 8 years. However, when his owner was diagnosed with cancer, they had no choice but to give him up for adoption. They apparently
In the darkest time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the odds are stacked against the Navajo and Hopi families. Native Americans are in a troubled spot as the world fights against the virus. The disparity of healthcare services and the growing healthy inequity puts Native American citizens at higher risk of contracting liver and respiratory diseases, among
Nature photography is both unpredictable and challenging, and these two qualities are precisely what makes it such a rewarding career. While it’s a popular field to be in, it would require a lot to excel in it. Like anything, it takes an immense amount of practice to capture brilliant images in wildlife photography. Since you
As the government ordered a shutdown of non-essential business because of the COVID-19 outbreak, many small businesses have taken a hit financial hit. There’s no revenue coming in, and business owners had to cut down their payroll list and lay off some of their staff. While it’s heartbreaking to do so, especially in a time
Animals really are great companions. They even have your back in tough situations! This is highlighted in this amazing video where a 17 year-old female elephant named Thongsri comes to the rescue of her caretaker. She is very protective of her mahout (a person who works with, rides, and tends an elephant) and when she
It’s time to celebrate all things Star Wars with four new dolls from a galaxy far, far away! Barbie joined fans from across the universe and got into the Star Wars spirit by expanding its doll collection with four new dolls inspired by the films’ most famous characters – Rey, Chewbecca, C-3PO, and the Stormtrooper.
Have you ever found yourself sick and tired of the world’s fast-paced and needlessly complicated lifestyles? From jobs, politics, businesses, and even to homes—the amount of innovation has rendered others desensitized of progress. Some couldn’t even find inner peace and contentment. That’s what Amy and Greg wanted to avoid. The couple from Queensland, Australia, wanted
At 85 years old, legendary actress Judi Dench just made history as the oldest person ever to grace the cover of British Vogue. The title was previously held by Jane Fonda, who made the cover at age 81 for the magazine’s “Non-Issue” issue in 2019. The Oscar-winning actor is featured on the front page of
Angelina Friedman is a “superhuman” centenarian. After escaping the 1918 Spanish Flu and overcoming miscarriages, cancer, internal bleeding, sepsis, and miscarriages throughout her incredible life, the 101-year-old woman just defeated COVID-19. Angelina Sciales (now Friedman) was born in 1918 during the second wave of the Spanish Flu. It’s not believed that the newborn contracted the