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French Polynesia will fully protect 200,000 square miles of ocean, about twice the size of Arizona, in one of the largest marine reserves anywhere on Earth.
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US wildlife officials finalized about 1.5 million acres of critical habitat in six states for the rusty patched bumble bee, the first US bee listed as endangered.
US solar power out-generated coal for the first time in May 2026, supplying a record 12.8% of the nation's electricity, according to federal energy data.
Four nurses at Connecticut Children's Hospital created a coloring book, 'A Message to My Sibling,' to help children connect with newborns in the NICU at home.
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Teen Takes Framed Photo Of Sailor Brother To Graduation, Then He Walks In To Surprise Her
Sydnie brought a framed photo of her Navy brother Skylar to graduation, not knowing he had returned home to surprise her on stage.
WATCH: Little Girl Taps Out Soldier Dad After Searching Through The Ranks
Naara searched through rows of soldiers to find Emilio at his Army graduation, tapping him out after 10 weeks apart before a tearful reunion hug.
Two Sisters Adopted To Different Continents Found Each Other On TikTok. Now, They’ve Met Their Birth Mom
Rachel and Emelie grew up thousands of miles apart with only pieces of their adoption stories – until one TikTok video changed everything.
Teen Secretly Takes Stepdad’s Last Name And Saves The Surprise For Graduation
A teen gave his stepdad a graduation surprise by revealing he had filed to take his last name, leaving him in tears.
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Teacher Hand-Sews a Quilt for Every Student Before She Retires
Retiring after 35 years, an Iowa teacher hand-sewed a personalized quilt for every student in her class, each designed around the child's own interests.
Proud Son Follows in Late Father’s Footsteps by Changing into His Shoes to Cross Ironman Finish Line Continuing His Years-Long Running Legacy
A son has followed in his late father's footsteps by performing a tear-jerking tribute at the end of each run continuing his dad's years long running legacy.
Proud Son Follows in Late Father’s Footsteps by Changing into His Shoes to Cross Ironman Finish Line Continuing His Years-Long Running Legacy
A son has followed in his late father's footsteps by performing a tear-jerking tribute at the end of each run continuing his dad's years long running legacy.
Mom Sneaks Baby Twins Into Hospital Visit In A Gym Bag For Cousin Facing Cancer
Monique planned a baby twins hospital surprise for Brittany, bringing Teagan and Tatum along to lift her cousin’s spirits during cancer assessments.
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Nine-year-old Goes Viral After Opening Car Door to Discover His Brother Who Lives in a Different State
A nine-year-old boy was given a wholesome surprise when he opened the back door of his dad’s car to discover his brother, who he had not seen in half a year.
Woman Who Suffered Third Miscarriage “Ugly Cries” When Boyfriend Surprises Her With Dachshund Puppy
A woman who had just suffered her third miscarriage "ugly cried" when her boyfriend boosted her spirits by surprising her with the puppy she had always dreamed of.
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