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Governments Doing Good
New Jersey Says It Has Ended Veteran Homelessness Statewide – Here’s How
New Jersey says it has ended veteran homelessness statewide after permanently housing more than 2,500 veterans since 2024.
Heartwarming
Lightning Destroyed His Truck and Tools – Then His 9-Year-Old Handed Him Everything He’d Saved
Lightning destroyed a Utah contractor's truck and tools, but his 9-year-old son's offer to help replace them touched thousands online.
Pets
Wholesome Kid, 11, Becomes First to Log 100 Hours Reading to Shelter Animals Waiting for Homes
Boy reads shelter animals for 100 hours, becoming the first child to reach the milestone at a Florida humane society.
Inspirational
449 People, Many Blind or Low Vision, Set Puzzle Cube World Record
Puzzle cube world record set by 449 people in Canada and Hong Kong, many of them blind or low vision, solving by touch.
Environment
Leonardo DiCaprio Puts $200 Million Behind an Effort to Save 100 Endangered Species
Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bezos Earth Fund are putting $200 million toward recovering 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries.
Environment
Amur Leopard Cub Born at Cleveland Zoo Is First in 144-Year History
Amur leopard cub born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo marks the first birth of the endangered species in the zoo's 144-year history.
Animal Rescue
Firefighters Use Airboat and Drone to Rescue Dog Swimming in SF Bay
Dog swimming SF Bay is rescued after firefighters used a drone and airboat to bring the missing pet safely back to shore.
Parenting
Granddaughter Walks Through the Door With the Great-Grandson They Had Only Met on FaceTime
Tony and Carol’s priceless reaction was captured when Stephanie surprised them with Jackson, the great-grandson they had only met on FaceTime.