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Animal Rescue
Former British Marine Paul Farthing Rescues 30 Animals From Ukraine’s Front Line
Paul Farthing’s animal rescue in Ukraine saved 30 cats and dogs from the front line, continuing his mission to help animals caught in war zones.
Governments Doing Good
Kids Faced Lemonade Stand Permit Fees — Now Michigan Wants to Change the Rules
A Michigan bill inspired by kids facing lemonade stand fees would remove permit requirements for young sellers if approved by the state Senate.
Environment
Meet the Obô Giant Snail the Size of a Croissant — and the Race to Save It
The endangered Obô giant snail, found only on São Tomé and Príncipe, is the focus of conservation efforts to protect the rare species.
Environment
Fishermen Free 220-Pound Sea Turtle Tangled in Abandoned Fishing Rope
Fishermen in Australia rescued a 220-pound loggerhead sea turtle after finding it tangled in abandoned fishing rope and floating buoys.
Environment
Mozambique Park Welcomes Its First Wild-Breeding Rhinos in Generations
Mozambique’s Zinave National Park welcomes nine female white rhinos, helping establish wild-breeding populations after decades without the species.
Heartwarming
Navy Veteran Struggling to Walk Through Airport Gets $180,000 From Strangers
James Blair, a Navy veteran filmed limping at a California airport, received more than $180,000 after a traveler's TikTok inspired thousands to help.
Inspirational
Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 Hidden in an Old Cabinet — and Gives Every Dollar Back
A restaurant owner found $12,000 hidden inside an old cabinet and tracked down the previous owner to return every dollar.
Quirky
‘I Stopped Breathing’: Traveler Meets Giant Bowhead Whale Face to Face
A traveler came face to face with a whale in a remote Russian bay and said she stopped breathing. Drone shots reveal the true size of the bowhead.