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Neighborhood Heroes
Man Uses His Own Car to Stop Runaway SUV, Saving Woman and Child
A man used his own car to stop a runaway SUV after the driver suffered a medical emergency, helping save a woman and child on a Washington freeway.
Animal Rescue
30 Stranded Beluga Whales Finally Begin Journey to New Homes From Marineland Canada
Around 30 stranded beluga whales at Marineland Canada are finally being relocated after years at the closed theme park.
Inspirational
Anonymous Donor Gives $100,000 to Save Senior Food Program
An anonymous donor gave $100,000 to save a Pennsylvania senior food program just days after a local woman appealed for help on television.
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.