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Inspirational
Couple’s 83-Year Love Story Breaks Two World Records
Married in 1942, Eleanor, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, have been certified by LongeviQuest as the world’s longest-married and oldest married couple, 83 years strong.
Celebrities
Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Takes Photo With Fans After On-Pitch Proposal
During a third-quarter timeout at Vaught-Hemingway, former Ole Miss vaulter Drew O’Connor staged a fake field-goal try, dropped to one knee, and proposed to Madison Barnette as Lane Kiffin joined for a celebratory photo.
Neighborhood Heroes
Two Farmworkers Spotted A School Bus Fire And Their Split-Second Move Saved Everyone’s Life
Two farmworkers rushed toward a burning school bus and helped evacuate 20 children. Officials honored their quick thinking and courage, saying every child made it out safely
Neighborhood Heroes
Dad Started A Front Yard Food Pantry After SNAP Cuts, But What Happened Next Fed A Whole Neighborhood
A dad’s simple idea to help neighbors has exploded into a community lifeline after a surprise donation and a viral video turbocharged support. AJ, a father from Whitehall near Pittsburgh, set up a "front yard...
Inspirational
Teen Found A Small Fortune On The Sidewalk, But The Choice He Made Sparked A Chain Of Good
A 17-year-old returned $3,500 he found outside a petrol station, received a $1,000 reward and a job offer, and inspired the owner to donate $2,500 to a charity.
Inspirational
9-Year-Old California Boy Saves Father’s Life by Donating 6 Million Stem Cells
When 9-year-old Stephen Mondek learned his father needed stem cells to fight a returning cancer, his response was immediate: "When do we go?" The young boy's brave decision to donate six million stem cells has...
Fitness
Simple Japanese Walking Trick Boosts Heart Health and Energy
Japanese walking alternates brisk bursts with recovery intervals. Research shows it improves heart health, builds strength, and sharpens focus without special gear.
Heartwarming Gestures
Heavy Metal Legends Judas Priest Donate $100,000 to LA Fire Department
Judas Priest donated $100,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support victims of the devastating 2025 LA wildfires.