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Environment
18 Donkeys Have Helped Keep Spanish National Park Free of Wildfires for 9 Years
18 donkeys in Spain's Doñana National Park are helping prevent wildfires by grazing on dry vegetation that can fuel dangerous blazes.
Home Improvement
Military Family Leave Suburban Life To Start Off-Grid Farm
A former Green Beret rebuilds his family farm after moving Caitlin and their children across the country to begin a meaningful new life off-grid.
Animal Rescue
Firefighters Carry Exhausted 100-Pound Dog Down Mountain in Four-Hour Rescue
Six volunteer firefighters rescued Sable, a 100-pound dog, by carrying her down a Pennsylvania mountain after she became too exhausted to continue hiking.
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.