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Animal Rescue
‘Mr. Pickles’ the Turtle Saved After Days in Drain
A turtle trapped in a drain for days at a strip mall has been rescued by firefighters in a dramatic operation.
Heartwarming
Boy, 7, Beats Cancer, Gets Sworn in as Honorary Deputy by Texas Sheriff
A seven-year-old cancer survivor's dream of becoming a police officer came true when his local Sheriff's Office made him an honorary deputy.
Animal Rescue
Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Saved as Freezing Temperatures Hit Florida’s Gulf Coast
Thirty cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued as a historic winter storm hit the usually balmy Florida Gulf Coast.
Environment
Reusable Coffee Cup Deposit Scheme is Slashing Waste and Could Be a Blueprint for Change
A groundbreaking coffee cup recycling initiative is proving simple incentives can inspire significant environmental change.
Good News
New Homeless Campus Offers Shelter, Services, and Hope
Sacramento County has broken ground on a groundbreaking new homeless campus designed to provide shelter for thousands of unhoused residents.
Health
New Single-Dose Therapy Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking single-dose treatment that could transform the fight against breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in women. But new treatment research has shown flimmers of...
Animal Rescue
Pet Tortoise Survives L.A. Wildfires and Reunites With His Family Thanks to Sheriff’s Office
A family is celebrating a heartwarming reunion with their beloved pet tortoise, Rocky, after he was rescued from the debris of their home.
Funny
Dad Sinks Crazy Series of Basketball Shots During Half-time Show
A dad stunned fans at a high school game when he sunk a series of crazy shots during a half-time show, sending the crowd wild.