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Parenting
Paediatrician Grandfather, 96, Listens to Newborn’s Heart at First Hello
A 96-year-old paediatrician grandfather gives his newborn granddaughter a tender first checkup at home, captured on video during their first meeting.
Adoption
Groom Breaks Down After Stepdaughters’ Wedding Day Adoption Request
During the reception, three sisters turned a toast into a wedding day adoption request for their stepdad, sparking tears, hugs and a forever-family moment.
Heartwarming Gestures
Daughter Honors Immigrant Dad’s Sacrifices With Dream Truck Surprise
After a 15-year promise, a daughter surprises dad with his dream truck—after faking him out with a toy first—in a tearful reveal honoring his sacrifices.
Family
‘Just in Time’: DNA Test Reunites Son With Father Battling Stage 4 Cancer
A DNA test father-son reunion comes just in time: After 50 years of questions, Glenn meets his biological dad for the first hug at his hospital bedside.
Military
Family Brings Native Tradition to Army Tapping-Out, Blessing Soldier With Eagle Feather
At his Army tapping-out ceremony, Native American soldier Marcos Davis Reyes receives a sacred tobacco blessing with his late grandfather’s eagle feather.
Funny
Hilarious Disney Cruise Shirt Prank Unites 60+ Husbands in Hawaiian Mickey Tees
Over 60 wives staged a Disney Cruise shirt prank, convincing husbands to wear matching Mickey Hawaiian tees—then watched the hilarious reveal onboard
Heartwarming Gestures
Kindhearted Neighbors Captured On Security Camera Caring For Family’s Home While Kids Are In Hospital
Kindhearted neighbors captured on security camera care for a family’s home while parents focus on their twins’ hospital stay—mowing and power-washing.
Weddings
Bride and Groom Print “Single Guests” Guide To Help Friends Find Love
A couple’s wedding singles guide had guests laughing and mingling as friends flipped through playful profiles and tried a little low-pressure matchmaking