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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.
Ocean Giants Stage Stunning Comeback From Near-Extinction
North Atlantic right whales climb to 384 after nearly vanishing, with new moms, baby whales, and zero deaths marking a hopeful turn for ocean giants.
High School Volleyball Team Gifts Beloved Janitor a Brand-New Car After Community Rallies to Raise $9,000
High school students raised $9,000 to buy their school's beloved janitor a brand-new car after discovering his hardships getting to and from work.
Taylor Swift Donates $100,000 to Toddler With Rare Brain Cancer After Heartwarming TikTok Video
Taylor Swift donated $100K to 18-month-old Lilah's GoFundMe after her brain cancer diagnosis. The pop star is helping the family cover medical expenses.
5-Month-Old With Amazing Hair Captivates Social Media After Mom Shares Video
Baby Noah Yanez's amazing hair earned him the nickname "Justin Bieber" in the NICU. The 5-month-old Portland infant went viral when his mom shared his flowing locks online.
Woman Keeps Decade-Long Promise to Name Daughter After Mom in Emotional Reveal
Woman keeps decade-long promise to name daughter after mom in emotional reveal. Danielle Risorto's tearful surprise for her mother goes viral with over 2 million views.
Oklahoma Girls Basketball Team Returns Championship After Discovering They Actually Lost
An Oklahoma high school girls basketball team made headlines after voluntarily returning their championship trophy when their coach discovered a scoreboard error meant they had actually lost the game. The unprecedented act of sportsmanship has gone viral.
Stranger Pays $100 for Family’s Tacos at Wichita Restaurant, Wins Hearts Across America
A Wichita taco hero paid $100 for a family's dinner when the restaurant's system crashed. His act of kindness went viral, earning him free tacos for life.
Wedding First Look Takes Emotional Turn as Bride Honors Men Who Filled Father’s Role After His Death
A wedding first look became an emotional tribute as bride Gracie Calkins honored the men who filled her father's role since his death.
Teen Who Is Deaf Hears Mother’s Voice for First Time After Receiving Hearing Aids
Ashly, 17, shouted "Mommy!" through tears when she heard her mother's voice for the first time after receiving hearing aids from a Texas nonprofit.