After surviving 85% burns at 21, man helps feed hundreds of US students
Joey Brown endured a life-changing gas explosion that led to severe burns and extensive surgeries. He regained independence through employment with support from his community and vocational rehabilitation services. While working in a high school cafeteria, he developed meaningful relationships and has become an encouragement to others. Brown is now aiming to buy his own home and adopt a beagle named Snoopy.
From slum walls to classrooms: Mumbai artist wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Indian artist and educator Rouble Nagi has won the $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 for transforming neglected walls into interactive learning spaces for children in underserved communities. Through her Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, she has established over 800 learning centres across more than 100 communities, helping over one million children access formal education. Nagi plans to use the prize money to establish a Skilling Institute offering free vocational and digital litera
Arizona parents turn donated van into charity fighting inherited blindness
After their son Luke was diagnosed with Bardet-Biedl syndrome, an Arizona couple established A Race Against Blindness. The charity has since raised over $6.1 million for research into inherited retinal diseases. They also organized a sweepstakes featuring a custom adventure van, significantly increasing awareness. Their contributions support groundbreaking gene therapy aimed at BBS1, and funding has expanded to multiple inherited retinal condition studies.
Halloween: nurses dress up hospitalized babies in the ICU to cheer up the parents; cute photos
Nurses dressed up babies hospitalized in the neonatal ICU of a hospital in the United States to celebrate Halloween this Saturday (31) and bring a little joy to the parents. The little patients were transformed into strawberries, watermelon slices, ice creams, and even pickles! The initiative of the Riley Children’s Health team, in Indiana, worked …
Dog stranded for 20 days between cliff and raging river rescued in Nepal
Couple from Goiânia adopts 5 children who lived in a shelter and celebrates new family; video
A couple adopts 5 children in Goiânia (GO) and celebrates the formation of a family full of love. The teacher and biologist Valéria Reis and her husband Joel Barros are now the parents of Samuel, Lucas, Yarin, Rayane and Laura, who spent five years in an institution before winning the hearts of the …
Boy humiliated for making the L, receives bicycle, homage from motorcyclists and donations; video
The 9-year-old boy Matheus, who was humiliated by a blogger for making the L, a gesture associated with President Lula, received a bicycle, donations and was honored by motorcyclists and delivery men from Fortaleza, Ceará. The mobilization began after a video of influencer Valéria Diniz mocking the boy went viral on social media …
Meet Sophia Parekh, 12, who has given away over 8,000 books in US
Sophia Parekh, a 12-year-old from Westfield, New Jersey, has distributed more than 8,000 free books to children across the US through Sophia's Book Stand, a project she started at age seven during the Covid pandemic. She personally selects books based on children's ages and interests and also supports teachers in underserved schools. Her efforts earned her recognition as a runner-up for the 2026 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
Meet Ayaan Wadhwa, 17: Mumbai teen helps 750 domestic workers get govt benefits
Ayaan Wadhwa was inspired to help domestic workers in Mumbai after a personal incident involving financial insecurity. He organized workshops to educate workers about government welfare schemes and assist them in registering for benefits. His efforts have benefitted more than 750 unorganised-sector workers, addressing their lack of awareness. Additionally, he is developing an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot to simplify contract creation for domestic workers.
Fishermen save giant ray that got stuck in fishing net in Arraial do Cabo; video
Fishermen save giant ray that got stuck in a fishing net at Praia Grande, in Arraial do Cabo, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro. The rescue happened on Thursday (29), when the workers noticed that the animal had been accidentally caught during an artisanal fishing trip. At least eight people joined together to …
Dolly Parton's free-book charity raises over $150,000 after her death
In the wake of Dolly Parton's passing, the Imagination Library saw a remarkable increase in registrations. In August alone, Knox County welcomed nearly 950 new children to the program. Additionally, over $150,000 was generated through a fundraising initiative to bolster the library's mission. Established in 1995, this program ensures that young readers receive free books every month until the age of five, proudly distributing over four million books to date.
Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to rebuild flood-hit Tennessee playground in 2010
In 2010, Taylor Swift made a significant contribution of $100,000 to help rebuild the Kids Kingdom playground in Hendersonville after it was severely damaged by flooding. Originally built in 1996, the playground had encountered numerous safety challenges. Currently, officials are looking into a $3 million grant aimed at enhancing recreational facilities, particularly focusing on developing an all-inclusive playground for children of varying abilities.
The book that made me rethink how I spend my time
Reading ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ at 21 prompted me to reflect on love, grief, mortality, and the people I keep meaning to make more time for.
When a wedding fell apart, 11 strangers helped create something unforgettable
Bridget Devaney turned to the internet with a proposal that sounded equal parts hopeful and improbable - come to Ireland and celebrate the wedding that never happened.
Tero Mononen on tarjonnut kodin yli 30 lapselle – isänpäivänä hän saa presidentiltä kunniamitalin
Sipoolainen perheenisä saa valtiollisen kunniamerkin valtakunnallisessa isänpäiväjuhlassa 8. marraskuuta.
After shop closure, veteran barber finds new home by renting chair in nearby salon
Salon owner Angel Song took in several affected barbers who have been her neighbours for years.
It takes a village: Society plans RM25m place in Pahang for autistic adults with nowhere to go
KUANTAN, Oct 31 — The National Autism Society of Malaysia plans to develop an autism village to provide safe accom...
Inspired by Her Brother, 16-YO Builds Gardens Where Bees Thrive & Autistic Children Can Explore
A garden in the middle of a city can be more than a patch of green. Look closely, and you might spot a butterfly moving between flowers, bees hovering over native plants, and children exploring the outdoors at their own pace. These small encounters are part of a much bigger story about biodiversity, belonging and the spaces we make for nature. In Ludhiana, Punjab, 16-year-old Gunisha Kaur is helping bring this vision to life. Through her initiative, Buzzing Blooms, she has established more than
How man's Halloween house display has become bittersweet tradition
Dave Barron, 61, from Bramhall, says his Halloween displays raise money for a charity and are a tribute to his late wife.
Matheus dos Bombons will no longer need to work and may attend Lula's inauguration; Janones involved in the case
Two pieces of good news: Matheus dos Bombons will no longer need to work to help his family and his case has reached Deputy André Janones, from Lula's Army. The 9-year-old boy, who made the 'L' sign and was humiliated by a blogger while selling sweets at the Mercado dos Peixes, on Beira-Mar Avenue, …
Oleshky evacuees return to Ukraine under Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire
Dmytro had not seen his wife Larisa for 1,711 days. Waiting near the border between Ukraine and Belarus, his nervous eyes were on the horizon, looking for the bus carrying Larisa and others fleeing the occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky. Hundreds of people – and many pets – arrived back in Ukraine on Saturday …
Residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families after evacuation operation
Evacuees from Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major rescue operation after travelling through Belarus during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. The city of Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and was caught in intense fighting that left residents starving and unable to leave.
Olivia wasn't expected to live more than a few days, now she's a movie star
Actor Olivia Hargroder was given just days to live, but her mother never gave up on her. Born with Down syndrome and a potentially fatal heart condition, the 27-year-old is dancing her way to stardom
Girl Sitting in Dirt at Bus Stop Gets Surprise Bench From Couple – Camera Catches Jumps for Joy (WATCH)
Florida teachers Maren and David Douglass went viral for some heartwarming acts of kindness shown to a young schoolgirl whose bus stop was assigned to the end of their driveway. (See her sitting in the top-left of the photo above…) People magazine reported the couple first saw the girl sitting on the ground through their …
They hadn't seen their neighbor for several days. Their vigilance helped save the life of an 80-year-old
Ordinary neighborly concern turned out to be invaluable. Residents of Brzezówka in Podkarpackie noticed that they hadn't seen their 80-year-old neighbor for several days,
Kynttilämeri valaisee Pitkäniemen sairaalan vanhan hautausmaan – jokaiselle vainajalle syttyi oma liekki
Tapahtuman tarkoitus on muistaa kertaalleen unohdettuja potilaita sekä tuoda näkyväksi yli satavuotiaan hautausmaan historiaa.
Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce allows crossing back into Ukraine
Residents of nearby villages line highway waving flags to greet the evacuees’ convoy from the Russian-occupied city Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have been reunited with their families after crossing into Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday. The major rescue operation began on Friday and was carried out under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine four and a half years ago. Continue reading...
Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees
The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.
Off-duty pilots who saved flydubai plane revealed at UAE honor ceremony
United Arab Emirates presents high civilian award to Henson Steven of Fiji, Rowan Tooth of South Africa for their actions to safely land aircraft amid foiled hijacking
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