Not All News is Bad!

What should’ve been a routine summer hike for Bellingham’s Jenny Hartsock went wrong. Fortunately, she got some help.

Source: How a typical hike turned disastrous for this WA doctor

Wow.

A brother and sister born in the 1940s have finally found each other after 80 years apart.

Source: Brother and sister separated shortly after birth find each other after 80 years apart

Very cool.

Cycling Without Age offers free rickshaw rides to older adults who can no longer operate a bicycle themselves.

Source: A 100-year-old on a bike? Yes. ‘The right to wind in your hair.’ (gift link)

Great idea.

The startup’s pilot system, deployed at TU Delft’s Green Village, marks a major milestone for long-duration storage and European energy sovereignty.

Source: Ore Energy connects world’s first grid-connected iron-air battery in Delft

I find this tech absolutely fascinating.

 

When 9-year-old Ella Gregorio handed her uncle a glass bottle with a message — handwritten in pencil — inside and asked him to drop it in the ocean …

Source: Local message-in-a-bottle found in Wales

Always fun, and cool.

Between 2020 and 2024, COVID-19 vaccines saved 2.5 million lives globally, preventing one death for every 5,400 doses. A groundbreaking worldwide study led by researchers from Università Cattolica and Stanford University reveals that most lives were saved before individuals were exposed to the virus, particularly during the Omicron period and among those aged 60+. The researchers also calculated 14.8 million years of life saved, with the elderly gaining the majority of these benefits.

Source: COVID vaccines saved 2. 5M lives globally—a death averted per 5,400 shots

Yup. Vaccines work.

When Nathaniel Bunn couldn’t free a woman trapped in an overturned car, he sat beside the wreck and held her hand, offering comfort until help arrived. His quiet act of compassion is a reminder that sometimes, simply being there is enough.

Source: He Couldn’t Free Her From The Car — So He Held Her Hand Until Help Came

Nice.

What started as a peaceful paddle down Alberta’s Kananaskis River quickly turned into an unforgettable act of bravery for teens Ava Haddad and Anna Gleig.

Source: Teen Kayakers Rescue Baby Horse From Rushing River In Alberta

Lucky foal.

Nash Keen, born at exactly 21 weeks, 133 days ahead of his mother’s due date, has been recognized by Guinness World Records

Source: World’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday

Wow.

The owner said the mailman would always pet her German Shepherd. Stoli died after a battle with cancer at 10 years old.

Source: Sweet video shows moment mailman delivers dog’s ashes, hugs tearful owner

Touching.