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Strangers help restore power to woman after she goes months without electricity
A woman who spent weeks living without power or running water now has electricity again after her community came together to pay her overdue utility bill.
Source: Strangers help restore power to woman after she goes months without electricity
Nice.
Stray Pooch Just Won 2025 Hero Dog Award for Soothing Families After School Shooting
A stray mutt, which turned into a service dog soothing kids after a school shooting, won the Humane Society’s 2025 Hero Dog Award.
Source: Stray Pooch Just Won 2025 Hero Dog Award for Soothing Families After School Shooting
A good dog, for sure.
Costa Rica’s rainforest reborn by butterflies
In a remote corner of Costa Rica, a former cattle pasture has been restored as a lush rainforest, thanks to one family and thousands of butterflies.
Source: Costa Rica’s rainforest reborn by butterflies
Gorgeous.
Thanksgiving Act of Kindness Brings Hope to Families
Discover how one family’s Thanksgiving hardship inspired a beautiful tradition of service, smoked turkeys and heartfelt support for their community.
Source: Thanksgiving Act of Kindness Brings Hope to Families
Nice.
Western N.Y. teen saves stepfather with CPR learned in school
With 911 on the line and the ambulance still on its way, it was up to Anthony Killinger to start compressions.
Source: Western N.Y. teen saves stepfather with CPR learned in school
Well done!
Senior Couple Gets Married in the YMCA Swimming Pool Where They First Met in a Water Aerobics Class
Edward LaRue, 82, and Marlene Parsons, 78, exchanged vows in water-friendly wedding attire, surrounded by friends and family
Source: Senior Couple Gets Married in the YMCA Swimming Pool Where They First Met in a Water Aerobics Class
Very cute.
Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
MIT engineers have come up with a way to quickly recover water from an atmospheric water harvesting material. Rather than wait for the sun to evaporate water out, the team uses ultrasonic waves to shake the water out.
Source: Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
Fascinating.
Teradar emerges from stealth with terahertz vision sensor, Series B funding – The Robot Report
Teradar claimed its terahertz chip technology is superior to lidar and radar for all-weather vision for autonomous vehicles.
Source: Teradar emerges from stealth with terahertz vision sensor, Series B funding – The Robot Report
Very cool advancement.
A mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member
Baylor coach Nicki Collen has a new furry family member — Sailor the cat. She was driving home from an assistant’s birthday Saturday night when she heard meowing coming from her car.
Source: A mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member
Cute.