‘They are absolutely an essential service that needs to be properly funded,’ says Rachel Reid
Source: Heated Rivalry author donates $300K to 5 rural libraries facing closure
Well done.
Woman With Alzheimer’s Regains Most of Her Memory, Finds Love and Hope
For Gail Youngdale, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis once brought fear, uncertainty and a growing loss of independence. Today, she is celebrating something very different: renewed memories, a new marriage and the chance to give hope to other families facing the disease.
Source: Woman With Alzheimer’s Regains Most of Her Memory, Finds Love and Hope
Hope, indeed.
At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. By his count, he fell 71 times along the way, including while descending Killington in Vermont and just 200 yards from the finish in Maine.
Source: At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Inspiring.
Dog Goes Viral For Dishing Out High-Fives And Support For Runners During Sydney Marathon
Running a marathon requires months of training, plenty of determination and, when the legs really start to hurt, perhaps a little encouragement from the crowd.
Source: Dog Goes Viral For Dishing Out High-Fives And Support For Runners During Sydney Marathon
Very cute.
Florida Teens Design Charity App to Help Generous Locals Deliver ‘Pizza for a Purpose’
The app streamlines the donation process, allowing anyone to send pizzas from any nearby restaurant to any nearby charity of their choice.
Source: Florida Teens Design Charity App to Help Generous Locals Deliver ‘Pizza for a Purpose’
Nice.
Nashville Airport to Be Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces 3 Days After Her Death
A petition to rename the airport after Parton has gained over 150,000 signatures and support from notable figures. Originally started in 2025, it saw a huge surge in the days following her death
Yes.
3 Adorable Dogs Are Working Security at Major UK Train Station
London’s Waterloo train station is employing security dogs Riley, Buster, and Flo to offer passengers increased safety assurance.
Source: 3 Adorable Dogs Are Working Security at Major UK Train Station
Cute.
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication
Source: Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Fascinating. See also: Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk, posted here last year.
Scientists recycle plastic bottles into protein-rich cookies. They could be used as space rations
Global food demand is expected to rise 35–56% by the year 2050. Could 3D-printed food sourced from plastic waste be the answer?
Source: Scientists recycle plastic bottles into protein-rich cookies. They could be used as space rations
Fascinating. Weird, but fascinating.
In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more
Solar-powered cold storage is transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers preserve perishable crops, cut post-harvest losses from as much as 50% to under 2%, and access lucrative international markets while reducing reliance on costly and unreliable electricity.
Source: In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more
Very cool. (No pun intended.)