The footless socks have been used as as dressings for horses and donkeys recovering from surgery and to keep insects off any sore legs.
Source: ‘Sock-er’ News: Arsenal Donates Old Football Socks to Sick Horses and Donkeys
Cute.
Is there a pianist in the house? Audience member steps up to perform in La La Land in Sydney
Sterling Nasa had tickets to see Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert. When the keyboardist suddenly fell ill, he found himself on stage performing
Source: Is there a pianist in the house? Audience member steps up to perform in La La Land in Sydney
Impressive.
A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years
If the vaccine is effective in a late-stage trial, it would be “paradigm-shifting,” one expert said.
Source: A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years
Impressive.
Woman Who Helped Rescue an Injured Crow Is Now Receiving Unexpected Gifts From the Sky
One act of kindness toward a trapped crow turned into an extraordinary friendship that continues to brighten one woman’s mornings.
Source: Woman Who Helped Rescue an Injured Crow Is Now Receiving Unexpected Gifts From the Sky
Crows are so cool.
After new drug’s ‘unprecedented’ results for pancreatic cancer, doctors look at other uses
The experimental drug daraxonrasib, which doubled survival time in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, may also prove effective for lung, colon and ovarian cancers.
Source: After new drug’s ‘unprecedented’ results for pancreatic cancer, doctors look at other uses
Exciting!
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing
Source: Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Neat!
Father-Daughter Duo Say They’re ‘Incredibly Proud’ of Each Other After They Graduate Together from the Same Nursing School
“It’s just brought a whole new dynamic to our relationship,” Emily Franklin, a U.K.-based mom of two, told BBC about graduating with her dad
Nice.
This teenager just created a biodegradable plastic to change the world
Ayra Satheesh has been crowned the European winner for the 2026 Earth Prize for her work on tackling microplastics.
Source: This teenager just created a biodegradable plastic to change the world
Very cool.
USPS brings back Mister Rogers stamps by popular demand
The beloved “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” stamps will be available to purchase in June.
Source: USPS brings back Mister Rogers stamps by popular demand
We could all use a little more Mister Rogers in our life.
U.S. Air Force Member Reunites with Beloved Military Dog 6 Years Later and Gives Him a Forever Home
“Max is one of those good dogs that you never forget,” Senior Airman Alex Jones said
Source: U.S. Air Force Member Reunites with Beloved Military Dog 6 Years Later and Gives Him a Forever Home
Nice.