Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather
Source: Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Nice.
Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller
Two Indiana teenagers turned a frightening moment into an incredible rescue when they jumped into action to save a grandmother and her two young grandchildren from a retention pond, including a 2-year-old who was trapped underwater in a stroller.
Source: Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller
Wow!
Glenside woman’s fairy garden brings neighborhood together
https://6abc.com/post/glenside-womans-fairy-garden-brings-neighborhood-together/19902833/
Edel Howlin, also known as the ‘Mediocre Gardener,’ filled her front lawn with little landmarks where bees, butterflies, and neighbors gather.
Source: Glenside woman’s fairy garden brings neighborhood together
Very cute.
This Lollipop Could Help Blind Women Independently Detect Pregnancy
Design student Sneha Rao is developing Tact, an edible pregnancy test that allows people with vision impairment to feel its results on their tongues
Source: This Lollipop Could Help Blind Women Independently Detect Pregnancy
Fascinating.
A 1965 class ring surfaced in a sewer. Then came a remarkable search.
Two wastewater workers had just cleaned a clogged sewer main when they spotted something unusual in the debris: a grimy class ring.
Source: A 1965 class ring surfaced in a sewer. Then came a remarkable search. (Gift link)
Very cool.
He volunteered at a food bank. What he saw surprised him.
Michael Jensen’s social media post struck a chord and led to an outpouring of donations to the nonprofit in Washington state.
Source: He volunteered at a food bank. What he saw surprised him. (gift link)
Pretty cool.
Deaf couple from Southampton watch ’emotional’ DIY SOS rebuild
The Alis lost their life savings to unsafe building work on their Southampton home.
Source: Deaf couple from Southampton watch ’emotional’ DIY SOS rebuild
Nice.
Scientists Discover a Genius Use For Leftover Steel Waste – And It Could Save Lives
By using what would otherwise be an industrial waste in new road pavements, the future of highways and byways could reduce impacts on climate change and potentially save lives.
Source: Scientists Discover a Genius Use For Leftover Steel Waste – And It Could Save Lives
Very cool.
Bryan Reisberg’s New York City dog backpack rides help shelter pups find homes
The rides have drawn smiles, selfies and attention from passersby while putting the dogs in front of a much larger audience.
Source: Bryan Reisberg’s New York City dog backpack rides help shelter pups find homes
Owner of the extremely popular and photogenic Maxine the Fluffy Corgi.
Watch a man calmly untangle a baby swan from a fishing hook while keeping its parents at bay
Graham Porter was unflappable as swans circled him during his latest rescue.
Source: Watch a man calmly untangle a baby swan from a fishing hook while keeping its parents at bay
The TikTok video is very cool.