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What began as a brief exchange between a Washington City boy and the man known fondly as the “trash truck guy” turned into a celebration of community kindness.

Source: A simple gift to a young fan becomes full-circle moment for this ‘trash truck guy’ in Washington City

Very cool.

Bison have made a remarkable comeback in Yellowstone National Park, going from fewer than two dozen animals at the turn of the last century to roughly 5,000 today. Their return, a study finds, has had a remarkable impact on grasslands in the region.

Source: In Yellowstone, Restored Bison Replenish Grasslands

Nice.

New Mexico will become the first state in the U.S. to guarantee free universal child care.

Source: New Mexico becomes first U.S. state to offer free universal child care to all families: ‘It can be done’

It can be done.

UK researchers have successfully tested drones carrying defibrillators to cardiac arrest emergencies, potentially doubling survival chances.

Source: Life-saving drones tested to reach patients faster than ambulances

Cool.

CousinHomer called the Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen location in Missouri with a special request: a fat juicy steak for his dog’s last meal.

Source: TikToker Reveals Restaurant’s Viral Compassion After He Ordered His Dog’s Last Meal

Wow.

A team of researchers from Korea and the U.S. has created a handheld 3D printing device that works like a glue gun, but instead of glue, it prints bone-like material directly onto fractures.

Source: Handheld 3D Printer Repairs Bone Like a Glue Gun — Tested in Rabbits, Planned for OR Use – 3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business

Fascinating.

A crew of “old ladies” ages 64-85 are on a mission to preserve ponds in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, by diving for underwater garbage.

Source: Meet the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage

Fun!

“I can’t sit in a building full of food and watch somebody starve in my parking lot,” says Pizza Man owner Chris Kolstad.

Source: Pizzeria Owner Sees People Eating From Dumpster, Offers Them Free Food: ‘Nobody Deserves That’

Indeed. Well done.

A deaf man that couldn’t read or speak English was stranded in an unfamiliar city until an understanding police officer stepped in to help him.

Source: ‘We’re supposed to be good men’: Officer buys stranded deaf man train ticket to get home

Well done.

Northwestern chemists unveil a nickel catalyst that makes recycling stubborn plastics easier and more efficient.

Source: New catalyst breaks down mixed plastics into fuels at low heat

Good be a game changer.