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Between 2020 and 2024, COVID-19 vaccines saved 2.5 million lives globally, preventing one death for every 5,400 doses. A groundbreaking worldwide study led by researchers from Università Cattolica and Stanford University reveals that most lives were saved before individuals were exposed to the virus, particularly during the Omicron period and among those aged 60+. The researchers also calculated 14.8 million years of life saved, with the elderly gaining the majority of these benefits.

Source: COVID vaccines saved 2. 5M lives globally—a death averted per 5,400 shots

Yup. Vaccines work.

When Nathaniel Bunn couldn’t free a woman trapped in an overturned car, he sat beside the wreck and held her hand, offering comfort until help arrived. His quiet act of compassion is a reminder that sometimes, simply being there is enough.

Source: He Couldn’t Free Her From The Car — So He Held Her Hand Until Help Came

Nice.

What started as a peaceful paddle down Alberta’s Kananaskis River quickly turned into an unforgettable act of bravery for teens Ava Haddad and Anna Gleig.

Source: Teen Kayakers Rescue Baby Horse From Rushing River In Alberta

Lucky foal.

Nash Keen, born at exactly 21 weeks, 133 days ahead of his mother’s due date, has been recognized by Guinness World Records

Source: World’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday

Wow.

The owner said the mailman would always pet her German Shepherd. Stoli died after a battle with cancer at 10 years old.

Source: Sweet video shows moment mailman delivers dog’s ashes, hugs tearful owner

Touching.

In a surgical first, doctors replaced a heart valve through a neck incision using robotics, avoiding chest cuts and speeding recovery.

Source: Robotic neck surgery replaces heart valve without chest incision

Wow!

Globally, battery energy storage system (BESS) installations were up 54% in 2025 compared with the first half of 2024.

Source: Worldwide battery storage installations up 54% in first half of 2025, June sets monthly record – Energy Storage

Progress.

Korea House offers filling meals at no cost on the first Wednesday of each month. Everyone — no matter their circumstances — is welcome to dine in and get to know their neighbors.

Source: Austin’s Korea House restaurant has given away 15,000 meals during its monthly free food days

What a cool idea.

Researchers at Hiroshima University have found that stevia, when fermented with specific bacteria from banana leaves, gains a remarkable ability to kill pancreatic cancer cells while leaving healthy kidney cells unharmed.

Source: Scientists Supercharge Sugar Substitute – And It Starts Killing Cancer

Stevia? Who knew?

A new AI tool opens the door for designer protein drugs that tackle pain, cancer, and brain diseases.

Source: AI-Designed Drugs Can Now Target Previously ‘Undruggable’ Proteins in Cancer and Alzheimer’s

AI: More of this please, it’s so cool.