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“Basically, I was planning my funeral when I was planning my wedding,” said Clare Runacres, who was diagnosed with aggressive cancer before her wedding.

Source: Before wedding, bride was told she was dying. They just hit 20 years.

Lovely.

Every year Hormel Foods recognizes young people who are finding innovative ways to promote a transparent, secure and more sustainable food system. Here are the honorees.

Source: Meet 10 activists under 17 years old honored for helping fight food insecurity

Inspiring.

“I know those kids love me and that’s what makes my life worthwhile,” says Karen Collinsworth, who considers herself a “Starbucks mom” to her 19-year-old co-workers.

Source: Starbucks workers raise over $40K for beloved barista after her car was burglarized

Nice.

A new, affordable method of insulin delivery developed by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine lowers the risk of hypoglycemia when compared to current diabetes treatments.

Source: A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin | Penn Today

That would be fantastic!

Engineers from MIT and China have designed a passive solar desalination system aimed at converting seawater into drinkable water.

Source: Cheap and drinkable water from desalination is finally a reality

Exciting. Such a huge problem in the future.

In a place that is notorious for monotony, having a responsibility can help bring a sense of purpose — especially if it returns affection.

Source: Cooma Correctional Centre inmates caring for dogs and helping them find new homes

I love these kinds of programs.

Toregem Biopharma is slated to begin clinical trials in July of next year after it succeeded growing new teeth in mice five years ago.

Source: World’s 1st drug to regrow teeth enters clinical trials – National | Globalnews.ca

Fascinating.

Almost 90 percent cost reduction within ten years. Other fossil-free solutions also much cheaper. MCC-led study on the effect of technology and product innovation.

Source: Plummeting prices for solar power and storage make global climate transition cheaper than expected

Great news.

The toddler had wandered away from her Upper Peninsula home with two family dogs and was missing for about four hours.

Source: Missing toddler found sleeping on top of family dog 3 miles away from Michigan home

Good dogs…

A Flagler Beach police officer is being credited for helping rescue two swimmers struggling in a rip current on Tuesday afternoon.

Source: ‘Protecting and serving’: Fast-acting Florida police officer leaps into ocean to rescue swimmers

Wow!