When Gaia’s owner died, her next door neighbor took her in – and brought her into the hearts of countless others through Gaia’s training as a therapy dog.
Source: How one dog and her new owner brought kindness into the lives of many
Lovely story.
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80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed
A 100-year-old American World War II veteran plans to marry his 96-year-old fiancee in France as part of that country’s 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day.
Source: 80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed
Lovely story.
In Rancho Cucamonga, a Team of Teenage Tax Slayers Helps Adults
At a high school in California, students help run a tax-return clinic. They get academic credit, breakfast burritos and life lessons.
Source: In Rancho Cucamonga, a Team of Teenage Tax Slayers Helps Adults (gift link)
What a great idea.
Dune: Part Two premiered at Quebec palliative care home to fulfil man’s dying wish
The work of Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve was shown in a room at a palliative care centre to fulfil the end-of-life wish of a long-time film fan in a special world premiere, well ahead of the official launch.
Source: Dune: Part Two premiered at Quebec palliative care home to fulfil man’s dying wish
Very cool.
Sheriff’s Deputy Becomes Infant’s Honorary Uncle After Saving Her Life: ‘He’s Our Family Now’
A mother is praising a Florida sheriff’s deputy who saved the life of her 6-month-old daughter, sharing that he’s now an honorary member of the family.
Source: Sheriff’s Deputy Becomes Infant’s Honorary Uncle After Saving Her Life: ‘He’s Our Family Now’
Well done!
This ‘cow bank’ is helping Cambodian families leave poverty behind
An Australian charity has significantly expanded its poverty-busting work in rural Cambodia thanks to the generosity of ABC viewers.
Source: This ‘cow bank’ is helping Cambodian families leave poverty behind
Interesting idea.
Taylor Swift song helps Kansas City woman wake up from coma
One of the 13-time Grammy winner’s biggest hits has new meaning for one Kansas City family
Source: Taylor Swift song helps Kansas City woman wake up from coma
Love it. Now I’ll have to listen to the song myself (again).
Library Fees? No Problem. Just Show Us Your Cat Photos.
Mr. Homer said that using cats as the vehicle to forgive patrons for losing or damaging books or other borrowed items could help to soften the stereotype of the stern librarian.
Source: Library Fees? No Problem. Just Show Us Your Cat Photos.
Very cute.
Hero Girl, 18, Rushes onto Train Tracks to Save the Life of a Woman in a Wheelchair
“Bravery comes in all shapes and sizes,” he told the outlet. “You don’t have to be a 6’5″ guy that’s muscled up to get out and do something. This is a little small young woman, and she’s done what most people wouldn’t do.”
Source: Hero Girl, 18, Rushes onto Train Tracks to Save the Life of a Woman in a Wheelchair
Bravery indeed.
This VW-partnered battery maker just pioneered a novel recycling process
MIT spinout and battery maker 24M Technologies has a new direct-material battery recycling process for EV batteries and battery storage.
Source: This VW-partnered battery maker just pioneered a novel recycling process
As expected, many of the “objections” are slowly being overcome by … progress.