“We protect and serve our community at all costs.”
Source: Two barbers saw a little girl about to run into traffic. They acted on instinct to save her
Well done.
New Hampshire foliage: Friends clean up after crowds pack trails
Early Tuesday morning, Siobhan Smith and her friend Noah hiked up Artist’s Bluff, picking up the trash that visitors had left on the trail.
Source: New Hampshire foliage: Friends clean up after crowds pack trails
Sad that it’s necessary, but awesome that it’s done.
Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say
Berkeley chemists have created a reusable material that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and holds onto it until it can be stored.
Source: Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say
Very cool.
The mates who have met for a pint every Thursday for 56 years
The group, who are all now in their eighties, have met for their catch-up for more than 56 years.
Source: The mates who have met for a pint every Thursday for 56 years
I love these kinds of traditions.
Middle schooler leads $11.5 million project to build air filters for schools
Eniola Shokunbi said she wants to be president of the United States, but first she’s making an impact on her local community. “Eniola is fabulous,” State Senator Matt Lesser said. “She wows every room she’s in front of. She’s a real rock star.” In fifth grade, she led the efforts to create an air filter system that’s able to remove…
Source: Middle schooler leads $11.5 million project to build air filters for schools
Very cool.
‘We didn’t think he would survive – now he’s doing something incredible’
Daniel Kinsella has left his hospital bed behind to become a ‘superhero’ to those in peril
Source: ‘We didn’t think he would survive – now he’s doing something incredible’
Inspiring.
94-Year-old Woman’s Ferrari Adventure Reaches 150 MPH: ‘If You’re Alive, Then LIVE!’
Donna Maddox took the ride of a lifetime at 94, racing in a Ferrari and hitting 150 mph—proving it’s never to late to chase your dreams.
Source: 94-Year-old Woman’s Ferrari Adventure Reaches 150 MPH: ‘If You’re Alive, Then LIVE!’
Love it!
Tennessee man proposes with help from United Airlines
A vision technician from Middle Tennessee flew into Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on a one-way ticket Friday with big plans to propose to his girlfriend in a very special location, with some help from United Airlines.
Source: Tennessee man proposes with help from United Airlines
Nice.
‘Smart’ insulin prevents diabetic highs — and deadly lows
Nature – In animals, the molecule automatically reduced blood-sugar levels without causing them to dip too much.
Source: ‘Smart’ insulin prevents diabetic highs — and deadly lows
Pretty cool.
2024 Sees Smallest Summer Surge in Gun Violence Rates in 6 Years
Gun violence rose less in the summer of 2024 than in years past—another promising sign that the nation is getting safer—but work still needs to be done.
Source: 2024 Sees Smallest Summer Surge in Gun Violence Rates in 6 Years
It doesn’t make headlines, though.