Drones can make air freight cheaper and remote areas more connected. But tracking them will be key.
Source: Sky high—Europe’s first drone cargo airline gets ready to take off
Interesting idea.
U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
For the first time in decades, public health data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in drug overdose deaths across the U.S.
Source: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
There’s some good news…
A Tacoma grandmother broke her leg while hiking alone near Mount Rainier. These ‘angels’ were able to help her
A JBLM service member carried the injured woman over a mile to safety.
Well done, all.
102-year-old twin sisters celebrate birthday together
Twin sisters Marilyn Wright and Madelyn Casper, who were born in 1922, are marking their 102nd birthday together.
Source: 102-year-old twin sisters celebrate birthday together
Lovely.
‘He was truly an angel to our family’: Family speaks out after UPS driver saves Valdosta woman
For the first time we’re hearing from family of the grandmother saved by a UPS driver in Valdosta. WALB News Ten’s Brittanye Blake spoke with that woman’s family about how their hero continues to help their family.
Source: ‘He was truly an angel to our family’: Family speaks out after UPS driver saves Valdosta woman
Well done!
Cat that comforts trafficked women in London safe house is feline of the year
Marley, whose ‘incredible gift of empathy’ is said to help exploited women, beats thousands of cats to prize
Source: Cat that comforts trafficked women in London safe house is feline of the year
Very nice.
‘Never lose courage’: A Paralympian who could barely walk as a kid takes 2 track medals
India’s newest star athlete Preeti Pal hails from a farming village in Muzaffarnagar, about 80 miles outside Delhi. In a few days, she will leave the Paralympics in Paris with two medals and arrive home to a massive celebration.
Source: ‘Never lose courage’: A Paralympian who could barely walk as a kid takes 2 track medals
Inspiring.
Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden
Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia.
Source: Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden
That’s pretty cool.
Baby pygmy hippo called ‘bouncy pork’ gains global celebrity status
We have to say, we’re fans.
Source: Baby pygmy hippo called ‘bouncy pork’ gains global celebrity status
Bouncy!
Vessel rescued in English Channel after emergency call to Dover, Delaware, instead of Dover, England
Police dispatchers in Delaware’s capital city are being lauded for helping direct rescuers to a boat foundering in the English Channel thousands of miles away.
Source: Vessel rescued in English Channel after emergency call to Dover, Delaware, instead of Dover, England
Wow!