Maui’s beach community of Lahaina is celebrating the recovery of a 151-year-old banyan tree damaged in the devastating August 2023 wildfires.
Very cool.
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Maui’s beach community of Lahaina is celebrating the recovery of a 151-year-old banyan tree damaged in the devastating August 2023 wildfires.
Very cool.
by Leo
A beloved street sweeper in South London wasn’t allowed to accept a holiday trip gifted by his town, so a special “contest” just for him was set up instead.
Source: London street cleaner wins dream vacation in a contest made just for him (gift link)
Loopholes for good.
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Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh donates 1 million hryvnias to support animal shelters and rescue efforts in Ukraine, aiding countless homeless pets.
Source: Ukrainian Champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh Donates $24,000 to Animals from Olympic Winnings
Nice.
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Kits emerge for after-dark dips in Northumberland, London, Kent and the Cairngorms after reintroduction drive
Source: Britain experiencing a beaver baby boom as kits spotted across the country
Baby Boom. Will these be “Boomer Beavers”?
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More than $250,000 was raised for a 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran who has been struggling to make ends meet as he cares for his sick wife.
Source: More than $250,000 raised for 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran
Lovely.
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“I love people, and my health is good, so I’m happy to do what I can,” said Grace Carr of Allentown, Pa., who has worked at the same hospital for 80 years.
Source: Nurse began working at hospital during WWII and hasn’t stopped. She’s 97.
Love it!
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The structures — called “monoliths” — were surprisingly found to be more effective after multiple uses, making them a reusable and affordable water treatment option.
Source: Scientists develop 3D-printed ‘waffle stacks’ found to remove 75% of ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Cool idea.
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A Metro Transit bus driver literally gave the shoes off her feet on Friday to help one of her passengers get comfortable.
Source: Metro Transit driver gives passenger shoes off her feet
So cool.
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