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The tabby will become a “Doctor of Litter-ature” in recognition of his contributions to the Castleton campus, where he has become a regular visitor for the past four years.

Source: Meet Max, the cat receiving an (honorary) doctorate from Vermont State University this weekend

Cute.

New research out of London, Ont.’s Western University is shedding light on a potential cure for ALS, with the goal of conducting human clinical trials within the next five years.

Source: Western University researchers unlock potential ‘cure’ for ALS

Very exciting.

Alfred ‘Al’ Blaschke, who first broke the Guinness World Record for at 103 in 2020, reached an altitude of 9,000ft in November

Source: Texas man reclaims world’s oldest skydiver record at 106 years old

Inspiring.

Wind repowering is revamping old turbines with more efficient components that can deliver a higher energy output with less noise.

Source: ‘Wind Repowering’ Has Rejuvenated Turbines to Boost Gigawatts and Power Millions More Homes

Excellent.

Rippy the terrier was missing for three days when workers and passersby heard barks coming from a rock quarry

Source: Connecticut rescue workers rappel into rock quarry to rescue missing dog

Lucky dog.

The food bank is beginning construction on a 51-unit apartment complex that will target people who need temporary help as they work on education or job training.

Source: Why this Texas food bank is building affordable housing right next door

Great idea.

Opal Sandy can hear almost perfectly after groundbreaking surgery that took just 16 minutes

Source: UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial

So cool.

As a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, Alvin Gauthier felt a personal connection to the wartime letters. “I had to find the family,” he said.

Source: Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them (gift link)

Lovely story.

“I don’t have too much to say other than I love you guys,” Alfred Kattola said when reuniting with students Isreal DuBose, 17, and Correy Coleman, 16

Source: 2 Students Saved P.E. Teacher’s Life After He Suffered Cardiac Arrest: ‘Medically, I Was Gone’

VERY well done.

The Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department plans to replace the gear they’ve been using since the 1980s.

Source: 91-year-old donates $500K to rural volunteer fire department in Henry County

Wow!