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Lahaina Celebrates Recovery of Historic 151-Year-Old Banyan Tree That Survived Devastating Maui Wildfire – EcoWatch

August 20, 2024 by Leo

Maui’s beach community of Lahaina is celebrating the recovery of a 151-year-old banyan tree damaged in the devastating August 2023 wildfires.

Source: Lahaina Celebrates Recovery of Historic 151-Year-Old Banyan Tree That Survived Devastating Maui Wildfire – EcoWatch

Very cool.

London street cleaner wins dream vacation in a contest made just for him

August 19, 2024 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.

Ukrainian Champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh Donates $24,000 to Animals from Olympic Winnings

August 18, 2024 by Leo

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.

Britain experiencing a beaver baby boom as kits spotted across the country

August 17, 2024 by Leo

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”?

More than $250,000 raised for 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran

August 16, 2024 by Leo

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.

Nurse began working at hospital during WWII and hasn’t stopped. She’s 97.

August 15, 2024 by Leo

“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!

Scientists develop 3D-printed ‘waffle stacks’ found to remove 75% of ‘forever chemicals’ from water

August 14, 2024 by Leo

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.

Metro Transit driver gives passenger shoes off her feet

August 13, 2024 by Leo

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.

Mum gives birth in Newport Cineworld foyer after going into labour while watching film

August 12, 2024 by Leo

Sarah Vincent had been watching a re-showing of animated film Sing 2 when she began feeling ‘discomfort’

Source: Mum gives birth in Newport Cineworld foyer after going into labour while watching film

Baby 1; Sing 2. Baby wins.

New Zealand YouTuber rescues Manitoba dog during cross-Canada canoe trip

August 11, 2024 by Leo

‘She’s a pretty, pretty lucky old dog that he came by when he did,’ owner says of 14-year-old Great Pyrenees

Source: New Zealand YouTuber rescues Manitoba dog during cross-Canada canoe trip

Very lucky indeed.

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