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Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages

October 4, 2024 by Leo

Graduates of The Excel Center in Indiana got steadier jobs and saw a 40% increase in earnings.

Source: Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages

Great idea.

This goat hopped into a Newfoundland marathon — and won a medal

October 3, 2024 by Leo

Joshua ran alongside the runners for approximately four kilometres before his owners caught up with him, said Bent. His owners walked the last half-kilometre with him to get him over the finish line.

“We very quickly put a medal around his neck and he became quite the star. Most people who actually ran the half marathon wanted their picture with Joshua at the finish line,” said Bent.

Source: This goat hopped into a Newfoundland marathon — and won a medal

Cute.

Old baby incubators giving orphaned kangaroo pinkies a fighting chance at life

October 2, 2024 by Leo

Only 1 in 25 pinkies who arrive with their eyes shut at this wildlife rescue centre in WA’s Kununurra survive, but a generous donation from the local hospital is about to change that.

Source: Old baby incubators giving orphaned kangaroo pinkies a fighting chance at life

Resourcefull, and cute.

Avery Johnson shatters $20K goal with help from BYU fans

October 1, 2024 by Leo

The new goal is $80,000.

Source: Avery Johnson shatters $20K goal with help from BYU fans

Very cool.

Good Samaritan finds $12,000 cash in a Market Basket parking lot, returns it to owner

September 30, 2024 by Leo

“I don’t know a lot of people who would have done that,” the store’s manager said.

Source: Good Samaritan finds $12,000 cash in a Market Basket parking lot, returns it to owner

Wow!

Stem cells reverse woman’s diabetes — a world first

September 29, 2024 by Leo

Nature – She is the first person with type 1 diabetes to receive this kind of transplant.

Source: Stem cells reverse woman’s diabetes — a world first

Promising for more than just diabetes.

Unwanted Shelter Dogs Get the Supermodel Treatment to Help Them Find New Forever Homes (LOOK)

September 28, 2024 by Leo

Lonely dogs were treated to a special furry photoshoot to help them find their forever homes. The photoshoot will promote residents of the London, England rescue shelter All Dogs Matter, and featured some of their older, bigger, and less ‘photogenic’ pooches. The focus was also placed on pairs of pups that need to be adopted […]

Source: Unwanted Shelter Dogs Get the Supermodel Treatment to Help Them Find New Forever Homes (LOOK)

Great idea.

Sky high—Europe’s first drone cargo airline gets ready to take off

September 27, 2024 by Leo

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

September 26, 2024 by Leo

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

September 25, 2024 by Leo

A JBLM service member carried the injured woman over a mile to safety.

Source: A Tacoma grandmother broke her leg while hiking alone near Mount Rainier. These ‘angels’ were able to help her

Well done, all.

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