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Determined Train Clerk And Police Officers Find Woman’s Missing Engagement Ring

May 27, 2024 by Leo

Today’s good news story comes from New York City. A New York City woman’s distress turned to relief thanks to the diligent efforts of an MTA ticket clerk and police officers who helped her recover a lost engagement ring on a train. The inciden

Source: Determined Train Clerk And Police Officers Find Woman’s Missing Engagement Ring

Nice.

Billie Eilish covers public transit costs for LA fans, bolstering ‘sustainable pop star’ cred

May 26, 2024 by Leo

Debuting her new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” Billie Eilish provided fee-free public transit to fans for a listening party in Los Angeles.

Source: Billie Eilish covers public transit costs for LA fans, bolstering ‘sustainable pop star’ cred

Great idea.

‘A hero’: N.S. school bus driver’s split-second decision avoids major highway crash – Halifax | Globalnews.ca

May 25, 2024 by Leo

A school bus driver in the Halifax area said he had to think quickly after a tractor-trailer fell off an overpass and nearly collided with his bus full of students last week.

Source: ‘A hero’: N.S. school bus driver’s split-second decision avoids major highway crash – Halifax | Globalnews.ca

The right person at the wheel.

Decades after training, 90-year-old finally goes to space on Blue Origin flight

May 24, 2024 by Leo

Ed Dwight was the first black astronaut candidate in 1961 – but was never picked for a Nasa mission.

Source: Decades after training, 90-year-old finally goes to space on Blue Origin flight

Love it.

Somerset farmer proposes by mowing ‘marry me’ into his field

May 23, 2024 by Leo

Chloe Morley says she was in “complete shock” when she discovered the proposal.

Source: Somerset farmer proposes by mowing ‘marry me’ into his field

Lovely.

Dog spared being put down by animal shelter joins ranks of first responders in Prince George’s

May 22, 2024 by Leo

An explosives dog in Prince George’s County who almost didn’t survive an Anne Arundel County animal shelter earlier this year is ready to protect and serve. Two-year-old German shepherd Boomer is one of Prince George’s County’s newest first responders. “He was a pound rescue set to be euthanized — probably within hours,” Prince George’s County police Cpl. Andrew Cummings said….

Source: Dog spared being put down by animal shelter joins ranks of first responders in Prince George’s

Excellent.

Age no barrier for Italy’s 90-year-old sprint queen

May 21, 2024 by Leo

She also likes to enjoy a beer with fellow runners to celebrate her successes…

Source: Age no barrier for Italy’s 90-year-old sprint queen

Inspiring.

‘The connection subsists’: North Carolina students connect with local seniors in pen pal program

May 20, 2024 by Leo

Students at Davie County High School in North Carolina began writing the letters in February. Now, some even text their older pen pals.

Source: ‘The connection subsists’: North Carolina students connect with local seniors in pen pal program

Great idea!

The life-saving science of synthetic blood platelets | The Optimist Daily

May 19, 2024 by Leo

Discover the complicated mechanics of synthetic platelets and their promise to revolutionize medical care.

Source: The life-saving science of synthetic blood platelets | The Optimist Daily

Fascinating.

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

May 18, 2024 by Leo

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.

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