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A Flagler Beach police officer is being credited for helping rescue two swimmers struggling in a rip current on Tuesday afternoon.

Source: ‘Protecting and serving’: Fast-acting Florida police officer leaps into ocean to rescue swimmers

Wow!

By mimicking a desert-dwelling chameleon, a team reporting in ACS’ Nano Letters has developed an energy-efficient, cost-effective coating. The material could keep buildings cool in the summers — or warm in the winters — without additional energy.

Source: Chameleon-inspired coating could cool and warm buildings through the seasons – American Chemical Society

That’s a pretty nifty idea.

The couple says patience, trust and a good sense humor are a few of the staples behind their long-lasting marriage.

Source: Canby couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary: ‘We were just meant to be together’

Wow. Inspiring.

Danaher and Cepheid announced a 20% price reduction in their life-saving TB tests after a pressure campaign from advocates.

Source: Danaher Lowers Cost of TB Tests After Pressure from John Green, Activists, & Orgs 

Great news for so many.

“Every story we heard from the locals, it was just a sad story. You do whatever you can to help them,” Capt. Vince Eckelkamp said.

Source: Pilot vacationing on Maui volunteered to fly plane as fires raged, helping 330 people get off the island

Well done, sir.

Brian Schwartz started the organization “I want to mow your lawn.”

Source: Jersey Proud: Wayne man’s pandemic lawn-mowing effort becomes nationwide endeavor

Very cool.

To date, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has funneled over $20 million into lifesaving pediatric oncology research.

Source: The Nonprofit Funding Kids’ Cancer Research Through Cookies

So cool.

A 12-year-old is credited for saving a drowning adult from a pool by using CPR.

Source: 12-year-old saves drowning man, credits CPR learned from ‘Stranger Things’

Todd Helton, a five-time All-Star, is teaming up with the national charity RIP Medical Debt to eliminate medical debt for Colorado residents.

Source: Rockies icon Todd Helton helping relieve $10 million in medical debt for Coloradans

Very cool.

People thought the cat was overheating, said shopper Jeff Simpkins about the resident feline, who is a TikTok star and lives at the store.

Source: Home Depot to customers: ‘Please do not take Leo’s shirt off’

Very cute.