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Researchers have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk without freezing. The robotic garment gives a gentle push to the hips as the leg swings, helping the patient achieve a longer stride.
Source: Wearable Robotic Exosuit Improves Walking for Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease
Pretty cool.
Amid the rubble of Ukrainian buildings destroyed by Russian attacks, Australian builders Manfred Hin and Hamish Stirling have put their lives on hold, picked up their tools and gotten to work.
Source: Meet the Australian ‘builders without borders’ repairing war-torn homes and schools in Ukraine
Inspiring.
The elderly couple were crying tears of joy.
Source: Heartwarming Act of Kindness at Local Marketplace Uplifts Elderly Couple
Nice.
Each of the presents gifted were items that Abigail knew her parents wanted as children growing up, but never received.
Source: Daughter gifts mom and dad toys they always wanted as children, but never received
Pretty cute.
More than 80 years have passed since a racist mob destroyed Opal Lee’s family home in Fort Worth, Texas, but the 97-year-old said she still remembers the White crowd that forced her family out of their home.
Lovely.
Lucy the dog woke up her owners, who then called the fire department early Friday morning.
Source: Arlington police credit ‘Lucy’ the dog with prompt fire response
Another good dog.
A woman driving very slowly, yet partially blinded by the low winter sun coming in through the windscreen, ran the three down.
Source: Run Over by A Car, Mob of High Schoolers Hoist the Machine Off Mother and 2 Kids
Wow!
No Ka ‘Oi owner Omi Chamdi said he was one of the lucky ones — the fires had avoided his home and storefront. That’s why, in its aftermath, Chamdi, a longtime Maui resident, immediately sprang into action and advertised free restorations.
Source: Maui wildfires ruined personal treasures. A local jeweler is repairing items for free
What a great way to give back.
Today’s good news story comes from Norman, Oklahoma. The owner of a hot dog establishment in Oklahoma got more than he expected when a customer’s photo turned his slow day into a bustling success.
Source: Owner Standing By Door Hoping For Customers Gets Sudden Influx After Facebook Post
So cool.
Today’s good news story comes from Baltimore, Maryland. This Christmas, the magic of the season unfolded in the heartwarming story of Barbara Rieco, a grandmother whose long-lost dream was unwrapped by her grandson, Chad Cooper …
Love this.