The Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department plans to replace the gear they’ve been using since the 1980s.
Source: 91-year-old donates $500K to rural volunteer fire department in Henry County
Wow!
Woman reunites with the heroes who saved her life as a baby
“I believe it was divine intervention for these two to show up.”
Source: Woman reunites with the heroes who saved her life as a baby
I love reunions like this.
Couple Who Met as ‘Miracle Babies’ in Hospital Were Meant to Be Together–Now Have a Child of Their Own
2 babies born prematurely in a hospital forged a friendship when their families kept in touch—but later realized they’re made for each other.
Sweet.
Stem cell injections could be the key to curing MS
A single dose straight to the brain appears to reduce inflammation and stop the disease from progressing.
Source: Stem cell injections could be the key to curing MS
Exciting!
‘Don’t die, I will be back’: Oklahoma boy saves parents after tornado tosses truck
Nine-year-old Branson Baker ran more than a mile for help after parents wounded when twister flung family’s vehicle into trees
Source: ‘Don’t die, I will be back’: Oklahoma boy saves parents after tornado tosses truck
VERY well done.
Battery costs have plummeted by 90% in less than 15 years, turbocharging renewable energy shift
The rapidly falling battery prices are already enabling the deployment of more renewable microgrids and solar home systems in areas lacking reliable grid access.
Source: Battery costs have plummeted by 90% in less than 15 years, turbocharging renewable energy shift
With more improvements to come.
Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs.
Source: Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
Love this.
How many children did not die thanks to progress in global health?
Thanks to improvements in global health, more than 100 million children have been saved since 1990.
Source: How many children did not die thanks to progress in global health?
So many. So cool. Progress you don’t hear about often.
Good Samaritans pull driver out of car engulfed in flames
Dashcam footage shows bystanders racing to help after a fiery crash Monday morning.
Source: Good Samaritans pull driver out of car engulfed in flames
Amazing.
Woman’s ‘Bold’ Text to Grubhub Driver Really Delivered — They’re Getting Married Next Year!
“It was so unlike me. I still can’t believe I did it,” Bullerman, 25, tells PEOPLE. “But it was just a visceral feeling in my stomach. He just had very kind eyes.”
Source: Woman’s ‘Bold’ Text to Grubhub Driver Really Delivered — They’re Getting Married Next Year!
Very cute.