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US man leaves job interview, rescues baby in runaway stroller, then lands job

May 12, 2023 by Leo

Ron Nessman was leaving a job interview at a California Applebee’s when he spotted a baby stroller hurtling towards a busy road

Source: US man leaves job interview, rescues baby in runaway stroller, then lands job

Well done!

California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images

May 11, 2023 by Leo

The storms that hit California in the past months provided glimpses of hope as the severe draught up and down the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows.

Source: California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images

Some amazing photos.

He missed graduation during WWII. Now 101, he’ll walk with Class of ’23.

May 10, 2023 by Leo

Fredric Taylor, 101, missed his 1943 graduation at Cornell College for military training. Eighty years later, the Iowa school is inviting him back.

Source: He missed graduation during WWII. Now 101, he’ll walk with Class of ’23.

What an inspiration.

A new start after 60: we planned a quiet retirement – but ended up fighting food poverty

May 9, 2023 by Leo

Diane and David Rowsell were looking forward to spending more time with the grandchildren. Then they discovered how many of their neighbours in York were going hungry

Source: A new start after 60: we planned a quiet retirement – but ended up fighting food poverty

Making a difference.

Family friend, community gift puppy to Cranston girl battling leukemia

May 8, 2023 by Leo

Izabelle Major 12-Year-old battling Leukemia has one wish, to receive a puppy who will be by her side on good days and bad. Steven Barbato, a former coworker o

Source: Family friend, community gift puppy to Cranston girl battling leukemia

Nice.

84-year-old woman working toward GED after husband passed away

May 7, 2023 by Leo

An 84-year-old woman is proving it is never too late to learn.

Source: 84-year-old woman working toward GED after husband passed away

Never. Too. Late.

Never.

Fur-ever home: Raleigh technician who rescued kitten hiding in car has adopted her, auto shop says

May 6, 2023 by Leo

A Raleigh auto shop technician who rescued a six-week-old kitten hiding in a car has officially adopted her, according to Quality Plus Automotive Service, Inc.

Source: Fur-ever home: Raleigh technician who rescued kitten hiding in car has adopted her, auto shop says

Very cute.

New technique opens the brain to unprecedented neurological treatments

May 5, 2023 by Leo

A study in monkeys and human patients shows how the blood-brain barrier can be crossed to allow the delivery of drugs that, in theory, could treat Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

Source: New technique opens the brain to unprecedented neurological treatments

Expensive, for now, but an amazing advancement.

Berkeley diner provides free meals to anyone who’s hungry, no questions asked

May 4, 2023 by Leo

Classic American diners make money serving up hearty meals for a fair price but one East Bay establishment has built its business giving away food.

Source: Berkeley diner provides free meals to anyone who’s hungry, no questions asked

Nice.

Community gathers donations to send Washington High special needs students to prom

May 3, 2023 by Leo

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Dreams came true for a special group of students at Washington High School on Saturday evening, and it was all thanks to an outpour of love from the community. “Ther…

Source: Community gathers donations to send Washington High special needs students to prom

Very cool.

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