It hasn’t been easy behind bars for Aaron Benson. So, graduating from college is a step in the right direction towards a better life. Benson is of the 25 inmates in Lancaster prison in California who graduated and received their diplomas at the first-ever prison Cal State graduation ceremony. For […]
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Kids Practice Reading to Shy Shelter Dogs at the Missouri Humane Society
At the Missouri Humane Society, children help shelter pups learn socialization in the most unique way. Namely, the kids practice reading and also help the shy dogs to socialize in the mutually beneficial program known as the Shelter Buddies Reading Program. In the program, the children read to a non-judgmental […]
Full Battery Charge in 15 Minutes: The World’s Fastest Electric Car Charger Has Been Launched
ABB is a Swiss engineering company that has launched what they claim to be the fastest electric car charger in the world. It’s capable of recharging an electric car in just 15 minutes. Electric cars are increasingly popular; however, they have a major downside. This is the time-consuming process of […]
This Happy Golden Retriever Loves His Job as a Durian Fruit Harvester
Jubjib is a Thai golden retriever that spends his days helping out his hoomans with the harvest of durian fruit. Their farm produces fresh durian and has its own products like the fried durian. The sweet Jubjib joined the family business back in 2014 and has become a very important […]
Denmark Cleverly Repurposes Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters
With worries about climate change being a hot topic in recent years, it comes as no surprise that plenty of countries globally are changing their power consumption and switching to renewable sources of energy. One of the most popular sustainable alternative energies is definitely the wind one. In places such […]
ICU Staff Surprise Patient with a Vow Renewal Ceremony at Hospital’s Chapel
Collette Hurd had a hard year, but thanks to her amazing medical team, she got a chance to experience a unique anniversary celebration with her closest people. Hurd who’s 57 was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension last year. This rare illness causes hypertension in the arteries of the heart and lungs. […]
Australia Returns Huge Daintree Rainforest to its Aboriginal Owners on the Border of the Great Barrier Reef
Some of the most beautiful natural sites in Australia have gone back into Aboriginal ownership, including the Daintree rainforest in Queensland. This area that spans more than 160,000 hectares is now co-managed by the government and the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people. The hope is for the area to eventually transition […]
Utah Ice Center Makes Snow for Dying, Cold-Loving Dog to Enjoy Winter once more
The Salt Lake County Ice Center in Utah made gallons of shaved snow for a terminally ill dog named Maggie to make sure she has one more chance to roll in the snowbank-her favorite activity. The Utah office recently shared on their Facebook about a heartbreaking request which they received. […]
Police Officers Buy a Kid a New Bike-Dunkin’ Rewards Them with Tickets to a Big Game
A pair of kind-hearted Taunton police officers who surprised one boy with a new bike received a surprise too. Dunkin’ wanted to recognize their act of kindness and gifted them with tickets to a big game. The officers Michael Flynn and Michael Hughes got tickets for the highly-anticipated Patriots vs. […]
90-Year-Old Fisherman Has Been Cleaning Plastic Waste from the Ocean for Two Decades
Wayan Nyo is a 90-year-old fisherman from Indonesia who’s part of a beautiful culture that’s passionate about ocean protection. Throughout his childhood and the years after, Nyo spent his life mostly on the waters. Every day, he would take his nets and mesh sacks and go with his boat on […]