The Bus Driver Who Found More Than a Gem.
It was a typical morning at Simonds Elementary. Backpacks hung neatly by the door, children chatted at their desks, and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils filled the air. But at one little desk, a kindergartener sat quietly, her face…
Eclipse: The Solo Bus-Riding Dog Who Stole a City’s Heart.
Every day in Seattle, there’s a special passenger who turns heads and brings smiles the moment she hops aboard the bus. Her name is Eclipse—a friendly, black Labrador–Mastiff mix—and she’s not riding with a human. She’s riding solo. Eclipse’s daily…
Home at First Base: A Daddy’s Return and a Daughter’s Joy.
Four-year-old Charlie stepped up to the plate at her tee-ball game, her little hands gripping the bat with all the focus her tiny body could muster. She had no idea what surprise awaited her that afternoon. For the past two…
Plastic Bag Bans in the U.S. Linked to Nearly 50% Drop in Shoreline Litter, Landmark Study Finds.
For decades, plastic bags have been among the most stubborn and damaging forms of litter in the ocean. Light enough to blow into waterways and durable enough to survive for years, they entangle birds and marine life, choke sea turtles,…
Seventh Grader Saves Siblings and Grandmother from House Fire, Earns Title of Honorary Firefighter.
In Petersburg, Virginia, a seventh grader is being hailed as a hometown hero after risking his own safety to save his family from a fast-moving house fire. Four lives were spared that day — and all because 12-year-old Romir Parker’s…
40 Years After Learning CPR, Mother Saves Teen’s Life at Baseball Practice.
When Johnette Wilmot learned CPR as a 17-year-old high school student, she never imagined she’d carry that knowledge unused for four decades. But on a warm afternoon in Alabama, during an ordinary baseball tryout, everything she learned all those years…
Wild Crow Forms Unbreakable Bond with Danish Boy — and Becomes Part of the Family.
In Denmark, an unlikely friendship has taken flight — quite literally. A wild Eurasian crow named Russell has become a beloved member of one family’s daily life, visiting them regularly, mingling with their pets, and most of all, showering affection…
Bullied Teen Makes Unforgettable Prom Entrance Escorted by 1,500 Bikers.
For years, 16-year-old Josh Duff had endured the sting of isolation. Struggling to fit in at school due to learning difficulties, epilepsy, and autism, he often felt alone, misunderstood, and left out. But last week, on the night of his…
Chihuahua Becomes ‘Four-Legged Hero’ After Guiding Alpine Rescuers to Trapped Owner.
High in the Swiss Alps, where the air is thin and the snow hides both beauty and danger, a hiking trip nearly turned fatal — until a loyal Chihuahua became the unlikely hero of the day. The man, trekking across…
Woman Discovers 35-Year-Old Message Hidden Inside Toilet Paper Roll by Little Girl.
When Charlotte England-Black and her husband moved into their new home five months ago, they expected to find the usual odds and ends in the attic — a few dusty boxes, maybe an old chair or two. What they didn’t…