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January 3, 2024

Dutch Church Hosts a 96-Day-Long Service To Protect an Armenian Refugee Family From Being Deported

Church services are known for bringing people together. Sometimes, they can also rally behind a community member in need of help. But few efforts are as unique as that of Bethelkerk (Bethel Church), in the Netherlands. Facing deportation, a refugee family took shelter at the Protestant temple.

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January 3, 2024

Retired Couple Sells Everything To Live on Cruise Ships Forever

From Australia to the West Coast, senior couples seem to have found a cheaper and exciting alternative to retirement—living on...

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December 28, 2023

Dad Pens Sweet and Supportive Note to Gay Son That Hasn’t Come Out Yet

Even in this day and age, many LGBTQ+ people struggle with fear and anxiety when coming out to their loved...

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December 24, 2023

Watch a Dad’s Wholesome Reaction to His Daughter’s Near Perfect SAT Score

Any parent who sends their children to school hopes to see good grades throughout their education. This is especially important when taking the SAT, which is widely used for college admissions across the country. One dad sat at the table, hoping to hear that his daughter got at least a 1510 score (out of 1600).

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December 18, 2023

Baby Blown Away in a Tornado Is Found Safe and Sound in a “Little Tree Cradle”

Even when all hope seems lost, miracles can still happen.

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December 18, 2023

95-Year-Old World War II Veteran Teaches History He Lived Through

Not many history teachers have first-hand experience of their subject matter.

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December 14, 2023

Teen Collects, Cleans, and Packages Custom LEGO Brick Sets To Donate To Underprivileged Kids

LEGO bricks are one of the most beloved toys by kids around the world. Known for their simple design, these tiny plastic bricks can foster infinite creative possibilities. Unfortunately, because of their price tag, they can be just out of reach for kids in underserved communities.

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December 14, 2023

Rare Saharan Antelope Is Brought Back From the Brink of Extinction

Like so many animals today, Saharan antelope are severely threatened.

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December 14, 2023

10-Year-Old’s “Postbox to Heaven” Is Adopted by Cemeteries Across UK

Grief is different for everyone. Many people going through mourning wish they could have another word with their loved ones.

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December 13, 2023

Kind Strangers Send 64 Pairs of Tiny Shoes to Chicken With Missing Toes So He Can Walk Around Easier

Some owners accessorize their pets to protect them from the elements or to simply add a little style to their look. But for a chicken named Nubz and his human, Meesh Davignon, the tiny shoes he wears around his home are so much more. After the chicken lost his toes, Davignon noticed he had trouble walking on hard surfaces. She wondered if giving him a pair of little dog boots would make a difference.

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