Category: People

Teen Tech Guru Assists Seniors

The technology we use to gather information and connect with others is more important than ever in this time of pandemic, and one Florida teenager is helping seniors in his community catch up. Sam Friedman, a 17-year-old high school student in West Palm Beach, Florida, has always been the tech-savvy member of his family, helping…


Kind Mechanic Steps Up to Fix Paraplegic Woman’s Wheelchair Lift–and Act of Kindness Spreads

In a world where examples of “humanity” are few and far between, a kind act from a neighbor can go a long way. A Rhode Island mechanic changed the life of a disabled woman, making her daily routine more manageable, by offering a helping hand. Christian Barber, a resident of North Smithfield, went the extra mile…


Artist Uses Wet Plate Photography to Portray Native American Indians–and the Photos Are Stunning

Stumbling across an archaic photography technique known as “wet plate,” artist Shane Balkowitsch began a 20-year project to portray the Northern Plains Native Americans in the modern day. The nostalgic process would allow the North Dakotan photographer to display their spirit, pride, and enduring culture in a manner like no other technique. Balkowitsch’s series of…


Wife Has to Remind Husband Every Morning That They’re in Love Due to Rare Condition

A doting wife has to remind her husband every single morning that they’re in love due to a rare condition that causes memory loss. Christopher Robin Turner, 36, says his life imitates rom-com “50 First Dates” as he suffers from narcolepsy—which causes vivid dreams called hypnagogic hallucinations and memory loss—first thing in the morning. His…


9 Texas High School Seniors to Graduate With Incredible 5.0 GPAs–All Named Valedictorians

Bellaire High School is attracting media attention and making history in the process. Nine BHS seniors with perfect GPAs of 5.0 will complete their schooling this year—all as valedictorians. The nine star students and the colleges they plan to attend are: Daniel Chen—Carnegie Mellon University Alkiviades Boukas—University of Texas Evie Tsen-Ying Kao—University of Texas Miles…


Couple Who Struggled to Conceive for 7 Years Shed 432lb Between Them, Give Birth to a Girl

An obese couple have lost a staggering 432 pounds (approx. 196 kg) to become parents after they struggled to conceive for seven years. Dustin Hall, 37, shed a phenomenal 317 pounds (approx. 144 kg), and his wife Raquel, 34, lost 115 pounds (approx. 52 kg) after doctors told them that slimming down was their only…


Retired Ohio Sheriff Dies With Tiny K9 Partner Chihuahua Following on Same Day

The Ohio county sheriff and his tiny police dog were inseparable, their lives unwaveringly intertwined. It thus seems fitting that retired Geauga County sheriff Dan McClelland, 67, and his crime-fighting partner Midge, 16, would both die on the same day, Wednesday, April 14—McClelland, at a hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer, and Midge, a…


Long-Lost Adopted Brother and Sister Reunite After Decades Apart, Discover They Were Living ‘Parallel Lives’

Two siblings who were adopted separately as children have been reunited after decades apart. They discovered they were living “parallel lives” in the same state, New York, but never knew the other sibling existed, until recently. “We would love to get [our] story out so other adoptees don’t have to wait as long as we…


Long-Lost Adopted Brother & Sister Reunite After Decades Apart, Discover They Were Living ‘Parallel Lives’

Two siblings who were adopted separately as children have been reunited after decades apart. They discovered they were living “parallel lives” in the same state, New York, but never knew the other sibling existed, until recently. “We would love to get [our] story out so other adoptees don’t have to wait as long as we…


Premature Baby Born After Mom Saved Strangers From House Fire Is Now 16 and Thriving

A baby girl born prematurely—after her pregnant mom entered a burning house to save strangers years ago—has defied the odds, turning 16 last month. She suffered oxygen deprivation at birth, and doctors feared she may never walk or talk. Yet, baby Ashleigh battled through health setbacks and has come a long way. Making her mother…