A child almost drowned swimming near a river mouth at Port Noarlunga in South Australia last week, but amazingly, he was pulled to safety by a dog in a life jacket not a moment too soon. The pooch is being hailed as a hero. Jamie and Rob Osborn had brought their dog, Max, to the…
Dog in Lifejacket Rushes to Rescue Boy Drowning in River in Australia, Tows Him to Safety
Photographer Colorizes Holocaust Photos, Bringing Them to Life ‘So This Never Happens Again’
Photographer Tom Marshall has grabbed the attention of thousands by adding color to black-and-white photographs of the Holocaust, making distant-seeming faces seem vivid and recognizable. His updated photographs are both striking and horrifying, bringing to light the depth of suffering that happened in the concentration camps of WWII. Marshall, who is known for restoring historical…
Once-Homeless Orphan Lived in His Car as a Teen, but Joining the Army Changed His Life Forever
As a boy orphaned at a young age, Matthew Mickey was homeless when he witnessed on television the twin towers collapse during 9/11. It was a scene of wreckage to match the story of his own early life. That event changed many people’s lives forever, including Matthew’s. But for him, some good came of it:…
Couple Takes Nephew Into Their Home After Parents’ Alleged Abuse Lands Him in Hospital
A Virginia couple has welcomed their baby nephew into their home after he faced alleged physical abuse at the hands of his birth parents to the point that the 7-month-old was hospitalized for his injuries. Michelle Harris Templeton, 31, and her husband, Nathan, 32, decided to choose a new name for their nephew, calling him…
Mom of Autistic Boy Writes ‘Thank You’ Blog to Little Girl Classmate Who ‘Likes Him Just the Way He Is’
Kate, a stay-at-home mom who lives in Colorado with her kids and husband, Steve, is continually inspired by their three children, all of whom have special needs. Having struggled with judgment from others toward her differently abled kids, Kate was touched when a little girl at her son Nicholas’s kindergarten took a shine to him….
Religious Books Seized and Burned in Communist China, Believers Given Jail Terms
Years ago, the horrors of the holocaust paved the way for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; however, our basic right to freedom of religion or belief is still being trampled in societies ruled by totalitarian regimes. In communist China, practicing a certain faith, printing, or even reading religious books could result in prison terms…
Woman With Spinal Cord Injury and One Ovary Celebrates Getting Pregnant for the First Time
A woman had complications at birth causing a spinal cord injury that forever weakened the left side of her body. As she has been wheelchair-bound throughout her life, she thought she may never have a baby of her own. However, falling pregnant at the age of 30 was an unexpected joy, sending Alyssa Higgins, from Rockland County, New…
Family Has All Their New Clothes Stolen After Thieves Break Into Car, so LAPD Officers Step In to Help
A family in Boyle Heights had just purchased all new clothing for the household with savings and gift cards. When thieves broke into the family’s car and stole everything, family members were devastated. LAPD officers responded, were stirred by the situation, and decided to help out. They reached out to Badge of Heart, a nonprofit…
100-Year-Old Navy Vet Finally Awarded 3 Medals for Service in World War II 75 Years Late
For 75 years, Walter Ness has waited to receive the medals he earned serving in World War II. Now, two months after his 100th birthday, the Navy veteran was finally awarded three military service medals for his role as a minesweeper in Guam. Ness’s daughter, Karen Pennett, said her father didn’t expect to receive the…
Lone Woman on Train Approached by Strange Man Gets AirDrop Text ‘U Good?’ From 2 Teens
A UK woman has been sharing words of gratitude on Twitter after two teenage boys, whom she didn’t know at the time, helped her out of a dicey situation that occurred during a public train ride. Mary McLennan, 21, had just boarded a train alone at Manchester Piccadilly station in the north of England when…
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