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Abandoned by his mother with only a stuffed orangutan for comfort, Punch the monkey has transformed into a social butterfly at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo—now waving at visitors and making friends.
This year's "Greater Goodies" reveal a striking pattern: films worldwide are celebrating love, courage, and connection—a possible response to our interconnected crises.
Campus & Community Atlas Hotel opens at the Enterprise Research Campus The Atlas Hotel is the latest building to open at the Enterprise Research Campus in Allston.Credit: Tishman Speyer Amy Kamosa Harvard Correspondent March 11, 2026 5 min read Art, food, views help give Allston space local flavor W...
Lainey Wilson is calling for backup: over a year after Duck Hodges' proposal, the country star admits wedding planning needs help—but she and her fiancé are in no rush.
A military veteran's service dog detects his heart attacks. Now he's raising money to get one for a teenager with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
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A late-night joke saved Ron Blake's life. When Colbert's humor broke through his darkest moment, Blake realized suicide wasn't his only option.
James Van Der Beek's 9-year-old daughter shares heartbreaking wisdom about grief, speaking to her late father daily since his death from colorectal cancer in February 2026.
Thirty-five dads gathered at a London pub to master hair braiding for their daughters—and the heartwarming "Pints and Ponytails" tutorial went viral.
Carrie Jakubowski woke from surgery to find her husband's face inches from hers—and burst into tears. The successful hysterectomy had been stressful for them both.
When Patricia Bery learned her baby's kidneys were developing abnormally, doctors delivered the devastating news and left. Then nurse Laurie Van Damme walked in—and changed everything.
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As federal immigration enforcement winds down, Joyce Uptown Food Shelf doubles down on innovation to feed Minneapolis residents left vulnerable by Operation Metro Surge.
Just as hospitals in Hyderabad begin to witness the morning footfall, their corridors are already alive with quiet urgency. Patients sit outside wards, relatives clutch prescription slips, and families who have travelled long distances wait anxiously for updates from doctors. In parallel, one major ...
When Zhang Ze was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis at four, his best friend Xu Bingyang didn't hesitate—he carried him to school on his back for six years.
After 11 years in prison, Kerwin Pittman is converting an abandoned North Carolina jail into housing for formerly incarcerated people—transforming the place that once held him.
A husband's sticky note during his Alzheimer's journey reveals the heartbreaking reality of watching someone you love transform into a stranger—and their enduring bond.
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A dog missing for 43 days in the mountains is finally home. The treacherous search that reunited the runaway with its owner proves some bonds refuse to break.
A Hindu temple in Chennai has quietly broken religious boundaries for 37 years, opening its doors to Muslims during Ramadan—a rare act of interfaith solidarity in India.
A thrift shop camera held a decades-old secret: pristine photos of a Swiss ski trip, waiting 50+ years to be seen.
Dozens of strangers lined up their classic cars to create an unforgettable parade for a man battling cancer.
Kenny McGowan's plow has hit pause for power lines, branches—and now two stranded dogs. What he found in the storm changed everything.
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A woman surprised her 90-year-old mother on her birthday with an unexpected guest: her estranged older sister. The emotional reunion left everyone in tears.
Paul Rudd's annual bowling tournament has raised money for stuttering youth for 12 years—and he keeps coming back for the kids.
A quick-thinking 911 call saved her father's life. When Xavier Dates hit his head falling down the stairs, his daughter Mia's composure and bravery made all the difference.
Wisconsin's Lake Mendota is freezing later each year, making it increasingly risky to predict when ice will be safe for winter activities.
A teacher's Instagram journey took an unexpected turn when her newborn son, Boston, was diagnosed with Coffin-Siris Syndrome and total hearing loss.
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After 40 years, a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad finally flows with clean water. The breakthrough came after 18 months of removing 3,000 tonnes of rubbish from Bansilalpet.
Women chase the perfect body their entire lives—until the body positivity movement rewrites the rules. Democracy Clothing is here to help you feel good in your skin.
A Chicago couple turned a cathartic lakeside scream into a weekly movement. Now strangers gather to let it all out.
A stray dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport found salvation when an officer decided to make her part of his family forever.
A baby fell into a lake—and strangers became heroes. Quick-thinking Good Samaritans sprang into action to pull the child to safety.
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A senior citizen from Emmaus House Whitehaven just became the Winter Olympics' most stylish competitor—and she didn't even need skates.
Osaka received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair its crumbling water infrastructure—a stunning donation that raises questions about the mysterious benefactor's identity.
Seven-year-old Reid's prized Pokémon card binder vanished at the airport. What United Airlines did next will restore your faith in humanity.
Peter Mutabazi has fostered 47 children and adopted three—driven by his own difficult childhood in Uganda to open his home and heart to kids in need.
Six-year-old Tessa's Stage 4 neuroblastoma has exhausted all treatment options in Australia. Now she must travel abroad to survive.
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Nearly 4 in 5 parents crave connection beyond work and home. One mom's Reddit post reveals how she built a thriving "mom village" in just one year—starting from crushing loneliness.
Staring down a life-threatening diagnosis at just 33, Kaedi Cecala learned she had myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow disease that could progress to acute myeloid leukemia.
A heroic stranger risked his own life to save a mother and her three children after their car plunged into a canal, in a dramatic rescue caught on camera.
Striking up a conversation with a stranger can feel nerve-wracking, but with the right approach, you can confidently connect with anyone, anywhere - from the grocery line to a crowded party.
Navigating a new city can be daunting for migrants, but one Colombian found guidance in a 2024 program that taught essential life skills, from credit scores to public transit.