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June 6, 2023

Boy Cries Tears of Joy After Getting a Bat From His Father and Then Hits a Home Run

The smallest things can make the biggest difference in a child’s life. In a heartwarming video, a kid named Braheim Fowler received a seemingly simple gift from his father that absolutely moved him to tears. The young boy received a green baseball bat and couldn’t contain his joy.

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June 6, 2023

Stolen Baby Donkey Is Found and Reunited With Mother in Tearful Reunion

After a two-week search, a baby donkey named Moon was finally returned to her mother.

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June 6, 2023

Amanda Gorman’s Book Sales Skyrocket Following a Ban on Her Poem in a Florida School

The work of author and poet Amanda Gorman is getting a boost in sales after a Florida book ban.

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June 3, 2023

Sir David Attenborough Has So Many Honors That There Are More Letters After His Name Than in It

Sir David Attenborough has dedicated his life to the natural world and environmental causes. His work has raised awareness of the threats that habitats face, and it reminds us how we are all connected. It's this devotion to science that has earned him multiple honors and awards. It's really awe-inspiring to see how many he has, using a unique metric to shine a light on just how many he holds.

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June 2, 2023

Buffalo Couple Who Sheltered South Korean Tourists During Blizzard Reunite in Seoul

On December 23, 2022, Alexander and Andrea Campagna answered a frantic knock at their door.

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June 1, 2023

45 Brilliant Quotes About Art From Famous Artists and Great Creative Minds

Many people turn to the portfolios of prolific artists, writers, and other creatives when seeking artistic inspiration.

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June 1, 2023

72-Year-Old Graduates College and His 99-Year-Old Mom Proudly Attends the Ceremony

Learning is a lifelong journey. While some people go to college early, others have a different scholastic route. For Sam Kaplan, he spent 50 years out of the classroom before eventually finding his way back at the age of 68. After enrolling in Georgia Gwinnett College, he worked toward achieving a degree in Cinema and Media Arts. The now-72-year-old proudly crossed the stage on May 11 and was cheered on by his 99-year-old mother.

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May 31, 2023

Girl Born in Jail Defies Expectations and Gets Accepted to Harvard University

Congratulations are in order for one exceptional young woman.

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May 31, 2023

Rick Hoyt, Who Finished 32 Boston Marathons With His Father Pushing His Wheelchair, Has Died at 61

Rick Hoyt, whose father pushed him in his wheelchair for 32 Boston Marathons, has died at age 61.

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May 31, 2023

Man Wins $100K in Lottery and Pledges to Build Classrooms in Mali

What would you do if you won the lottery? For one North Carolina man, the answer is simple—he would help others by supporting education. Meet Souleymane Sana, a 39-year-old dance instructor in North Carolina who originally emigrated from Mali, a war-torn country in West Africa. Hoping to help the kids from his native country, he purchased a scratch-off ticket. Fortunately, luck was on his side, and he won $100,000.

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