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August 2, 2023

90-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Milestone Birthday by Jumping Out of a Plane

Turning 90 is a huge achievement. That's why a woman named Marg Burg wanted to celebrate it in a truly spectacular fashion. For her milestone birthday, the Arizona senior had one thing in mind: “I’m gonna jump out of a plane,” she told 12News. And so she took to the skies with the help of a skydiving instructor.

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August 1, 2023

Soccer Fan Takes His Blind Friend to the Stadium and Describes the Whole Match to Him

The excitement that soccer awakens in a person is a universal feeling.

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August 1, 2023

Bride Asks Parents to Have First Dance at Her Own Wedding Since They Didn’t Have Their Own

Years into their marriage, many couples still look back fondly to their wedding—particularly, that epic first dance as husband and...

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July 31, 2023

Officer Called To Remove Boy From Area Winds Up Surprising Him With a New PlayStation

Summer jobs are a great way to earn a little extra money. A boy in Georgia decided to ask his neighborhood if they wanted any yard work done so he could save enough to buy his own PlayStation. However, when the local police were called to remove him from the area, the kid explained the reason for his visits.

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July 28, 2023

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Donates Historic Sum to SAG-AFTRA to Support Actors Out of Work

On July 13, the union of actors announced they were going on strike.

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July 26, 2023

All-Terrain Track Chairs Added to All Minnesota State Parks for Improved Accessibility

Nature is for everyone; however, it's not always accessible for all.

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July 25, 2023

New California Law Covers 100% of College Costs for Foster Youth

Financing higher education is a challenge for most U.S. students, but it can be particularly difficult for those in foster care. A new law in California seeks to change the circumstances of over 60,000 foster youth by covering the entire cost of college—from tuition to housing—at any UC, Cal State, or California community college.

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July 25, 2023

Scuba Diver Recovers Woman’s Lost $9,500 Wedding Ring From the Bottom of a Lake

Retrieving a lost ring from a lake sounds like looking for a needle in haystack.

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July 23, 2023

Britain’s Oldest Cathedral Pairs with Graffiti Artist for Year Long Collaboration

Graffiti artist Ant Steel has always enjoyed using his art to bring joy to the community.

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July 20, 2023

Bullied Kid Ringing Neighbor’s Doorbell to Find New Friends Has Gone Viral

Making new friends is not easy at any age. After being bullied by some of his peers, 11-year-old Shayden Walker wanted to find new kids to be his friends. So, he rang the doorbell of his neighbor, Brennan Ray, to ask if he knew any kids around his age in the neighborhood to be his friend.

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