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August 15, 2024

Flavor Flav Makes Jordan Chiles a Bronze Medal Clock After She Is Told To Return Her Olympics Medal

Embed from Getty Images The Olympics had a bittersweet end for the Team USA gymnasts. Jordan Chiles, who won bronze in the floor final, has been asked to return her Olympic bronze medal following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Not willing to let her be without a memento of her great performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, rapper Flavor Flav got her a special present.

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August 12, 2024

Pilot Daughter Surprises Proud Father Who’s a Passenger on Her Flight

In a heartwarming video, airplane co-pilot (also known as First Officer) Xylene shared the touching moment she surprised her dad before takeoff. Her dad is shown sitting in his seat when Xylene begins making an announcement over the intercom. Instantly recognizing his daughter’s voice, he looks up in shock and says, “What are you doing here?

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August 2, 2024

Generous “Shoeshine Man” Donates $200K in Tips to Children’s Hospital Over 30 Years

The story of a humble shoe shiner named Albert Lexie proves that small acts of kindness can go a long way. He worked at the Children's Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for over 30 years, where he polished the shoes of doctors, executives, and staff members in the building. Lexie charged between $2 and $5 per polish, earning him just $10,000 per year.

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July 26, 2024

Paraplegic Athlete Kevin Piette Walks With Robot Exoskeleton To Carry the Olympic Torch

The Olympic torch relay is one of the most exciting events going into the Olympic Games. Athletes and luminaries of all ages carry the flame from Greece all the way to the host city in a display of sportsmanship and brotherhood. Among the final torchbearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics is French Paralympian Kevin Piette, who just made history as the first athlete to participate in the torch relay wearing an exoskeleton.

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