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May 11, 2023

Blind and Neurodivergent Teen Pianist Performs for King Charles III at Coronation Concert

A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent deserves the biggest stage they can get, and for one teen prodigy, this meant a royal celebration. Lucy Illingworth, a 13-year-old blind and neurodivergent pianist, first marveled the world a few months ago. Her performance of a Chopin nocturne on a piano in a train station in Leeds shocked the judges of the British talent show The Piano, and moved passersby to tears.

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May 11, 2023

Struggling London Marathon Runner Gets Help From Fellow Athletes To Finish the Race

Training for a marathon is one of the most physically demanding activities you can willingly put yourself through.

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May 10, 2023

Lithuanian Man Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean From Spain to Florida in 121 Days

For a young Lithuanian man named Aurimas Valujavičius, the phrase “the trip of a lifetime” means a history-making adventure.

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May 10, 2023

This Sports Bar in Portland Only Shows Women’s Sports for an Important Reason

Very few women's sports receive the same TV coverage or even attention as their male counterparts. However, one venue is trying to change that fact. Based in Portland, Oregon, a woman-owned sports bar cleverly called The Sports Bra caters specifically to women and women's sports. Rather than show the most popular sport on the air, they only promote female athletes and their sports.

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May 8, 2023

Lost Teddy Bear With Last Recording of Little Girl’s Mom Is Replaced by Build-A-Bear

The story of a 4-year-old who lost her highly significant teddy bear has taken a positive turn.

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May 8, 2023

Father Takes Son on 15-Minute Coffee Dates Every Day to Help Him Adjust to Going to Pre-K

For many kids, entering school or pre-k can be daunting.

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May 5, 2023

105-Year-Old WWII Veteran With No Living Relatives Receives Over 3,000 Birthday Cards

On April 21, 2023, World War II veteran Ernest Horsfall turned an incredible 105 years old. Born in West Yorkshire in 1918, he has lived through 27 different Prime Ministers and five British monarchs and still has plenty of memories about his long life.

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May 4, 2023

Inspiring 84-Year-Old Is Working Towards Her GED After Her Husband Passed Away

It's never too late to go back to school.

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May 4, 2023

Robert Irwin Recreates Childhood Photo of Him and His Late Father Steve Irwin

Looking back at old photos can remind us of fond memories as well as stir up many emotions.

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May 4, 2023

Mattel Releases Anna May Wong Barbie Doll To Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Just in time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mattel has announced a new Barbie doll honoring Anna May Wong. A trailblazing movie star from the first half of the 20th century, Wong is widely considered to be the first Chinese American female actor in Hollywood.

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