Inspiring

September 26, 2022

After Losing His Leg, 21-Year-Old Runs Full Marathon Every Day To Raise Money for Cancer Research

A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing for anyone. Despite the decades of research, there is no definitive cure and most people with cancer, understandably, turn inwards—towards their treatment, their supportive family and friends, and their own mental and emotional well-being. Canadian Terry Fox, however, was a different kind of man. After his own diagnosis, which led to one of his legs being amputated, he expanded himself to become an international figure of inspiration.

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September 20, 2022

Blake Lively Calls Out Paparazzi by Sharing Her Pregnancy Photos on Her Own Terms

Congratulations are in order for actor Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds. They are expecting their fourth child together. After keeping private about it for months, Lively shared the news on her own terms by cradling her baby bump at Forbes Power Women's Summit on September 15. Unfortunately, the paparazzi haven’t been considerate about her privacy; photographers are always trying to snap sightings of the A-lister and her family.

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September 19, 2022

Ukrainian Mom Is Overjoyed To See Soldier Son Return Home After Saving Town From Russian Takeover

There's perhaps no bigger fear as a parent than sending your child off to war. The weeks and months of waiting for them to return can be excruciating. But one Ukrainian mom's wait is over after her town was liberated and she was reunited with her son. Derhachi District Mayor Vyacheslav Zadorenko posted the video to his Facebook.

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September 12, 2022

17-Year-Old Becomes the Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World

While most teenagers are simply hoping to get their driver’s license, 17-year-old Mack Rutherford has had far loftier goals. The ambitious teen sought to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world. After five months and a day, Rutherford—who pledged not to cut his hair until he arrived home from the flight—successfully achieved the incredible feat. In March 2022, when he was still 16, Rutherford took off on his adventure.

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