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August 25, 2023

RIP Ron Cephas Jones: Emmy-Winning ‘This Is Us’ Star Dies at 66

Actor Ron Cephas Jones, best known for his role on the TV show This Is Us, has died at the age of 66. The Emmy-winner survived a double lung transplant in 2020 at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center but had been struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An official statement said the condition was the cause of his early passing. Jones was a talent on Broadway as well as on screen.

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August 16, 2023

Hawaiian Zookeeper Bravely Saves Critically Endangered Animals From Wildfires

Human lives were not the only ones threatened by the Maui wildfires. Numerous animals, many of which are critically endangered, were put at great risk from the disaster. On August 8, the fire threatened to spread to the Maui Bird Conservation Center in Makawao, which houses some of the rarest species on the planet. Before the flames got too close, however, a zookeeper stepped up and demonstrated inspiring bravery.

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August 11, 2023

First-Ever Mom and Daughter Pair Go to Space Together

What's your go-to mother-daughter bonding activity? Shopping, a beach day, a hike, or brunch are typical examples of quality family time. Some might take it to the next level with a cute photoshoot or a trip abroad. However, one mother-daughter pair is boldly going where no other has gone before: space.

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