Inspiring

May 19, 2026

This Traveling “Grandma Stand” Lets You Talk To Senior Women Who Will Listen, Hug, and Offer Advice

The older we get, the more knowledge we gain from our experiences, and one could argue that senior women are probably the wisest of us all. Unfortunately, they don’t often get many opportunities to share their wisdom with younger people. Back in 2012, however, a 96-year-old grandmother named Eileen Matthews was given a unique opportunity to do just that. Her grandson, Mike Matthews, knew she was the best listener out there.

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May 14, 2026

Runner Becomes First Woman Ever To Win the Cocodona 250, a Grueling 3-Day Ultramarathon

Anyone who completes a marathon deserves respect, but 34-year-old Rachel Entrekin takes endurance racing to another level. She recently made history by beating every competitor—men included—in the Cocodona 250, known as one of the most demanding ultramarathons in the world. After setting off early on Monday morning on May 4, Entrekin didn’t cross the finish line until Wednesday afternoon.

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April 24, 2026

68-Year-Old Domino’s Pizza Driver Goes Out of His Way To Buy Soda, and the Small Act Changes His Life

Every day, countless pizza orders are delivered around the country. Still, few of these transactions are as significant as the one between Brian Wilson and a 68-year-old delivery driver named Dan Simpson. On a busy Friday night, Wilson ordered a pan pizza and a two-liter Diet Coke. The restaurant was out of this type of soda, so Simpson tried to reach out to the customer but got no answer.

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April 8, 2026

Coffee Shop Regulars Support Autistic Co-Owner With $1,400 After Tip Jar Theft

When 30-year-old Michael Coyne reached the end of his shift on March 4, the co-owner of Red White and Brew Coffeehouse in Warwick, Rhode Island, discovered that someone had stolen $20 from his tip jar, leaving just $2 behind. Michael, who has autism and ADHD, was understandably upset, but when the local community heard what had happened, they came together to show their support.

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