Inspiring
May 12, 2023

Barber Shaves His Head in Solidarity With Mother Fighting Cancer and Then His Friends Do the Same

On any given day, there are millions of people across the world who are battling cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there were 18.1 million cancer cases recorded in 2020. Though it is a battle faced by many, it is nonetheless a scary, painful, and tiring experience for patients and their families. Going through rounds of chemo, is yet another struggle in the quest for health. It is physically and mentally draining.

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Music
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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Good News
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. And when race day finally comes—after months of training and hours spent pounding the pavement—you want to finish the race strong. But sometimes, that just doesn’t happen. A runner at the 2023 London Marathon experienced this as he worked his way towards the end of the race.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.