Video
August 5, 2025

Watch the Moment a NHL Mascot Is Charged by a Grizzly Bear While Shooting a Promotional Video

Seattle, and all of Washington state, is known for its closeness to nature and the ocean. That’s why, when the city got a National Hockey League (NHL) team in 2021, the Seattle Kraken, the organization’s branding was closely tied to these elements. Most notably, they got a mascot named Buoy, a “sea-troll,” putting together a whimsical mix of land and sea imagery.

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Inspiring
August 4, 2025

Colin Farrell Completes Dublin Marathon While Pushing His Friend in a Wheelchair

In October 2024, Irish actor Colin Farrell ran the Dublin Marathon and pushed his friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair for the final stretch. Fogarty lives with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and incurable skin condition often called “butterfly skin” due to its extreme fragility, causing the skin to blister easily. Farrell’s act of solidarity helped raise €774,000 (around $895,500) for Debra Ireland, a charity that supports people with EB.

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My Modern Met

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