Inspiring

November 5, 2026

78-Year-Old Man Completes His 43rd NYC Marathon as a Late-Night Crowd Cheers Him Across the Finish

Running a marathon requires both physical and mental endurance, along with dedicated training, to carry you through the 26.2-mile race. Few people find it appealing to spend hours logging miles on a weekend, so it’s not surprising that the annual worldwide number of marathon finishers is about 1.1 to 1.3 million—about 0.1% of the global population. Even just completing one marathon is an impressive feat. But running more than one? As a septuagenarian?

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October 26, 2026

Activist-Led Orchestra Takes a Stand Through Classical Music During Protests in France

Mass demonstrations have taken place across France since late September 2026, as people protest the rising cost of living, poor school conditions, government budget cuts, among other issues. While some rallies have turned violent, prompting frenzied headlines and distraught responses, many others have been peaceful. One such group is Orchestre du Nouveau Monde, or New World Orchestra, which accompanies the demonstrations with live music.

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October 14, 2026

Actor Dan Levy Speaks Out Against Shane Gillis’ Misogynistic SNL Monologue Criticizing What Women Wear

Comedian Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and not everyone was laughing. On the live sketch comedy show, the weekly guest host delivers a monologue where most people try to be funny; but, on this episode, Gillis’ brand of humor didn’t land. What felt especially distasteful for many viewers and fellow comedians was his criticism of women at the gym—particularly how they dress.

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October 12, 2026

Michael J. Fox Awarded Companion of the Order of Canada for Parkinson’s Advocacy

Michael J. Fox has spent decades entertaining audiences, but some of his most meaningful work has happened away from the screen. The Canadian actor was recently promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honor within the country, in recognition of his longtime advocacy for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Fox received the honor during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on October 2.

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