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D-Day Pilot Celebrated Turning 102 Attributing Longevity to ‘Art, Music, Good Food and the Finest Wine’
A D-Day pilot celebrated turning 102, and attributes his longevity partly to a love of fine wine, among other pleasures.
Harry Gamper, who turned 102...
Tourist Survives 18 Hours at Sea By Clinging to a Soccer Ball
Strong currents swept a 30-year-old man out to sea while he was on a beach vacation—but reminiscent of the movie Castaway, he now has...
Vermont Startup’s Electric Plane That Lifts-Off Vertically is Really Taking Off
A Vermont-based company pioneering electric vertical take off and landing planes, or "eVTOL" in the industry, is attracting huge investment and orders from different...
Check Out These Victories for Old Growth Forests Worldwide on International Forest Day
Monday was International Day of Forests, a perfect moment for taking a walk under your local trees and reading a roundup of forest victories...
Ukraine Receives Truckload of Starlink Terminals From Elon Musk For Uninterrupted Internet
Elon Musk has sent a truckload of necessary equipment for his Starlink service to Ukraine, at the request of a government minister.
With the country's...
For a Man’s 80th Birthday, a Wrong is Made Right Six Decades Later
Billy Macon is a faithful husband, father, and grandfather. He ran his own business, wrote a book, and enjoys his hobbies. But for six...
On Their 77th Anniversary, Iowa Couple Finally Gets to Take Their Wedding Photos
The bride is 97. The groom is 98. The couple has been married for 77 years, and thanks to some very special folks who...
They Brought Scouting to 10,000 Afghan Kids – And Just Got Permission to Continue By the Taliban
In times of war and crisis, it's important to remember that for every story of loss and tragedy, there is a story of courage...
What Can the Wise Voices of J.R.R. Tolkien, Frodo Baggins, and Gandalf the Grey Teach Us About the Present Day
Of course, the commentary of wise figures from The Lord of the Rings would be relevant for every day and every moment, such is...
Teen Raised $38,000 By Cutting Off His 19-inch Afro – And Gave the Money to Help Kids With Cancer
When the thing you’re best known for is having great big hair, chopping it off might be considered the ultimate sacrifice, but one generous...
The Hero Who Jumped Into the Bay to Save a Toddler is Honored to Accept Ride With The Thunderbirds (Watch)
The hero who jumped into a Maryland bay last month to save a toddler was honored by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds acrobatic jet...
12-year-old Gives Grandpa His Dream of Flying in Spitfire By Sending Heartfelt Notes to Airfields
His wife of 57 years had just been moved into a care home last summer due to Alzheimer's disease, and sadness was his only...
Grandson Finds Grandpa’s Lost WWII Army Band Recordings –The Only Known Live Music Recording Near a Battlefield
A World War II recording that had been lost for nearly a half-century was discovered in an attic—and it’s believed to be the only...
World’s First All-Civilian Mission to Space Will Usher in New Era While Raising Money for St. Jude’s
SpaceX announced plans for the world’s first all-civilian mission to space. Targeted for late 2021, the flight will be commanded by Jared Isaacman, a...
A 93-Year-old Veteran Whittling Walking Sticks Has Raised $16,000 For Food Pantry
When the going gets tough, the tough keep going, or at least that’s what you do when you’re a 93-year-old retired Air Force Colonel—and...
Study Says Combining a Daily Protein Shake With Exercise Doesn’t Just Make You Stronger, It Makes You Smarter Too
It’s well known that exercise boosts the brain as well as the body. Now it’s been found that the cognitive and physical benefits of...
70-Year-Old Veteran Battling Cancer Hailed as an ‘Angel’ After He Charged into Burning Home to Save Neighbors
Despite battling cancer, 70-year-old veteran Marshall Helm did not hesitate to charge into his neighbor's home earlier this week.
Billionaire Reaches His Goal Of Giving Away His Entire Fortune After 38 Years Of Secret Donations
In 1982, a wealthy businessman quietly set up a philanthropic foundation. His goal was to secretly give away his entire fortune. Now, 38 years...
Couple Restores 100-Year-Old Sewing Machine–And Learns To Sew–So They Can Donate Face Masks to the Needy
Giselle Williams didn't know how to sew. But she did have a family heirloom sitting around the house—her great-great-grandmother’s Singer sewing machine—and wondered if...
Simple New Blood Test For Prostate Cancer Determines Presence and Stage of Cancer With 99% Accuracy
A new blood test can detect the presence and stage of prostate cancer with an accuracy of around 99%—reducing the need for invasive biopsies.