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9-year-old holds bake sale to raise money for father’s funeral

It’s extremely heartbreaking when a loved ones dies unexpectedly. It’s even more heartbreaking when their family doesn’t have money to pay for a proper burial, but perhaps what tugs at your heartstrings the most is ...

Columbus Zoo welcomes new baby koala, first born in 15 years

Koalas are beautiful animals and a symbol of Australian wildlife, but this important species has long been in danger. They are listed as a vulnerable species, and their already diminished numbers took a big hit ...

New Jersey caterer runs free food pantry for his community out of his garage

When the pandemic began in March 2020 and countless people, including Barney Corrigan, lost their jobs Corrigan, a caterer, wanted to find a way to help out his neighbors. He collected a few canned goods ...

Breast cancer survivor pleads with public after entire family gets COVID-19 from Christmas gathering

Like so many people, Kathi Shepherd, a breast cancer survivor, made the difficult decision to stay at home while her family gathered during the holidays this year. Now, while her entire family battles COVID-19, she’s ...

Great-grandfather helps over 100 struggling families by paying off their utility bills – thank you Mike

After the unprecedented year we’ve all endured many of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to our finances. For many families Christmas often means tightening their spending to buy gifts and sadly for ...

95-year-old great-grandmother threatened with eviction over socially-distanced chats with family

Like so many seniors living alone, this year has brought even more isolation as families stayed away from their elderly relatives to keep them safe. Klara Kharkats has kept herself safe during the pandemic by ...

Donald Trump ends Barack Obama’s 12-year run by winning Most Admired Man of 2020 in US poll

President Donald Trump and former First Lady Michelle Obama make up the two most admired people of 2020, as per a Gallup poll released on Tuesday. Trump tied with former president Barack Obama in 2019 ...

Tom Selleck generously leaves server $2,020 tip after meal in New York

Tom Selleck is a man of good values, outstanding morality, and compassion; this is something most of us will know by now. For those unfamiliar with the on-screen legend, or for those who need a ...

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ – this is “Cindy Lou Who” today

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a traditional Christmas movie for many. Starring alongside Jim Carrey was then-7-year-old Taylor Momsen, playing the role of the lovely “Cindy Lou Who”. But what happened to her following ...

Donald Trump calls for Congress to increase COVID relief bill to $2,000

President Donald Trump has called for Congress to amend the COVID relief bill going out to Americans from $600 to $2,000. As per the New York Post, Trump said on Tuesday – in a video ...