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September 10, 2026

Supermarket Manager Heroically Saves a Child Who Ran Onto a Busy Road in Mexico

Not all heroes wear capes. Some, like Luis Enrique Cruz of Puebla, Mexico, simply don their work uniform when they step out to save a life. Cruz recently made headlines in his home country for saving a small girl from being struck by a speeding car after she ran onto a busy road. The incident took place on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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September 10, 2026

Australia Proposes a Law That Would Let Citizens Turn Off Social Media Algorithms

Many people would admit that they’re addicted to social media, and recent research shows that the more time we spend...

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September 6, 2026

The Elephant Whisperer and the Touching Legend of the Herd That Mourned His Passing

Elephants are considered one of the few animals with a similar mourning pattern to that of humans.

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September 3, 2026

RIP Gloria Steinem: Feminist Trailblazer and Journalist Dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the American journalist and feminist trailblazer who fought for greater rights for women around the world, has died at age 92. Gloria Steinem, the American journalist and feminist trailblazer, has died at age 92. Her death was announced by her organization, Gloria’s Foundation, on Instagram: “Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.

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September 2, 2026

Man Born Completely Blind Overcomes Obstacles To Become Professional Surfer

Derek Rabelo was always meant to be a surfer.

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September 1, 2026

Thousands of Volunteers Pull a 400-Ton Castle in Japan Back to Its Original Site

How many people does it take to move a castle? Turns out, it’s around 4,000.

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September 1, 2026

Zion National Park Introduces All-Terrain Wheelchair To Make Its Trails More Accessible

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the beauty of America’s national parks. With that sentiment in mind, Zion National Park is making more of its incredible landscape accessible to visitors with disabilities and mobility challenges by introducing an all-terrain wheelchair available for public use.

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August 31, 2026

Aspiring DJ With Autism Makes Friends at His First Festival and Lands a Gig for Next Year’s Event

For all music lovers, going to a festival for the first time is equal parts exciting and daunting.

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August 31, 2026

Young Man With Cerebral Palsy Gets To Surf With Help From His Friends at New Hampshire Surf Shop

The folks at Summer Sessions Surf Shop in New Hampshire think that everybody deserves to enjoy the thrill of riding...

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August 28, 2026

Remembering Dolly Parton’s Charitable Contributions Throughout Her Life Right Up Until the Very End

Dolly Parton’s legacy goes far beyond her music. Throughout her life, the beloved country singer made a point of giving back, donating millions of dollars to disaster relief, education, medical research, and other causes close to her heart. Perhaps the most enduring example of Parton’s generosity is the Imagination Library, which she founded in 1995 in honor of her father, Robert Lee Parton, who never learned to read or write.

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