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Inspired Life
Stories about humanity
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Accountant retires on cruise ships to avoid cost of land living
By
Sydney Page
Queer camp counselor was told not to come back. So they opened their own camp.
By
Sydney Page
Identical twin sisters unexpectedly give birth to sons on same day
By
Sydney Page
Viral story leads to donations of $1 million for coach of underdog debate team
By
Cathy Free
Opinion
My teenage drinking almost ruined my life. Now my story helps other teens.
By Ed Kressy
The Optimist
Perspective
I spent the night in an empty airport. It was a dream come true.
By Allison Robicelli
A woman saw 3 children fall into an icy pond. She ran out and saved them, police say: ‘What she did was amazing.’
By
Jaclyn Peiser
A pet dog ran off into the mountain wilderness. Four months later, rescuers found it trapped in 5 feet of snow.
By
Jonathan Edwards
Tips for hosting a stress-free holiday gathering
By
Emily Heil
and
Jura Koncius
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Buddy the cat was brutally attacked. His survival saved countless animals.
The mauling prompted an outpouring of concern, and over $130,000 in donations.
By Kellie B. Gormly
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World’s tallest dog is 7 feet on hind legs. He likes to sit on laps.
By
Cathy Free
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Upset by book bans, teen starts forbidden book club in small Pa. town
By
Sydney Page
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A third-grade class was stunned with a free ride to college
By
Sydney Page
Mom has third set of twins just in time for Mother’s Day
By
Cathy Free
DoorDash driver saves customer’s life during pizza delivery
By
Sydney Page
Mom loved running. On Mother’s Day, I run to feel close to her.
By Emily Halnon
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Bi-national couples await airport hugs and the end of a long separation
By Emily Fagan
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This U.S. city just voted to decarbonize every single building
By
Tik Root
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A recipe for fighting climate change and feeding the world
By
Sarah Kaplan
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This restorative soup of collards, potatoes and chiles soothes a foster dad grieving a child’s departure
By
Joe Yonan
Road to Recovery
Has covid killed trade shows? Barcelona bets on a comeback
Climate Solutions
In coal country, a new chance to clean up a toxic legacy
Animals
Fowl play: A wild turkey keeps attacking people on a D.C. trail
Innovations
AI may be searching you for guns the next time you go out in public