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After years of seeking to be a polling place, famous suffragist Susan B. Anthony’s home in Rochester, NY will serve as a polling place for early voting of the 2024 presidential election. It is a “full circle” event, considering Anthony was arrested in 1872 for casting her vote for president. The parlor of the historic…

Today, we celebrate National UPlift Someone Day, a day dedicated to spreading kindness, encouragement, and positivity. In a world that can sometimes feel heavy, this day reminds us of the power we each have to uplift others. Whether through a heartfelt compliment, a small act of kindness, or offering a helping hand, you can make…

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Amid the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a North Carolina couple is giving all glory to God after miraculously surviving by floating on their couch. For Howard and Lisa Ray, faith was their lifeline when floodwaters overtook their home and swept them into the Cane River. Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4…

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In an extraordinary act of friendship and determination, Hollywood star Colin Farrell completed the Dublin marathon while pushing his longtime friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair for the final four kilometers. Together, they raised more than $700,000 for charity, shining a spotlight on Fogarty’s battle with the rare skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and the…

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Two years ago, Tesfaye Ailbe’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Wadiso, asked to watch a street race the day after she graduated high school in Lincoln, NE. “Around 7 p.m., around there, she said she wanted to go and watch the car race on O Street. ‘Everybody‘s watching,’ she said,” Ailbe told a local news station. Despite…

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In the midst of political controversy and media scrutiny, Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been using her platform to share messages of faith and love. Recently, she posted a Christian message on her Instagram story in response to criticism about her support for former President Donald Trump and questions…

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A family in Australia is making the ultimate sacrifice to give their daughter a fighting chance at life. Five-year-old Tallulah Moon has been diagnosed with SPG56, a rare degenerative brain disease that is gradually stealing her motor functions, leaving her unable to sit up or lift her arms. Her parents, Golden Whitrod and her husband,…

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Pregnancy is not only the start of new life but, in remarkable cases like that of Brittany Locker, it can also preserve life. Brittany had recently given birth to her daughter, Liv, and was captivated by her new little one. Yet, something didn’t feel quite right. “I had my daughter without an epidural, so I…

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Tuesday night was a defining moment in the NBA’s history. In Los Angeles, an unprecedented event unfolded as LeBron James and his son, Bronny, took the court together, making history as the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time. For the James family and fans alike, it was an emotional…

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Dennis Vinar was a well-liked football player, and Karen Lehmann was a quiet, studious band member. They met in 1958 while in high school. The two were fifteen years old and smitten. Though Karen’s parents did not approve of the relationship, they continued to see one another, and Karen became pregnant. Dennis proposed to Karen,…

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