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Retirees Who Lost Spouses Fall in Love Again at 88, After Meeting in the Gym
A pair of retirees who both lost their partners have fallen in love again at age 88—after meeting among the barbells at the gym. Now widowed, Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins said they’d never expected to find love again after their long-t
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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New Texas School Is Named For Longtime Janitor ‘Miss Marilyn’ (Watch Her Reaction)
Unlike beauty, honor manifests in the eye of the honored. And though it isn’t a Super Bowl ring or an Academy Award, for one career custodian at a Texas school district, the honor she lately received is greater than anything she had ever im
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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A Farmer Didn’t Know His Cell Number Was on an Exam Question, Now Uses the Calls He Gets as Opportunities to Inspire
A young student has been accepted into a prestigious university thanks in part to an unusual source of inspiration: a strawberry farmer he met because of a question on an English exam. Now a postgraduate student in artificial intelligence,
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
In Lieu of Flowers or Tributes, Patrick Stewart’s Family Suggests a Donation to Alzheimer’s Research
Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart passed away yesterday at the age of 86 following a brief struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. A titan of the silver screen, theater, and television, Stewart passed away at home surrou
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
— Psalm 112:5
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Janitor Gets an Incredible And Well Deserved Honor
For 39 years, Marilyn Hampton made it her mission to brighten children's days at a Texas school district. Now, the woman who once believed she had failed because she never went to college is about to have an elementary school named in her h
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Disabled Veteran Receives Donated Car Beautifully Refurbished by Auto Collision Students
After spending years without wheels but with no shortage of errands, a Minneapolis veteran recently received a transformational gift. Students at a Minnesota engineering school beautifully refurbished a 2020 Hyundai Elantra for the Recycled
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
Rainforest Trust Celebrates Conserving 70 Million Amazon Acres
The NGO recently aided in the creation of a 715,000-acre wildlife reserve in Bolivia along the Iténez River, considered by scientists to be a “link of life;” and is just a small part of the giant mosaic of Amazon territory the Rainforest Tr
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
Book Brigade: Community Kindness Moves Thousands of Books to New Store
Around 280 volunteers formed a human chain to relocate the books.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
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Free tool helps young men to take responsibility for sexual harm
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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Retired Couple Surprised With New HVAC System Worth $16k in a ‘Feel the Love’ Program That’s Aided 3100 Folks
An Oregon couple facing financial hardship can now endure the winter in comfort and with ‘peace of mind’ since a new HVAC system was installed in their home at no cost. Diane and Brian Johnsen of Beaverton received a complete heating and co
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted… to comfort all who mourn.”
— Isaiah 61:1
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Village Installs Knitted Traffic Cops to Slow Down Speeding Drivers
Villagers have knitted speed cameras and life-sized traffic cops to fake-out reckless motorists, in a bid to slow down drivers. The locals in Fillongley, Warwickshire, dressed the mannequins in high-visibility vests to look like traffic cop
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Teen’s Disaster Messaging App Can ‘Hop’ Across Bluetooth When Cellular Networks Collapse
It’s not just homes that collapse during an earthquake, but cell towers and the networks they maintain. On February 6th, 2023, earthquakes devastated southern Türkiye and northern Syria. When they were needed most, the miracles of modern in
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Teen Triathlete Raises More Than $30,000 to Donate Bikes and Riding Lessons to Low-Income Families
Continuing GNN’s coverage of youth nonprofit leaders, the Pedal Forward Foundation in Georgia has distributed hundreds of bicycles to low income families, and taught hundreds of children how to ride them. It’s founder, Jonathan Thai, was in
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
— Hebrews 13:16
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Pittsburgh Water Launches Debt Forgiveness Program to Help Families with Rising Costs
Residents of Pittsburgh with outstanding debt on their water utilities can see it forgiven over a 24-month period. Instituted by Pittsburgh’s water authority, certain customers have already been enrolled as of September, and need only keep
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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Elderly Theater Worker Surprised by $146,000 for Her Retirement Crowdfunded by Young Moviegoer
It’s becoming something of a trend: young people encountering elders working long past retirement age and raising thousands for them to finally take a rest. GNN has covered such stories on multiple occasions, and now another instance comes
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Montana High School Softball Player Discovered Long-Lost Sister on Opposing Team
A softball diamond in Montana was the scene of a larger-than-life family reunion. Like something out of Field of Dreams, a teen softball player had lined up against an out-of-state team for an August match—and her long-lost biological siste
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Teen’s Wish to Return Kindness She Received Sees Her Lemonade Stand Become $5 Million Charity Engine
When summer’s heat becomes too much to bear, a glass of iced lemonade is a welcome relief, but what tens of thousands across Ohio have learned is that lemonade can provide a different sort of relief as well. For 8 years, children’s lemonade
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
— Proverbs 19:17
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NPR-Inspired Homework Leads Teen to Find Hidden Message a Decade After a Stranger’s Kindness
From Seattle’s chapter of National Public Radio comes the remarkable story of the kindness of strangers immortalized in an origami crane. Published through KUOW’s “My Unsung Hero” series, the story begins with a 7-year-old in Japan who had
“Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37
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NYC Parks Extends Late Night Soccer at 5 Fields for Night Workers–And Their Reactions Are Awesome (WATCH)
New York City authorities decided to leave the lights on at 5 urban soccer pitches around the city, hoping to even the playing field of recreation opportunities for those who work late. The response from the locals in each of the 5 Boroughs
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
Neighbors Flock to Rescue a Wounded Owl Tangled Up in Barbed Wire
From the Cowboy State Daily comes the story of a rural community flocking to the side of an injured owl and rescuing it from a dreadful fate. The story begins when Sharon and Scott Jacobs were driving past private land in Spearfish, South D
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies
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“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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More Than 14,000 Derelict Explosives Cleared from Libyan City and Nearby Farmland
Demining operations have cleared just over 14,000 pieces of derelict explosives in a coastal Libyan city this year. A partnership between the UN’s support mission in-country (UNSMIL), Italian foreign aid, Libyan domestic partners, and the H
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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NASA Partners With Nokia to Put 4G on The Moon This Year
In preparation for semi-permanent human presence on our lunar neighbour, a 4G network would lower costs for off-world communications and make life easier.
“Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37
Strangers Showed Up to Man’s Destroyed House to Put Up a Tarp Having Seen His Televised Plea
After a storm dumped a silver maple tree down through his roof, Kansas resident Gilbert Kirk told local news that he wasn’t looking for a miracle or an insurance handout. He just wanted a tarp. Two days later, last Friday, a stranger arrive
“Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is Still Expanding
The Imagination Library started in Parton’s home state of Tennessee, providing free books to children around the world.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Oldest Man in Oregon Credits Clean Diet and “Good Mind” for Reaching 108-years Young
A man who’s believed to be the oldest individual in the state of Oregon recently rung in 108-years-young with a cake and some words of wisdom. “You don’t know what it’s like to be 100-plus. I’ve found out and I like it!” the Birthday Boy sa
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Nokia and NASA Team Up to Bring 4G to the Moon and Our Astronauts
Children of astronauts may soon be able to video call their parents in space, as NASA wants to bring terrestrial 4G to the Lunar surface. Ostensibly to prepare for a semi-permanent human presence there, an outer spatial 4G network would sig
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
Illinois Community Members Honored for Helping Save Woman in Submerged Vehicle (WATCH)
On a stormy afternoon in Illinois in August, an elderly driver lost control of her vehicle as it plunged into a flooded retention pond. Sinking up to its roof, multiple local community members immediately began to swim out to help, joined b
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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Virginia Becomes Latest State to Enact ‘Clean Slate’ Law, to Help Residents Move on from Minor Offenses
Virginia’s new Clean Slate law came into effect last Thursday, meaning that thousands of misdemeanor offenses will be automatically sealed to help residents move forward with employment or loan opportunities. The law automatically seals cri
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation
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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31