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These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorable
Read full article: These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorableSometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.
Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilarious
Read full article: Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilariousIf you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.
Middle school athlete helps lead charge to make flag football recognized sport
Read full article: Middle school athlete helps lead charge to make flag football recognized sportQuarterback Gracianna Peck-Hedley will continue her flag football career in high school, but before she graduates from middle school she wants to give every middle school student athlete the ability to play the sport she loves.
See emotional moment after woman who received heart transplant meets donor’s father
Read full article: See emotional moment after woman who received heart transplant meets donor’s fatherOrgan donors are some of the most selfless people in the world, so it’s always emotional when someone who received an organ from a donor can meet their family.
‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgery
Read full article: ‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgeryThe full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.
Did you know you can visit and explore the pub and neighborhood from ‘Ted Lasso?’
Read full article: Did you know you can visit and explore the pub and neighborhood from ‘Ted Lasso?’When I first started watching Apple TV+’s hit series “Ted Lasso” a few years ago, I just assumed that the football club that Jason Sudeikis’ character coaches (and the area it surrounds) was completely fictional. While the soccer (er, football) team AFC Richmond is totally fake, the small city of Richmond is totally real.
This chocolate chip cookie recipe with browned butter will change your life
Read full article: This chocolate chip cookie recipe with browned butter will change your lifeIf you’re like me and you cook and bake a lot, sometimes a recipe comes along that is so good you just know you’ll be making it for the rest of your life. This is what happened when I made this chocolate chip cookie recipe for the first time.
Opting for love letters via mail this year? This town will provide a one-of-a-kind stamp
Read full article: Opting for love letters via mail this year? This town will provide a one-of-a-kind stampRemember when you were a kid and you got something in the mail addressed just to you? What an exciting feeling! Now that we're adults, there's still something intimate about receiving a physical card or letter.
An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurants
Read full article: An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurantsThey say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.
5 ways to participate in #GivingTuesday without spending a dime
Read full article: 5 ways to participate in #GivingTuesday without spending a dimeGiving Tuesday is still somewhat new in the grand scheme of social media things, and even though your first thought might be donating money, there are plenty of other ways to give, so don’t feel like you can’t participate if you don’t happen to have the funds at the moment.
Tissues needed: First football games highlight resiliency of Uvalde, Oxford communities
Read full article: Tissues needed: First football games highlight resiliency of Uvalde, Oxford communitiesTears were shed, hugs were shared and resolve was at an all-time high in the communities of Uvalde, Texas and Oxford, Michigan.
The internet (and myself) cannot get enough of little kid obsessed with corn
Read full article: The internet (and myself) cannot get enough of little kid obsessed with cornEvery once and a while something goes viral on the internet that you truly cannot stop thinking about, and for me, it’s this video of a little boy describing the joys of eating corn on the cob.
He made it! Paddleboarding 28 hours, over 44 miles — now just one Great Lake left to conquer on his quest
Read full article: He made it! Paddleboarding 28 hours, over 44 miles — now just one Great Lake left to conquer on his questIt took nearly 28 hours and more than 44 miles, but a Canadian man is now one step away from completing his quest to cross all five Great Lakes via paddleboard.
14-year-old girl sails alone at night, wins prestigious race in Michigan
Read full article: 14-year-old girl sails alone at night, wins prestigious race in MichiganOn July 17, Sellers and her father Scott won the annual Bayview Mackinac Race, an annual sailing race that starts in Port Huron and ends at Mackinac Island, a nautical journey of more than 200 miles.
Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboard
Read full article: Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboardAn avid paddleboarder, Mike Shoreman was told he could never paddleboard again. But he didn’t pay attention to that edict and now is trying to make history.
Light of inspiration: Detroit Edison baseball team advances to state championship against all odds
Read full article: Light of inspiration: Detroit Edison baseball team advances to state championship against all oddsIt’s hard enough for any school to get to a state baseball final, let alone a school in a city where prep baseball is an afterthought. But the improbable nature of Edison’s run goes even further than that.
We asked about the nurses who’ve touched your lives. These responses will make you feel things.
Read full article: We asked about the nurses who’ve touched your lives. These responses will make you feel things.National Nurses Day is Friday -- so first of all, if you have a nurse in your life who deserves some recognition, today is the day!
We asked about your most memorable teachers: These responses are so pure
Read full article: We asked about your most memorable teachers: These responses are so pureTuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?
Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin
Read full article: Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can beginYou probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?
Students bypass a tropical spring break to volunteer in their own community
Read full article: Students bypass a tropical spring break to volunteer in their own communityInstead of trying to go to a tropical location for spring break, 36 students at Wayne State stayed in their community to serve for an annual occurrence called “alternative spring break.”
How one app is changing lives of the visually impaired
Read full article: How one app is changing lives of the visually impairedThere are countless apps that help us do all kinds of things in our daily lives, but there’s a relatively new app that is actually helping people who are visually impaired with what some people don't have to think twice about.
Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss out
Read full article: Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss outBedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.
Urban farms create opportunity (and food!) for those in the community
Read full article: Urban farms create opportunity (and food!) for those in the communityYou’ve probably thought of growing your own little garden in your backyard (or maybe you already have), but what happens when that garden becomes more than just a fun side project -- and ends up helping the community around you?
The highs and lows from this year’s Paralympics are truly a sight to behold
Read full article: The highs and lows from this year’s Paralympics are truly a sight to beholdIf you got really into the Winter Olympics this year, and you’re missing the excitement, hopefully you can check out the final few days of the Paralympic Games.
This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be
Read full article: This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to beMichael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.
While you were sleeping, this U.S. athlete brought the world to tears with the ultimate redemption story
Read full article: While you were sleeping, this U.S. athlete brought the world to tears with the ultimate redemption storyLindsey Jacobellis of the United States is one of the greatest snowboarders of all-time with five world championships and eight X-Games titles, but had been known more for a giant mess-up than all of her other accomplishments.
This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizing
Read full article: This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizingIt seems like it’s colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.
You’ll get chills when you see this parade turnout following tragic Texas bus crash
Read full article: You’ll get chills when you see this parade turnout following tragic Texas bus crashEach year, more than 100 members of the Andrews High School band participate in a Christmas parade during the holiday season.
5 fun, tried-and-true things you should absolutely do with your kids this holiday season
Read full article: 5 fun, tried-and-true things you should absolutely do with your kids this holiday seasonAs an adult, by my late 20s, I started to feel a little bit “meh” about Christmas. Sure, it was a nice time of year, and I enjoyed seeing my family when I could, but I didn’t really understand the appeal of decorating, baking or most holiday-themed events. All of that changed, however, once I got into my 30s and had kids.
42 forever: Michigan’s point total in Big Ten championship game was the ultimate Oxford tribute
Read full article: 42 forever: Michigan’s point total in Big Ten championship game was the ultimate Oxford tributeTributes to the four slain students were all over Michigan and the Big Ten championship game on Saturday.
Can you commit to 30 Days of Kindness on #GivingTuesday?
Read full article: Can you commit to 30 Days of Kindness on #GivingTuesday?On Giving Tuesday, there are an endless number of ideas out there on how to give, but quite possibly one of the simplest and most meaningful ways is by spreading kindness.
Light in the wallet for Giving Tuesday? No problem. Here are 5 ideas for non-monetary items to donate.
Read full article: Light in the wallet for Giving Tuesday? No problem. Here are 5 ideas for non-monetary items to donate.With Giving Tuesday now here, people might want to donate money to a good cause, but simply might not have much of it lying around.
3 reasons why nonprofits should participate in Giving Tuesday
Read full article: 3 reasons why nonprofits should participate in Giving TuesdayBeyond the opportunity to add some money to their accounts, Giving Tuesday has other benefits for nonprofit organizations that last well beyond that particular day.
Community fridges offer free food for those who need help
Read full article: Community fridges offer free food for those who need helpYou’ve probably seen a community library pop up, as they’re often spotted in different neighborhoods. They’re typically filled with used books that people in the neighborhood can take, as well as drop off books they are finished with.
5 heartwarming, inspiring stories from the first week at the Paralympics
Read full article: 5 heartwarming, inspiring stories from the first week at the ParalympicsThe Paralympics got underway in Tokyo this past week, and much like the Olympics that were held last month, it didn’t take long for athletes to produce special moments that inspired the world.
‘A godsend’: Rose’s House for breast cancer warriors helps first ‘grateful’ guest through major post-op recovery
Read full article: ‘A godsend’: Rose’s House for breast cancer warriors helps first ‘grateful’ guest through major post-op recoveryLast year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.
Changing the Games: These stories of Olympic moms transcend sports; will make you feel things
Read full article: Changing the Games: These stories of Olympic moms transcend sports; will make you feel thingsIt’s one thing to be a new mom: Unpredictable, frazzled, busy; you’re trying to get to know your baby, heal your body and maybe even breastfeed, which can be unfamiliar and challenging, especially at first.
More than a shirtless flag bearer: How this Tongan athlete has made Olympic history
Read full article: More than a shirtless flag bearer: How this Tongan athlete has made Olympic historyIt will nearly impossible for Pita Taufatofua to outlast his original claim to fame as “the shirtless flag bearer,” which made him a legend on social media.
Everyone is obsessed with a dog named Wasabi who won Best In Show at the Westminster Dog Show
Read full article: Everyone is obsessed with a dog named Wasabi who won Best In Show at the Westminster Dog ShowThis little Pekingese named Wasabi won the hearts of the Westminster Dog Show Sunday night, as well as the hearts of America.
‘I was in such good health.’ From the top of her game to a paralyzing stroke -- how this journalist made the comeback of a lifetime.
Read full article: ‘I was in such good health.’ From the top of her game to a paralyzing stroke -- how this journalist made the comeback of a lifetime.Kristen Aguirre, by all accounts, did everything right: She wanted to deliver the news, and work as a storyteller, especially for underserved communities -- and after college, she landed TV jobs in Quincy, Illinois; Flint, Michigan; and then Denver, working as a reporter and anchor. It seemed like nothing could stop her. Until she was blindsided by a ischemic stroke that hit the motor strip of her brain.
National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.
Read full article: National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.A lot has changed since the 1960s. And the world can change quickly, too. If there has ever been a time when that is clear, it’s now.
In his final days, boy shared his wish for other children battling life-threatening illness
Read full article: In his final days, boy shared his wish for other children battling life-threatening illnessEthan was a typical 12-year-old boy: He loved video games, Legos and his dog, who is named Lego. That was, until he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma on July 30, 2020.
Metro Detroit heart transplant recipient encourages others to become blood, organ donors
Read full article: Metro Detroit heart transplant recipient encourages others to become blood, organ donorsApril is National Donate Life Month, a time to celebrate the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, tissue, bone marrow donors and by making blood donations.
‘A blessing’: Liberty students meet on bus, discover they lived in the same Chinese orphanage
Read full article: ‘A blessing’: Liberty students meet on bus, discover they lived in the same Chinese orphanageLiberty University students, Ally Cole and Ruby Wierzbicki, started out a regular Wednesday bus ride to campus complete strangers, but after sparking conversation with each other, they found out they have more in common than they thought.
Most magical proposal of all time? Man ‘tweaks’ Disney movie to include himself, his girlfriend -- and it will make you swoon
Read full article: Most magical proposal of all time? Man ‘tweaks’ Disney movie to include himself, his girlfriend -- and it will make you swoonLee Loechler knows his high school sweetheart’s favorite movie is the Disney classic “Sleeping Beauty,” so he took six months to plan and weave a magical marriage proposal into a showing of the flick.
Why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day this year
Read full article: Why you should celebrate Galentine’s Day this yearValentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to shower your significant other with kisses, chocolates and lots and lots of love, but for those of us who are single, it can be a real drag.
Opera adapts to pandemic, hosts drive-thru show in a parking garage -- and the results are stunning
Read full article: Opera adapts to pandemic, hosts drive-thru show in a parking garage -- and the results are stunningDETROIT – When one thinks of the opera, images of a parking garage are unlikely to come to mind, but some unexpected creativity during the pandemic allowed people to experience the opera from their vehicle. This proves it: When you can’t pack people into a theater, you find another way to perform. Michigan Opera Theatre opened its season in late December this way. Each act performed on a different level of the opera house garage. Watch nextREAD: Michigan Opera Theatre names Yuval Sharon new artistic director
You will not believe this 4-year-old’s astonishing memory
Read full article: You will not believe this 4-year-old’s astonishing memorySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is home to a bright 4-year-old girl who has set two records in the India Book of Records. The parents of Alhana Asath say they attribute her achievement to her great memory and diction. Most recently, Alhana set the record for identifying the maximum number of logos. The girl identified 200 logos in 159 seconds, according to the India Book of Records. “I love logos,” Alhana said.
Kids in need are sending Christmas letters. You can help fulfill their wishes through Operation Santa.
Read full article: Kids in need are sending Christmas letters. You can help fulfill their wishes through Operation Santa.’Tis the season to give, and we have a feeling this might be one of the best ways yet to do exactly that.