D-Day Veteran Douglas Halley Receives Replacement War Medals After 81 Years
A researcher helped D-Day veteran Douglas Halley receive replacement military medals more than 80 years after his originals went missing.
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At 100, Gretchen Sollo Gets Her First Birthday Party From the Store Staff Who Became Friends
After years of walking at her local hardware store, 100-year-old Gretchen Sollo was surprised by the employees who have become part of her daily life.
Six Beavers Return to the Loch Ness Area After About 500 Years
A family of six beavers was released at Dundreggan on November 4 as a licensed reintroduction project begins around Loch Ness.
Texas Records 55% Rise in Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nests in 2026
Conservation teams documented 697 Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests along Texas beaches in 2026, up from 449 in 2025.
Jordan Launches €20 Million Learning Recovery Programme Across 300 Schools
Jordan, UNICEF and the European Union have launched a €20 million programme to improve foundational literacy and mathematics in 300 public schools.
Army Veteran Scot Clark Finds a New Mission Helping Salmon
Through a paid Veterans Corps internship in northern California, Army veteran Scot Clark developed fisheries research skills and found a new career direction.
Hanan Ahmed Is Making Reusable Pads—and Breaking a Silence in Ethiopia
Founder Hanan Ahmed’s Addis Ababa workshop produces reusable menstrual pads, working with sponsors to distribute products and improve conversations about period poverty.
Arezoo Hejazi Gives Free Haircuts—and Helps People Feel Seen
In Burlington, Canada, hairstylist Arezoo Hejazi volunteers to give free haircuts to people facing hardship, offering care and confidence along with practical help.
Steven Beattie Is Preparing to Become a Doctor After Turning His Life Around
After time in Scotland’s Polmont young offenders’ institution, Steven Beattie changed course, studied and is now preparing to graduate from medical school in 2027.
Shashank Madala Built Kora, a Free App Inspired by His Autistic Cousin
New Jersey student Shashank Madala created Kora, a free app designed to encourage caregivers to consider—not assume—what autistic children might be communicating.