Acts of Kindness

One of the most difficult challenges deployed service members face is being away from their families, particularly their children. Long separations are emotionally taxing for both the parents and the kids left at home. For the past four years, the USO has helped bridge this gap with a heartwarming program that brings families closer through reading. The Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program enables deployed service members to select a book, […]

In a significant development for the landscape of higher education in the United States, the movement towards free college education is gaining impressive traction, with the recent approval of a funding bill in the 30th state. This landmark decision signals a growing commitment among state governments to make college more accessible and affordable for all students, irrespective of their financial backgrounds. The funding bill, which aims to cover tuition costs

Charlotte Joy’s eighth birthday was just around the corner, a time usually filled with excitement for children her age. Unfortunately, this year was different for Charlotte. The young girl from Tennessee had recently faced a devastating loss—her mother, Jenny Wren, had passed away from brain cancer a few months earlier. In light of this, her older sister, Chloe Sexton, wanted to create a memorable celebration for Charlotte and sent out

You never truly know the hidden stories within your family. Two years ago, a woman named Tara Garcia reached out to David Begnaud, a correspondent for “CBS Mornings,” to share a touching family story. Tara’s grandmother, Crescensia Garcia, had just turned 100 and survived a battle with COVID-19, only requiring oxygen for a brief period. Begnaud shared the remarkable story on Twitter, along with photos Tara had sent him. Little

Parenting can sometimes feel like a constant cycle of repeating requests—whether it’s reminding kids to brush their teeth or asking them to put away their toys. It can be frustrating and exhausting, leaving parents feeling like they’re constantly nagging. But what if there was a simple trick to make kids more cooperative and less rude? Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, known as “Dr. Becky,” is a clinical psychologist and the founder of

When rescuers discovered a 2-month-old baby amidst the ruins of Turkey’s catastrophic earthquake in February 2023, the scene was one of profound emotion. The infant, who had been trapped for 128 hours—almost five days—was remarkably in good health.  Given the assumption that her parents were among the 50,000 victims of the earthquake and with no immediate family details, she was placed under the care of medical professionals and named Gizem,

A recent survey has revealed that a significant majority of Americans, nine out of ten, now believe that LGBTQ individuals should be able to live free from discrimination. This overwhelming support reflects a growing acceptance and commitment to equality for LGBTQ people across the United States. Survey Findings The survey, conducted by [Survey Organization], indicates that 90% of Americans support policies and practices that protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in

Facing the arrival of a first baby can be an overwhelming experience, especially when it involves the uncertainty of childbirth and the responsibility of caring for a newborn. Now, imagine the complexity of giving birth not to one, but to three babies simultaneously—and doing so alone at just 14 years old. This was the reality for Shariya Small, who delivered premature triplets at an Indiana hospital. Her nurse, Katrina Mullen,