Old Christmas Trees Bring Joy to Zoo Animals
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset is giving old Christmas trees a second life as “enrichment” for its animals. Over the past five years, the zoo has collected around 15,000 trees, which provide sensory stimulation and playful experiences for residents like spectacled bears, rhinos, and elephants. The elephants, in particular, enjoy tossing the trees, […]
Life-Saving Liver Transplant Marks Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment
Bianca Perea, a trainee lawyer from Manchester, is celebrating life after becoming the first person in the UK to receive a liver transplant as a cure for advanced bowel cancer. Diagnosed with stage four cancer at just 29, Bianca underwent 37 rounds of chemotherapy and targeted treatments before doctors explored the unprecedented option of a […]
New York’s Cat-Themed Walking Tours Are Purring With Success
Peggy Gavan, a historian and author with a passion for cats, has joined forces with Dan Rimada of Bodega Cats of New York to create the city’s first cat-themed walking tours, Cats About Town (CAT). These unique tours combine fascinating historical anecdotes about feline heroes with scenic routes through iconic neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and […]
U.K.’s Largest Dinosaur Footprint Site Unearthed in Oxfordshire
In a remarkable discovery, scientists have uncovered the U.K.’s largest dinosaur footprint site in an Oxfordshire quarry. The tracks, dating back 166 million years to the Middle Jurassic Period, were found by quarry worker Gary Johnson, who stumbled upon a series of humps while clearing clay. The site, spanning 150 meters, contains approximately 200 giant […]
Nurse-Turned-Monster Truck Star Inspires Fans
Rebecca Schnell, 34, is breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of monster truck driving while saving lives as an ER nurse. The dual-career powerhouse became the first female driver for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live in 2020 and now co-drives BIGFOOT, the world’s first monster truck, alongside her husband, Darron Schnell. Rebecca’s journey began with […]
Alabama’s Abbie Stockard Crowned Miss America 2025
Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student and cheerleader at Auburn University, has been crowned Miss America 2025. Representing Alabama, Stockard triumphed over 51 other contestants in the annual event held in Orlando, Florida. Stockard, who also earns a $50,000 tuition scholarship, wowed judges with her contemporary dance talent and thoughtful discussion on workforce challenges post-pandemic. […]
Massachusetts’ First Wildlife Bridge Aims to Save Lives
Massachusetts is set to build its first wildlife bridge over the Mass. Pike in Becket, with $1.7 million in funding from MassDOT. The bridge will allow animals to safely cross over the highway, reducing the high number of collisions between vehicles and wildlife in the area. Last year alone, nearly 30 deer-related crashes were reported […]
Young Hero Saves Friend with Quick Thinking
Eight-year-old Thomas Conley from Mesa, Arizona, became a hero during lunch at Porter Elementary School when he saved his friend, Isaiah, from choking on a grape. Acting quickly, Thomas performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the grape and allowing Isaiah to breathe again. His quick thinking and bravery were recognized by the Mesa Fire and […]
Truck Driver Honored for Heroic Act During Highway Shootout
Timothy VanNostrand, a 64-year-old logging truck operator from Northville, New York, became a hero when he used his truck to shield motorists and block the escape of a fugitive involved in a shootout with a state trooper on Interstate 88. Despite bullets flying during the 12-minute ordeal, VanNostrand’s quick thinking helped protect others until backup […]
Retired Police Dog Honored for Heroic Rescue on Birthday Walk
Bear, a retired police dog celebrated for his lifesaving efforts during his service, added another heroic act to his legacy on his 12th birthday. While out walking with his owners, retired police officers Julia and Ian Pope, Bear located a missing vulnerable man in dense undergrowth near Eastbourne. The man, cold and disoriented, was safely […]