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$100K in Briefcase: Starbucks Barista Who Refused Service to Maskless Woman Receives Tips
The Starbucks barista shamed on social media for refusing service to a customer who was not wearing a mask just received the tip of a lifetime. Lenin Gutierrez’ story started at a San Diego Starbucks, and after it was first shared by NBC 7 it spread throughout country. A couple of fundraising strangers recorded the moment they officially made that…
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Not So Random Acts: Science Finds That Being Kind Pays Off
Research shows that acts of kindness make us feel better and healthier. Kindness is also key to how we evolved and survived as a species, scientists say. We are hard-wired to be kind.
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Man Runs 218 Miles to Virus-stricken ‘Nana's' Nursing Home
As his “Nana” battled COVID-19, endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni ran 218 miles from Washington, D
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Retired Navy Admiral Celebrates 99th Birthday With Surprise Parade
A Navy veteran who used to land aircraft on carriers in the dead of night during WWII celebrated his 99th birthday Friday with a drive-by celebration in Del Mar, California. It was a milestone birthday for Admiral Don Shelton. Friends and families turned out by car to help celebrate. And although drive-by birthdays are about the only way to celebrate…
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Small Free Libraries Offering Solace Amid Virus Shutdowns
As government orders shuttered public libraries to slow the spread of coronavirus, some have turned to official and unofficial book-sharing means to satisfy their desire for new reading material
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‘The Office' Cast Reunites to Re-Create Iconic Dance for Fans' Wedding
John Krasinski’s “Some Good News” lived up to its name once again! For the latest episode of the uplifting YouTube series, “The Office” star served as officiant for two fans ready to say their “I dos” — and all of his former castmates joined him to surprise the couple and to make the virtual wedding truly unforgettable. Susan and John, the Maryland couple...
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#LightItBlue: Landmarks Lit in Support of Essential Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Landmarks in cities around the United States shone in blue Thursday night to honor and support essential workers risking their health during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Napa County Winery Helps Mothers Laid Off During Pandemic
Since it’s beginning, OneHope Wine has donated a portion of every bottle sold to a good cause, and now the Napa County business is helping mothers laid off during the pandemic.
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St. Jude Music Therapists Organize Backyard Jams for Kids
Let’s get moving! That’s how Amy Love, a music therapist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, begins a video for her young patients as she sits cross-legged on a blanket in her backyard.
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‘Love You, Buddy!': Sirens Blaring, San Diego Police Wish Happy Birthday to Boy, 7
A boy in San Diego’s Bay Park community got quite the birthday surprise this week: a drive-by celebration from officers with the San Diego Police Department, singing to him over the bullhorn.
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Amid Virus Gloom, Glimpses of Human Decency and Good Works
Since March 17th, a daily series called “One Good Thing” reflects the unheralded sacrifices everyday people make to benefit others that might go unnoticed, but deserve to be told.
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Artists Add Color to Drab Boarded San Francisco Buildings
The plywood boards sealing-up many closed San Francisco businesses are to many, a painful reminder of what is at least temporarily gone. But a group of artists is now transforming those drab plywood storefronts into colorful art.
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People Around the World Are Dressing Up Just to Take Out the Trash
People around the world are celebrating rare opportunities to leave the house by dressing in their finest clothes to take out the trash, NBC News reported. Followers of the trend from New South Wales to New York are sharing photos online of themselves donning prom dresses, superman costumes and their Sunday best to make the most of a rare trip…
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Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis Cuts EP to Aid COVID-19 Fund
Elvis Francois, the orthopedic surgery resident who has gone viral with his top-notch live performances at hospitals, knew from adolescence he wanted to help heal the world through medicine
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Doctor Shares Sweet Story After Reuniting With Patient Recovering From Coronavirus
Dr. Halleh Akbarnia has been an emergency medicine doctor for nearly 20 years, but preparing for and treating patients affected by the coronavirus pandemic has been an unique and sometimes unnerving experience for the mom of two. “(Prior to the pandemic) we had been prepping for so long … There were a lot of different things we’d been talking about…
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One Fortunate 90-Year-Old Survived COVID-19, and Offers Hope
A 90-year-old survivor of COVID-19 has a message for the rest of us: Do not be afraid, and do not despair
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5-Year-Old Alaska Girl Is Serious About Keeping People Safe
A 5-year-old Alaska girl shows her serious side in a series of videos intended to keep other children and everyone safe during the coronavirus outbreak.