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When a hospital patient accidentally set her own head ablaze while vaping near oxygen equipment, nurse Emmanuel Ndubuisi didn't hesitate. His quick thinking prevented a tragic disaster and just earned him a national bravery award.
Thirty-three Delhi Police officers, including five women, are receiving medals for extraordinary courage in the face of danger. Their stories include confronting terrorists, stopping armed gangs, and protecting communities despite bullets striking their protective gear.
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy turned her own experience as a bullying target into groundbreaking research on how everyday courage can stop cruelty from spreading. Her new TED Talk reveals simple acts anyone can use to protect others.
Two years after a devastating attack at a Sydney shopping center, Australia has honored eight people who risked everything to protect strangers. Their bravery stopped more deaths and showed humanity's best in the darkest moment.
MacKenzie Lewis ran toward danger when most would flee, pulling a trapped woman from a fiery crash in Lisbon, Ohio. The village honored her bravery with a special proclamation while the woman she saved stood nearby to say thank you. #
When armed robbers opened fire at PMJ jewelry shop in Karimnagar, the staff refused to back down and fought to protect their store. Their brave resistance forced the criminals to flee, leaving behind stolen goods.
When a knife-wielding hit-and-run suspect threatened an Italian city, an Egyptian father and son didn't hesitate to step in and save lives. Their courage earned them official recognition from Italy's Interior Minister.
Courage isn't something you're born with—it's a skill anyone can develop with practice. New research reveals how ordinary people can build bravery like a muscle.
When a shooter left a grocery store after a deadly attack, Merconie Clark and Darius Alston didn't run away. They ran toward danger to protect everyone around them.
When his great-grandmother fell and hit her head on concrete steps, three-year-old Bridger Peabody faced his biggest fear to get help. The toddler ventured into the pitch-black night alone, channeling his favorite cartoon heroes to save her life.
When Patrick found his 1-year-old brother unresponsive in the pool, he didn't freeze. The Texas second-grader pulled him out, alerted his mom, and ran for help—actions authorities say saved little Liam's life.
A father in China crawled across breaking ice to pull a drowning child from a frozen lake, then nearly got trapped himself before bystanders helped him to safety. Mr. Ban learned his life-saving techniques from watching rescue videos online.
Fermin Hernandez Jr. pulled two people from a trapped vehicle seconds before it burst into flames. LAPD Devonshire will honor his bravery at their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser.
A toddler who survived liver cancer thanks to a living donor celebrated the end of his treatment by ringing the Bravery Bell at Cleveland Clinic. Crew Dearth's journey shows how organ donation saves even the youngest lives.
Seven police officers in Ghana received immediate promotions after their quick action stopped armed robbers and saved a mobile money vendor. The Inspector-General of Police personally honored the team for their bravery during the daytime attack in Tema.
A star-studded panel spent two hours choosing Pride of Scotland winners from nominees whose bravery and kindness prove humanity's best side. The stories left judges inspired and eager to share the good happening across the country.
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Taylor Swift just gave $50,000 to a Connecticut mom who pushed a teenager to safety before being struck by a car on a rainy Rhode Island highway. Ashley Taunton's split-second act of bravery saved a young life but left her with life-threatening injuries and a year-long recovery ahead.
When powerful currents dragged his family into open water off the Australian coast, a brave teenager swam for hours to reach shore and alert rescuers. Thanks to his courage and endurance, everyone made it home safely.
When violence erupted at a homeless shelter in Terre Haute, one brave person didn't run away. They ran toward danger to protect someone else, and police say their courage prevented a tragedy.
A Fort Worth officer with 30 years of Marine service pushed through a serious injury to protect a civilian during a dangerous situation. Edward Zapata's training and instinct to serve kicked in when it mattered most.
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