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Fresh off their historic Olympic gold medal win, the U.S. men's hockey team stopped to honor military members at Joint Base Andrews, letting service members wear their medals for photos. The spontaneous gesture showed gratitude before their White House visit.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made one kid's day at spring training by stopping to chat with a young fan who gave him a treasured baseball card. The sweet exchange shows how the 23-year-old is handling his rise to stardom with grace and gratitude.
The U.S. men's hockey team took time after arriving in Washington, D.C. to pose for photos with military members in a heartwarming display of gratitude. The moment celebrated both athletic achievement and service to country.
Japanese Nordic combined skier Akito Watabe is celebrating his sixth and final Winter Olympics with grace and gratitude, proving that the Olympic spirit shines brightest when athletes compete for the love of the sport. At 36, the four-time Olympic medalist isn't chasing another podium finish—he's savoring every precious moment.
A Harvard happiness expert says the secret to joy after middle age isn't getting more—it's wanting less. Dr. Arthur Brooks reveals why ditching unnecessary desires leads to deeper satisfaction as we age.
Six years after becoming an air hostess, a daughter secretly worked her mother's flight and surprised her at 30,000 feet. The mid-air reunion honored three decades of sacrifice from a mother who gave up her career so her daughter could soar.
A young woman walked into a Pryor Creek police station with one mission: thank the officer who changed her rainy morning years ago. Detective Allen's simple act of kindness in 2019 left an impression that lasted through the years.
A Virginia high school senior spent two summers teaching life skills to incarcerated children in Kenya, discovering their crimes stemmed from survival, not malice. Her experience sparked deep gratitude for American opportunities and a commitment to lifelong service.
Speed skaters Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe finished off the podium in the 1000 meter, but they're celebrating personal bests and family moments instead. Their perspective is changing what Olympic success really means.
Jasmine Jones balanced motherhood, military service, and elite athleticism to finally reach her Olympic dream. The Air Force bobsledder is competing in Milan Cortina with deep gratitude for representing America.
Nigerian football hero Victor Osimhen surprised 35 struggling academy players with 10 million naira ($16,000) and shared the three principles that lifted him from poverty to stardom. The Galatasaray striker's generosity sparked a wave of gratitude across social media.
After watching his father work multiple jobs to fund his education, medical student Irvin Garcia found the perfect way to say thank you. He surprised his stroke-recovering dad with tickets to the NFC Championship festivities in Seattle.
Forget the expensive flowers and chocolates. Research-backed experts say the most meaningful ways to express love cost nothing and take just minutes.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
Missing memories of old friends might actually be good for your mental health. A new study reveals that nostalgic feelings boost gratitude by reminding us of meaningful connections.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is choosing bedtimes over red carpets, teaching his children that character matters more than celebrity. His approach centers on independence, gratitude, and letting kids chart their own path.
Dr. Abu Ibrahim survived a harrowing kidnapping in Edo State that tragically claimed his brother's life. Now recovering at home, he's expressing overwhelming gratitude for the community that rallied around his family with financial support, prayers, and compassion.
Simple daily habits like gratitude journaling and nature walks can rewire your brain for happiness in just weeks, according to new research. These tiny actions lower stress hormones and boost feel-good chemicals without requiring major lifestyle changes.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge collected his third MVP award, but his most moving words weren't about baseball stats. The 2025 batting champion spent his acceptance speech thanking his wife and baby daughter for making him a better person.
A middle school English teacher in Georgia sprang into action when a seventh grader started choking on his lunch, using skills she learned years ago at a daycare job. The quick response turned a potential tragedy into a story of gratitude and connection.
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