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Joey Votto: Even MLB Stars Hit Rough Patches and Bounce Back
Acts of Kindness2h ago

Joey Votto: Even MLB Stars Hit Rough Patches and Bounce Back

Baseball legend Joey Votto has a reassuring message for fans worried about their favorite stars' slow starts this season. The former MVP says struggling stretches are completely normal, and the best players always push through.

MLB News3 min read
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SportsMay 10

Joey Chestnut Wins Third Bologna Eating Championship

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut claimed his third consecutive title at the Ultimate Bologna Showdown, proving once again why he's the undisputed champion of the sport. The beloved competitor continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in competitive eating.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Joey Chestnut Sets Cake Eating World Record vs NFL Stars
SportsApr 5

Joey Chestnut Sets Cake Eating World Record vs NFL Stars

Legendary competitive eater Joey Chestnut added another world record to his collection by defeating four Tampa Bay Buccaneers players in a cake-eating showdown. The victory marks his 55th competitive eating world record in a career spanning over two decades.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Mining Town's 'Underground' Joey Carer Saves Orphaned Roos
Acts of KindnessJan 25

Mining Town's 'Underground' Joey Carer Saves Orphaned Roos

In a remote Australian mining town, Anthony Ostigh cares for orphaned joeys without official licenses because the nearest registered wildlife carer is 100km away. His work highlights a growing problem: licensing for wildlife care has become so difficult that many passionate volunteers operate "underground" to save native animals.

ABC Australia2 min read
Tiny Pouch-Cam Captures Endangered Tree Kangaroo Joey
Planet WinsJan 19

Tiny Pouch-Cam Captures Endangered Tree Kangaroo Joey

A jellybean-sized baby tree kangaroo's first months of life were captured inside its mother's pouch using groundbreaking camera technology at Chester Zoo. The rare footage is helping scientists worldwide protect one of the planet's most threatened marsupials.

Good News Network2 min read
Western Quoll Joey Born Wild in Australia After 100 Years
Planet WinsFeb 11

Western Quoll Joey Born Wild in Australia After 100 Years

A baby western quoll discovered in outback New South Wales is likely the first born in the wild there in more than a century. The find proves a bold conservation program is working to bring the species back from extinction.

ABC Australia3 min read
Oil Rig Worker Drops 55 Pounds With Creative Workout Plan
Community HeroesMar 7

Oil Rig Worker Drops 55 Pounds With Creative Workout Plan

Joey Helsoot spends five weeks at a time on offshore oil rigs with limited food choices and unpredictable gym access. The Dutch crane operator found a way to transform his health anyway, losing 55 pounds and inspiring his coworkers along the way.

Mens Health3 min read
Virginia Kangaroo Leads Dogs Away to Save Her Baby
Community HeroesFeb 6

Virginia Kangaroo Leads Dogs Away to Save Her Baby

A mother kangaroo at a Virginia wildlife refuge jumped a fence and lured attacking dogs away from her joey, hopping through snow with bloody feet until deputies rescued her. Both mom and baby are now safe and recovering together.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Volunteer With Orphaned Kangaroos in Australia
Global NewsMar 10

Volunteer With Orphaned Kangaroos in Australia

Wildlife sanctuaries across Australia are welcoming travelers to help care for injured and orphaned kangaroos while staying on remote properties. These hands-on experiences let visitors bottle-feed joeys and prepare animals for release back into the wild.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Marine Who Lost Both Legs Reenlists at 40
Community HeroesMay 21

Marine Who Lost Both Legs Reenlists at 40

Fox News host Joey Jones, who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan, rejoined the Marine Corps at 40 to finish what he started. His goal: open doors for other wounded veterans who still want to serve.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Tiny Wallaby Returns Home After 1,000km Rescue Journey
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Tiny Wallaby Returns Home After 1,000km Rescue Journey

A baby wallaby found beside her mother 1,000 kilometers from home hitched rides with kind strangers to make it back to north Queensland. Her month-long journey shows how everyday travelers and wildlife carers work together to save Australia's roadside orphans.

ABC Australia2 min read
Baby Kangaroo Attends First Baseball Game in South Carolina
Acts of KindnessApr 9

Baby Kangaroo Attends First Baseball Game in South Carolina

A 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.

MLB News2 min read
Dave Coulier Cancer-Free After 2nd Battle, Urges Screenings
Health & WellnessFeb 6

Dave Coulier Cancer-Free After 2nd Battle, Urges Screenings

Full House star Dave Coulier is now cancer-free after beating both Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and tongue cancer. The 66-year-old actor is using his survival story to spread a life-saving message about early detection.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Jellybean-Sized Baby Tree Kangaroo Brings Hope to Species
Planet WinsJan 24

Jellybean-Sized Baby Tree Kangaroo Brings Hope to Species

A critically endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroo named Kayjo was born at Chester Zoo, no bigger than a jellybean. With their population cut in half over 30 years, every birth matters for this rare species.

Good Good Good2 min read
Seattle Hockey Leader Named Finalist for NHL Hero Award
Community HeroesMay 29

Seattle Hockey Leader Named Finalist for NHL Hero Award

Steven Thompson built a space where LGBTQ+ hockey players can finally be themselves on the ice. Now the NHL is recognizing his work with one of its highest community honors.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
UNI Athletes Shatter 18-Year Record at Drake Relays
SportsApr 26

UNI Athletes Shatter 18-Year Record at Drake Relays

University of Northern Iowa track stars claimed two championships and broke a school record that stood for nearly two decades at one of America's most historic track meets. Nine athletes set personal bests during the four-day celebration of athletic achievement.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Southern Miss Wins Third Baseball Title in Four Seasons
SportsMay 25

Southern Miss Wins Third Baseball Title in Four Seasons

Southern Miss baseball claimed its third Sun Belt tournament championship in four years, earning the right to host an NCAA Regional for the second straight season. The Golden Eagles completed a perfect season sweep by adding the tournament trophy to their regular-season crown.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Sioux Falls Stampede Win First Championship in 7 Years
SportsMay 28

Sioux Falls Stampede Win First Championship in 7 Years

The Sioux Falls Stampede claimed their fourth Clark Cup title with a dramatic double-overtime victory, ending a seven-year championship drought. The team won four elimination games during their playoff run, celebrating with thousands of devoted fans.

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
Australians Rescue Thousands of Animals After Cyclone
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Australians Rescue Thousands of Animals After Cyclone

When ex-tropical cyclone Narelle tore through northern Australia, hundreds of volunteers transformed their homes into wildlife hospitals, saving thousands of animals across three states. From orphaned kangaroos to stranded flying foxes, communities showed up for wildlife in extraordinary ways.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
Australia Unites to Save Thousands After Cyclone Narelle
Acts of KindnessJun 2

Australia Unites to Save Thousands After Cyclone Narelle

When Cyclone Narelle devastated northern Australia in 2026, volunteers transformed homes into wildlife hospitals and rescued thousands of animals across three states. The response revealed something remarkable: one in ten residents of hard-hit Exmouth later signed up for wildlife rescue training.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read

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