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Australia's Capital Territory just became the first jurisdiction to completely eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, regardless of income or property value. Starting July 2026, the change could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
An off-duty FDNY firefighter pulled a stranded driver from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens, showing how heroes never really clock out. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore praised the quick-thinking rescue during Friday's briefing. ---
When floodwaters trapped a Brooklyn principal inside her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used his bare fists to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. Travis Langan never hesitated, even with his pregnant wife waiting at home.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
When a dirt bike rider fled a crash scene in Hamilton, he didn't know an off-duty police officer was watching. What followed was a community effort that led to his arrest and the recovery of a stolen bike.
When a boat carrying nine people flipped on July 4th in Alvarado, Texas, an off-duty firefighter happened to be nearby and dove into action. He pulled three trapped children from beneath the vessel and revived two who weren't breathing.
A free app that helped thousands escape California's wildfires is now expanding to monitor floods across all 50 states. Watch Duty alerts people to disasters before official warnings, giving communities precious extra minutes to evacuate.
When a 3-year-old spotted smoke, his firefighter dad didn't hesitate to crash through a fence and rescue a neighbor with mobility issues from her burning home. Greg DeGreeff saved a life before the first fire truck even arrived.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy waters near Beacon, NY, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the Hudson River and brought the struggling swimmer safely to shore.
France just made history by legally erasing the outdated idea that marriage includes a duty to have sex. The new law clarifies that consent in marriage matters just as much as it does everywhere else.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy Hudson River waters near Beacon, New York, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the water and brought the struggling person safely to shore.
When a sailboat capsized off the Scottish coast, an off-duty volunteer didn't wait for help to arrive. His split-second decision to launch a small rescue boat saved three lives in minutes.
When a car flipped and burst into flames on Massachusetts I-495, an off-duty firefighter and quick-thinking bystanders pulled two trapped victims to safety. Dramatic video captured the life-saving rescue as flames engulfed the wreckage.
After spending 81 days in the hospital with catastrophic injuries from being run over by his own patrol vehicle, State Trooper Curtis Putz is now back to full duty and inspiring other trauma survivors. His message to patients facing their own difficult recoveries: there is always hope.
When a kayaker capsized in the Hudson River, an off-duty firefighter didn't wait for backup. He jumped in and made the rescue himself.
French lawmakers just made history by unanimously voting to end the outdated concept of "marital duty," making it crystal clear that consent is required for every intimate act, even in marriage. The groundbreaking law closes a legal loophole that allowed some courts to blame spouses for refusing sex.
The United States has renewed a crucial trade program that allows 49 African countries to export products duty-free, restoring access that lapsed last September. The extension saves thousands of jobs and billions in trade revenue across the continent.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.
The US House voted 340-54 to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028, restoring duty-free access to American markets for 32 African nations. The renewal supports 1.3 million jobs and opens new opportunities for exporters from Ghana to Kenya.
When flash floods trapped a school principal in her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used her own coffee cup to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. The two reunited days later for an emotional thank-you at FDNY headquarters.
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