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99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Crowd Surfs Into Record Books
Community HeroesMay 21

99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Crowd Surfs Into Record Books

Pauline Kana celebrated her 99th year on Earth by floating above 20,000 cheering concertgoers, becoming the oldest crowd surfer in Guinness World Records history. The TikTok star with 25 million followers proved age is just a number at a Texas country concert.

Google News - World Record2 min read
99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Becomes Oldest Crowd Surfer
SportsMay 20

99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Becomes Oldest Crowd Surfer

Pauline Kana just became a Guinness World Record holder at 99 years old by crowd surfing at a country concert in Texas. The TikTok star known as "Gangster Granny" proves age is just a number when it comes to living life to the fullest.

Google News - World Record2 min read
99-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Crowd Surfer Ever in Texas
Community HeroesMay 20

99-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Crowd Surfer Ever in Texas

Pauline Kana, known online as "Gangster Granny," crowd surfed at a country concert in Texas and earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest person ever to do it. At 99 years old, she's proving age is just a number.

Google News - World Record2 min read
99-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Crowd Surf at Concert
Community HeroesMay 21

99-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Crowd Surf at Concert

Pauline Kana, better known as "Gangster Granny" on TikTok, just earned a Guinness World Record at age 99 by crowd surfing across 20,000 fans at a Texas music festival. The viral sensation says she's not chasing fame but loves connecting with people around the world.

Google News - World Record2 min read
99-Year-Old Breaks World Record Crowd Surfing at Concert
Community HeroesMay 20

99-Year-Old Breaks World Record Crowd Surfing at Concert

A Texas grandmother just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding above 20,000 cheering fans at age 99. Pauline Kana, known online as "Gangster Granny," turned a country concert into a record-breaking moment of pure joy.

Google News - World Record2 min read
86-Year-Old Cancer Patient Is First at New Taco Bell
Acts of KindnessMay 10

86-Year-Old Cancer Patient Is First at New Taco Bell

Pauline Monk, 86, battled stage 4 cancer for six months to see her hometown's first Taco Bell open. Her community rallied to make sure she was the restaurant's very first customer.

Upworthy2 min read
86-Year-Old 'Taco Bell Queen' Gets Bucket List Wish
Acts of KindnessJun 6

86-Year-Old 'Taco Bell Queen' Gets Bucket List Wish

Pauline Monk spent years hoping a Taco Bell would open in her small West Virginia town. After a stage 4 cancer diagnosis gave her just months to live, her dream finally came true.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)3 min read
250 Liberians Get Free Hearing Care in Rural Outreach
Acts of KindnessApr 27

250 Liberians Get Free Hearing Care in Rural Outreach

A two-day healthcare mission brought hearing specialists to Fish Town, Liberia, serving over 250 residents who had never accessed such care before. The program is already expanding due to overwhelming community response.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Lost Cat Found 30 km Away Reunites Family on Vacation
Acts of KindnessApr 10

Lost Cat Found 30 km Away Reunites Family on Vacation

A Vancouver Island family on vacation in Mexico got the surprise of their lives when volunteers found their missing cat 30 kilometers from home after two months. The friendly tortoiseshell ran straight into her rescuer's arms during a rainstorm.

Google: lost found reunited2 min read
WA to Let Vulnerable Adults Share Their Own Stories
SolutionsMar 26

WA to Let Vulnerable Adults Share Their Own Stories

Western Australia may soon let people under state guardianship speak publicly about their experiences for the first time in decades. An independent legal review says there's "no good reason" to silence these vulnerable adults if they want to share their stories. #

ABC Australia2 min read
Student in Moonboot Saves 30 Lives in Stairwell Crush
Community HeroesFeb 26

Student in Moonboot Saves 30 Lives in Stairwell Crush

When a party turned deadly, nursing student Samson Aruwa freed himself from a collapsing stairwell, then dove back in 30 times to pull others to safety. Despite wearing a moonboot for an injured knee, he became the hero who prevented an even greater tragedy.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Uganda Farmer Earns Income While Restoring Forest Land
Planet WinsJun 8

Uganda Farmer Earns Income While Restoring Forest Land

A Ugandan coffee farmer has turned tree planting into a 20-year income stream while reversing environmental damage. Her success is now being scaled to help 16.5 million people across the country.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
WA Wind and Solar Farms to Pay Local Communities
Planet WinsMar 4

WA Wind and Solar Farms to Pay Local Communities

Western Australia is introducing guidelines requiring renewable energy companies to pay host communities based on project size. Wind farms generating 2 gigawatts could contribute $1.75 million annually to local towns.

ABC Australia2 min read
France Wins Rugby Sevens Championship at Home in Bordeaux
SportsJun 7

France Wins Rugby Sevens Championship at Home in Bordeaux

France's rugby sevens team claimed their first title since the 2024 Olympics with a thrilling 14-5 victory over New Zealand in front of a roaring home crowd. The comeback story saw Les Bleus recover from early setbacks to capture hearts and hardware at Bordeaux's Stade Atlantique.

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
Houston Opens 25 Living Rooms for Holocaust Survivors' Stories
Community HeroesApr 9

Houston Opens 25 Living Rooms for Holocaust Survivors' Stories

On April 14, Holocaust survivors and their families will share personal stories in 25 Houston living rooms, transforming Holocaust Remembrance Day into an intimate experience of hope and resilience. The global movement Zikaron BaSalon brings history to life through small gatherings where listeners become witnesses.

Google: survivor story3 min read
Africa Turns Conservation Into Business at Kenya Summit
Planet WinsMar 10

Africa Turns Conservation Into Business at Kenya Summit

Leaders across Africa are building a new model where protecting nature creates jobs and strengthens economies. A landmark conference in Nairobi explored how conservation can become financially sustainable while empowering local communities.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Ethiopia Shows Cities How to Skip Building New Capitals
SolutionsMar 26

Ethiopia Shows Cities How to Skip Building New Capitals

Ethiopia's Prime Minister says Addis Ababa's corridor development proves cities can transform themselves without the massive cost of building new capitals from scratch. The approach combines infrastructure upgrades with cultural change to create lasting urban renewal.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Women Umpires Make History at Japan's Koshien Tournament
Community HeroesMay 28

Women Umpires Make History at Japan's Koshien Tournament

For the first time in over a century, five women will officiate Japan's legendary Koshien high school baseball championship this summer. The historic shift arrives as the sport welcomes new voices and tackles an umpire shortage.

Japan Today3 min read
Nigerian Doctors Launch 5-Year Plan to Fix Healthcare
Health & WellnessFeb 7

Nigerian Doctors Launch 5-Year Plan to Fix Healthcare

Nigeria's medical association is trading protest signs for policy papers with an ambitious plan to transform the country's struggling healthcare system. The strategy puts doctors at the decision-making table instead of the picket line.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Uganda Org Makes Conservation Profitable for 54,000 Farmers
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Uganda Org Makes Conservation Profitable for 54,000 Farmers

A Ugandan conservation group has cracked the code on making environmental protection financially rewarding for local communities. After 27 years, ECOTRUST now helps 54,000 farming families earn income while restoring 70,000 hectares of degraded land.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read

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