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When Sandra Bullock praised Amy Poehler on a recent podcast, their exchange became an unexpected masterclass in receiving compliments. A mental health counselor breaks down why their approach works and how anyone can get better at it.
After nearly two years behind bars for comments in a WhatsApp group, Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza walked free on March 4. Her release marks a significant step forward in her fight for justice, though her legal battle continues.
Reality TV dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee survived a stroke last fall and bounced back to filming within months. Her recovery story offers hope for stroke survivors everywhere.
After 40 years of searching through old photos and memories, a Cambodian refugee family finally tracked down the Minnesota nurse who saved their lives at a Thai border camp. Sandra Evenson flew to Sydney for an emotional airport reunion that proved some acts of kindness never expire.
A 57-year-old woman who discovered she had leukemia during a routine work health check is now running the London Marathon with her husband to raise £25,000 for cancer research. Sandra Breene had no symptoms when doctors found her dangerously high white blood cell count in 2022.
After losing her first three games at the World Rapid Amateur Chess Championship, 16-year-old Sandra Omoruyi fought back to win Nigeria's first world amateur title. Now she's training up to 16 hours daily to become a Grandmaster while pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sandra Lavie Gojkovic left her corporate job in Dubai with just four pieces of clothing and a question that wouldn't let her rest. Twelve years later, her work has transformed education for children across 30 villages in West Bengal.
Sandra Lavi Gojkovic walked away from corporate success and a comfortable life in Switzerland to protect children across rural India. Thirteen years later, her work reaches nearly 20,000 kids in 30 villages.
A woman who spent 35 years fighting for equality as a FARC rebel now battles at the ballot box to continue her work for Colombia's rural poor. Sandra Ramírez's journey from farm girl to guerrilla to senator shows how peace agreements can transform fighters into lawmakers.
A great-grandfather's 1898 court victory just saved citizenship rights for millions of Americans. Sandra Wong didn't even know his story until Trump's campaign made her family's legacy matter more than ever.
Fifteen children traded their devices for milking cows, harvesting vegetables, and riding bullock carts at a unique summer camp near Madurai, India. The four-day program teaches teamwork and patience through hands-on farming experiences.
When 10-year-old Brenton Bowden learned his elderly neighbor couldn't afford roof repairs, he asked his dad a simple question that sparked a community movement. Now volunteers are lining up to help Sandra Freeman get her hail-damaged roof fixed for free.
The Blind Side" star Quinton Aaron is smiling, laughing, and looking forward to watching the Super Bowl from his hospital bed after suffering a spinal stroke. His family shares that he's communicating well and his spirits are high as he continues to heal.
After her husband left following her daughter's disability diagnosis, Sheeja transformed her hospital waiting room observations into Snehasandram, a trust run exclusively by mothers of disabled children. What started as shared grief became livelihood training, emergency funds, and a community where mothers reclaim their identities.
Kazuko Blake survived the atomic bomb at age 11 and stayed silent for decades. Now she's making sure future generations never forget.
A twice-yearly injectable that's nearly 100% effective at preventing HIV is transforming lives in Eswatini, the first African nation to offer this breakthrough treatment. In just four months, over 2,750 people have received the drug that could prevent one in three new HIV infections across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Researchers are discovering what helps some people keep razor-sharp minds well into their 80s and 90s. The findings could help all of us age with healthier brains.
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson surprised his mom in a recent interview by admitting the one thing he can't live without is video games. The humble admission shows how the newly crowned champion stays grounded despite leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years.
When a massive bushfire threatened 30 homes in Western Australia, 100 volunteer firefighters battled for four days to save them. Their courage and residents' fire preparation meant only three structures were lost.
The birthplace of legendary freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai is getting a complete transformation into a model village with modern infrastructure. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann promised sewerage systems, playgrounds, and rejuvenated ponds within one year.
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