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Three friends just became Guinness World Record holders after visiting all 145 CTA train stations in less than nine hours, despite a snowstorm and broken trains. Now they're chasing transit records across America.
When Tianna Graham's car froze solid after a Philadelphia snowstorm, she filmed it for TikTok—not knowing the video would change her life. Carvana spotted their vending machine in the background and surprised the fifth-grade teacher with a brand new car.
A snowstorm couldn't stop 400 basketball fans from raising $107,000 to help underprivileged students attend Catholic schools in New Jersey. The 22nd annual Hoopfest celebrated both athletic talent and academic achievement while supporting kids who need it most.
While a dangerous South Carolina snowstorm caused over 1,300 collisions, one man spent 10 hours pulling stuck drivers to safety. Perry Bradley's weekend rescue mission brought comfort to families trapped on icy roads.
New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani turned his first major snowstorm into a masterclass in crisis communication and style. His custom embroidered Carhartt jacket became the talk of the city while he kept New Yorkers safe and informed.
Two Good Samaritans plowed driveways for free during a historic Ohio snowstorm, helping strangers dig out from over a foot of snow. Their kindness sparked a reminder that compassion still thrives in local communities.
A bloodhound named Margo helped rescue a 15-year-old boy with autism who wandered into a dangerous winter storm. The teen was found cold but safe after multiple agencies worked together through life-threatening conditions.
When a monster snowstorm hit the US, fossil fuel plants struggled while new technologies kept the lights on. The upgrades made after the deadly 2021 Texas freeze are now paying off.
When Carbondale firefighters were stuck shoveling hundreds of feet of sidewalk during a snowstorm, a stranger on an ATV appeared out of nowhere to help. He refused payment and returned with donuts instead.
An 85-pound husky named Aria spent hours trapped in a culvert pipe during a massive Hudson Valley snowstorm until first responders teamed up to bring her home safely. Thanks to firefighters and highway workers braving dangerous conditions, the rescue ended without a scratch on the grateful pup.
When Aria the Husky got trapped in a culvert pipe during a massive Hudson Valley snowstorm, firefighters and highway workers braved dangerous conditions for hours to bring her home safely. The rescue brought a community together during one of the region's worst winter storms.
When a winter storm threatened to delay an ambulance carrying a critically ill baby, Ohio snowplow driver Joe Estes spent 30 minutes carving a safe path through treacherous roads to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The baby arrived safely thanks to his steady hand and quick thinking.
When a major snowstorm trapped healthcare workers at home, 22 volunteers with sturdy vehicles stepped up to transport doctors and nurses safely to Virginia Hospital Center. So far, they've completed 92 trips to keep the hospital fully staffed.
When a stray cat fell into a snow-filled storm drain on Long Island, neighbors rushed to help but couldn't lift the heavy grate alone. A passing plow driver stopped just in time to make the rescue possible.
When a massive snowstorm buried Lincoln Heights, Ohio, volunteers as young as 11 spent hours clearing driveways for elderly residents who couldn't dig out alone. A nonprofit turned a bus into a mobile warming center to keep helpers safe while spreading kindness street by street.
When a massive snowstorm buried Wooster, Ohio, the high school football team traded their snow day for shovels and spent hours helping elderly neighbors who couldn't clear their driveways. These student athletes proved that real strength shows up when your community needs you most.
When a hospital nurse got stuck in a foot of snow trying to get home to her son, a stranger grabbed a shovel and went to work. While other drivers honked and yelled, William Kitchell cleared her tires until she could drive again.
Olympic legend Shaun White surprised New Yorkers with an impromptu snowboarding show in Central Park, jumping over comedian Shane Gillis and delighting crowds. The retired gold medalist's surprise appearance brought joy to a snowy Sunday less than two weeks before he begins his new role as an NBC analyst.
When a Long Island woman lost her mother overnight during a massive snowstorm, she desperately needed her driveway cleared to reach family. Within minutes, local plow operators abandoned a paying job to help a stranger for free.
The Indiana Hoosiers celebrated their first-ever national championship at home Saturday, completing college football's first perfect 16-0 season in over a century. Fans braved sub-zero windchills and a looming snowstorm to honor a team that transformed from college football's losingest program to national champions in just two years.
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