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A high school senior's medical training turned a Friday night football game into a life-saving moment when she performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking child. The city of St. Marys honored Alaina Ruvoldt with its rare Community Hero Award.
A nine-week-old kitten stuck 50 feet up a tree in North Vancouver got a second chance thanks to firefighter Nolan, who braved dive-bombing crows to save her. The grateful owner named the tiny survivor Nola in his honor.
When a horse became trapped in thick mud at the edge of a pond in Olive Branch, Mississippi, firefighters launched a full rescue operation that ended with one relieved animal and zero injuries. The successful rescue shows how local fire crews are ready to help any neighbor in need, no matter how many legs they have.
T-Mobile and First Responders Children's Foundation are celebrating heroes who serve our communities with events at 25 stores nationwide and a Times Square ceremony hosted by Jon Stewart. The initiative includes $125,000 in funding for first responder families and mental health support.
A masked mystery man calling himself "London's Batman" is handing out thousands of pounds to strangers struggling with rising costs. From paying fuel bills to covering hospital parking fines, he's tackling everyday problems one act of kindness at a time.
After five years of helping 1,600 families access food in Ontario's Georgian Bay region, Alex Hamelin received an unexpected thank you. The Georgian Bay Food Network founder was surprised with gift cards and flowers for her community dedication.
A Texas volunteer has grown a school vision program from 17 children to 3,000 annually, delivering free glasses to students who couldn't afford them. Some kids cried tears of joy when they saw the world clearly for the first time.
A cucumber farmer in Egypt's Nile Delta stumbled upon massive stone carvings on his land and alerted authorities, leading to the discovery of two colossal statues of Ramses II. His quick action preserved priceless pieces of history that had been buried for over 3,000 years.
A man who spent 40 years telling the stories of Louisville basketball legends will now join them in the rafters. Kenny Klein, the beloved Sports Information Director who retired in 2022, will have his own banner raised at the KFC Yum Center on January 2.
New York just quadrupled its tax credit for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, the first increase in 20 years. The move could help reverse a troubling 33% drop in volunteers statewide.
After five harrowing days, a Catholic priest and three other kidnapping victims walked free thanks to a determined rescue team in Benue State, Nigeria. The successful operation brings relief to a community that's been plagued by roadside abductions.
New York just made volunteering to save lives a lot more rewarding. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that quadruples tax credits for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, jumping from $200 to $800 for individuals.