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James Sexton discussed how to show up in a helpful way. The post Lawyer shares four specific things to do for a friend going through a divorce that actually help appeared first on Upworthy.
A softball diamond in Montana was the scene of a larger-than-life family reunion. Like something out of Field of Dreams, a teen softball player had lined up against an out-of-state team for an August match—and her long-lost biological sister was on the opposite roster. Samantha Rensvold was adopted as an infant. It’s something she’s long known of, […] The post Montana High School Softball Player Discovered Long-Lost Sister on Opposing Team appeared first on Good News Network.
If you know your partner loves good head rub, here’s how you can work that into your intimate arsenal.
Here are some easy and delicious dump-and-go Crockpot recipes — no browning or searing meat first, and no stirring halfway through.
You don't need to take responsibility for everything and everyone. The post Motivation expert explains how two simple words can free you from taking things so personally appeared first on Upworthy.
81 years ago today, Desmond Doss became the only conscientious objector to win the Medal of Honor after saving an estimated 75 men during the Battle of Hacksaw Ridge in the invasion of Okinawa. Doss refused to carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist against killing. He consequently […] The post Good News in History, October 12 appeared first on Good News Network.
He watches the clip back every year as a reminder to be more present. The post A dad rewatched a video of his son’s birthday. What he saw in himself changed the way he parents. appeared first on Upworthy.
"I really wouldn't have helped anyway, so here's $100 to forget my name." The post Michigan middle school fundraiser offers parents refreshingly honest opt-out options appeared first on Upworthy.
This is Ashkenazi's first medal in the senior competition | She competed against Frenchwoman Lorien Nulo, former world champion and Olympic silver medalist from Paris, and British Lily Yang, Ard medalist from the 2023 World Championships | In the men's team, Zohar Charuvi placed seventh
51 years ago today, Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC with George Carlin as host. The seminal comedy television program in American history, SNL has launched the careers of dozens of talented writers, comics, and actors. Broadcast from Studio 8H at NBC’s headquarters in the Comcast Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, SNL has aired 1,011 […] The post Good News in History, October 11 appeared first on Good News Network.
These strange finds will have you feeling younger, hotter, and, most importantly, more confident.
The swimmer, a member of the Israeli national team who swims for Loyola University, finished in a time of 51.43 seconds, 0.54 seconds faster than the previous record, which was held by Kate Douglas of the USA team | Gorbanko also won the 100 and 200 meter breaststroke events.
Hershko defeated the Croatian Helena Vokovic by ippon and claimed third place at the championship | This is the second medal for the Israeli team at the championships after Karem Primo's winning of the silver medal.
A young pilot flew a commercial jet alongside her father as captain for the first time—while her mother worked in the cabin crew on the same flight. 22-year-old Zoë took to the skies with both her parents aboard the Dutch airline KLM flying out of Amsterdam. The unique family’s work shift came as a surprise, […] The post Daughter Gets to Join Dad as Co-Pilot, With Mom Serving on Flight’s Cabin Crew: A Surprise Full Circle Moment appeared first on Good News Network.
A Roman artifact from the Italian sculptor responsible for the Trevi Fountain was discovered in a reclamation yard for a mere 300 British pounds ($400). The 27-inch-tall (68cm) model was fashioned by Pietro Bracci as a pitch for a giant bronze sculpture of Pope Clement XII, which was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate […] The post Lost Italian Statue by Trevi Fountain Artist Discovered in Salvage Yard Among the Garden Ornaments appeared first on Good News Network.
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Enlightenment for Rebels: Celebrating Our Wild and Sacred Earthly Selves, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network.
There's so much more to success than ambition. The post 6 unexpected traits of highly successful people appeared first on Upworthy.
The varied British accents have morphed over time too. The post Linguists explain the theory that Americans didn’t really ‘lose’ their British accents appeared first on Upworthy.
From Seattle’s chapter of National Public Radio comes the remarkable story of the kindness of strangers immortalized in an origami crane. Published through KUOW’s “My Unsung Hero” series, the story begins with a 7-year-old in Japan who had just gotten a new bike. Young Rika Matsuda was at first very excited because the bike was […] The post NPR-Inspired Homework Leads Teen to Find Hidden Message a Decade After a Stranger’s Kindness appeared first on Good News Network.
A dermatologist and licensed esthetician share their best tips for starting retinol in your 40s, and explain why it's helpful at any age.
