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Police Officer Afraid of Snapping Turtle
A snapping turtle was left stranded in the city due to a recent storm. The police were called in to rescue the turtle and return it to the lake. The police officer was very cautious not to get bitten by the turtle. The crowd were entertained by the officers careful efforts. The turtle was successfully […]
Latvian President: ‘Europe Must Arm Itself, Europe Must Spend More on Defense’ In Order to Survive
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has said that aiding Ukraine in its effort to fight off Russian aggression is critical for global security. He said that in order to survive, and in order to serve as an equal partner to the United States in aiding Ukraine, Europe must arm itself. He was speaking during an interview […]
Matthew Perry Foundation Established for Late ‘Friends’ Actor to Help People With Addiction
LOS ANGELES—Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with addiction. “In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew […]
To Help the Homeless, Look in the Mirror–Not at Government: Expert
California homelessness is said to make up nearly 1/3 of the U.S. homeless population. Travis Steffens, CEO of R Investments, explains what he is doing to combat homelessness, and offers suggestions to others so they can help as well.
Retired Major General Helps Families of the Fallen
With memorial day approaching, we spoke to the man who runs the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. After Major General Clay Hutmacher retired, he started providing financial support to severely wounded and fallen special operations personnel—and the children they left behind.
‘We All Have Grit Inside of Us’: Omaha Teen Helps Children Find Their Strength
An Omaha teen wrote a book to make sure that children know the strength they have and that they can channel it if they only want to. But the story she shares in that book isn’t just any story, it’s her story.
A Boy and His Boat Help Chile Firefighters Combat Blazes
RIO FUTA, Chile—As his parents fought wildfires threatening their home in southern Chile, 13-year-old Lucas Cespedes decided to take action, ferrying firefighters across the local river in a small yellow rowing boat to help them put out the flames. The Andean country is battling some of the worst wildfires in years that have claimed at […]
Taiwan Offers Help to China Amid COVID-19 Surge
Taiwan’s president is offering help to neighboring Beijing while still firmly opposing its aggression and territory claims. President Tsai Ing-wen delivered her traditional new year message at the island’s presidential office Sunday. In it, she said Taiwan was prepared to aid China amid the major COVID-19 surge sweeping the country.
Gabby Petito’s Legacy: $100,000 for Domestic Violence Hotline
NEW YORK—Even in hindsight, Nichole Schmidt can’t be sure if anything could have been done to save her daughter Gabby Petito from a messy and violent relationship that ended in murder nearly a year ago in the western wilderness. But there is work to do, she said, to keep alive the memory of her daughter, […]
Volunteer Recounts Efforts at Polish Border
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam Welman felt compelled to go and help refugees fleeing Ukraine who were arriving at the Polish border. He has some experience in logistics, basic medical training and Polish heritage—the invasion hit close to home.
Russia May Hold $140 Billion in Chinese Bonds: ANZ
Chinese bonds may offer shelter for Russia, as it copes with Western sanctions. According to one research group, the ANZ research team, over 20 percent of Chinese bonds that are held in countries other than China may sit in Russia’s central bank and sovereign wealth fund.
Will China Help Russia Evade Western Sanctions?
This February, Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s Vladimir Putin to the Beijing Olympics. Afterwards, the two countries published a joint statement, saying their friendship “has no limits.” Now, that friendship is being put to the test. With Putin waging war on Ukraine, and with more than 2,000 dead in Ukraine, the West is doing […]