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A Washington man is rightfully being hailed a hero after charging into a burning home to save his eight-year-old niece. Reports detail how 20-year-old Derrick Byrd suffered second and third-degree burns on his face, back, and arms, having rushed into the building when he became aware his niece was trapped. Speaking to KOMO-TV, he said: “Even though I got burnt, I really didn’t care, though. I’d rather get burnt than her. She’s young. She’s still got a lot of stuff going for her. She’s a good kid.” The fire, at a home in Aberdeen, Washington is believed to have started...

It takes a lot of luck to get your hands on a winning lottery ticket, which is why people are ecstatic when they learn that they have won. However, a cautionary tale is going viral that will have you being extra cautious when it comes time for you to cash in your winning ticket. It turns out that there has been a growing trend of cashiers scamming customers who come in to cash their winning tickets. The cashiers will often pretend to throw away the tickets and lie to the customers by saying that they did not win, only to...

David Snively of the Morrow Police Department felt like his heart had been ripped out after a conversation with a little girl. But what did they talk about? Let’s find out. Police officers have one of the world’s most physically and emotionally taxing jobs. As a result, they often leave their house not knowing what to expect daily. So when Interim Chief of Police David Snively answered the call of an officer seeking assistance with arresting a driver, he did not know he would leave the scene with his emotions heightened. On June 28, 2022, the Morrow Police department, led...

Alaska was ranked as the most patriotic state in the country in a new report from Wallet Hub published Monday. Patriotism is a difficult concept to quantify, so the personal finance website compared each state across 13 indicators of patriotism including veterans per capita, average number of military enlistees, Peace Corp members per capita and percentage of adult residents who voted in the 2020 presidential election. All 13 indicators fell into one of two categories, military engagement and civic engagement, according to the Wallet Hub. Every city received a grade for each indicator based on a 100-point scale, with 100...

Reaching 100 years old is certainly a cause for celebration with family and friends but one woman was also surprised by her trash collector who wanted to honor this special lady on her big day. The friendship between garbage collector Ben Bird and his 100-year-old customer Dorothy Ballard went viral when it first hit the headlines in 2019. Ben always makes a point of stopping to chat to Dorothy, who is known as Mercy, when he collects her trash every week at her home in Kidderminster, England, – something he’s been doing for the past decade. “He talks about the...

Most people have bucket lists full of activities and places they want to check off. These usually include trips to idyllic locations and thrilling actions like bungee jumping or skydiving. However, one woman had a peculiar wish she hoped would come true. Ticking items off one’s bucket list is exciting, but many people never live to turn their desires into realities. Life is short, and older adults aren’t able to see and do everything they dreamed about during their youth. Fortunately, for a 100-year-old woman, her wish was still possible. The centenarian needed help from the police to fulfill her...

A simple act of kindness by a few workers at a bus station made the world a little warmer by creating cozy beds for stray and homeless dogs. Winter can be a very difficult time to survive for homeless pups. Employees at the Barreirinha bus terminal in Brazil noticed the many stray dogs in the area, and had compassion for them. They created a space at their facility where these lovable dogs can stay warm and be looked after. Not only are they providing the pups with food and water, but the staff also made them cute little beds out...

Parents at a high school soccer game were initially confused when every player on the field stopped playing and turned towards the left side of the field. At first, they weren’t sure what was going on — then they heard an unmistakable sound and saw what all the teens were looking at. The Siebel Soccer Park in Great Falls, Montana, is where the Great Falls High and CM Russell teams play the majority of their home games. The park has inspired a tradition, thanks to its location. After a video emerged online of the unique practice that’s now become common...

A World War II veteran in Austin, Texas, was putting his life and belongings at risk by heating his home with his gas stove. His heater had stopped working, and he didn’t want to ask for help. Luckily for him, a kind police officer noticed his situation and got all hands on deck to help him out. Louis C. Hicks was heating his home by using his gas-powered stove and oven. | Source: YouTube/KUVE When Louis C. Hicks, a 92-year-old veteran, called the police to report the theft of some tools from the shed behind his home, he wasn’t expecting...

There are some children who seem destined to be stars. Even at a very young age – they have the courage and talent to entertain huge crowds. One three-year-old performed the national anthem with no problem, becoming the youngest person to ever sing it in New York’s Carrier Dome stadium. The national anthem has never been so adorable. Just wait until you see this toddler nail the classic song to open up one of the Syracuse Women’s basketball games. Three-year-old Drake Grillo is a little cutie pie who was born for the spotlight. It’s hard to believe a three-year-old could...