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If you’ve got just one eye on the current affairs of the U.S. right now, you’ll know that the country is in the midst of a political upheaval. Tensions are running high and demonstrations seem to be occurring every single day, driven in the main by the racial strains that have risen to the surface this year following the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, amongst others. With many clamouring to voice their concerns and complaints, virtually every walk of life in the U.S. is facing change. The arena of sports has been an obvious outlet...

Toby Keith was recovering from cancer in 2022, with his wife, their children, and close family members right by his side. Fans shared their prayers for the star’s complete recovery, but some were using Toby’s heartache for their financial benefit. On June 12, 2022, Toby Keith took to his Instagram page to share the heartbreaking news about his cancer diagnosis. The iconic singer revealed that the stomach cancer diagnosis was made the previous fall. He explained how he’d spent the last six months going through radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. The positive news was that his body was taking the treatment...

For the vast majority of us, life on this planet begins with being born into a loving family. We’re cared for from the word go; we’re given everything we need to thrive. Figgers was found on the street as a newborn, having been dumped by his birth mother because she didn’t want him. “My mother threw me away just like day to day trash,” he says. “I’m not even supposed to be here,” he said. Nathan and Betty Figgers, however, wanted a boy and decided do give Freddie a new chance. They opened up their home to little Freddie as...

Anyone who’s seen movies in the past few decades knows Danny Trejo. Known for his intense tough guy looks, he’s one of Hollywood’s biggest go-to character actors, playing bad guys in everything from Con Air to Breaking Bad. He’s also the titular star of the Machete franchise, a role he also plays in the much more family-friendly Spy Kids movies. But while he’s usually the bad guy on screen, he got the chance to be a hero in real life back in 2019. In the summer of 2019, the 78-year-old actor was driving in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles,...

A man allegedly followed a teen girl from her school bus stop and into her house. Little did he know, though, her Army veteran dad was home — and he was prepared to take care of business. Mike Oliver, an Army veteran and a father of 15, was none too pleased when he found a man in his Livonia, Michigan, home on a Monday afternoon. The guy had allegedly followed his teenage daughter from her school bus stop and into their house, according to Fox 2 Detroit. “The door’s staying open. Then, I heard her talking,” Oliver recalled. “I get...

Dominique Claseman from Olivia, Minnesota, came to the Olivia City Council as a 15-year-old to discuss his plan to build a veterans memorial in his hometown. He even had architect drawings with him and space already picked out. It was a huge project, but he was confident that people in the community would want to donate to something like it. Two years later, his vision finally became a reality. On Memorial Day, hundreds of people gathered for the dedication of the new veterans memorial in Olivia, completed by Dominique as his Eagle Scout project a few weeks shy of his...

A Vietnam Naval Veteran, Lou Zezoff, headed to Cracker Barrel in Granite City, Illinois, with his wife Annette, hoping for a quiet dinner. When they walked in, Lou rocking his “U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran” cap, he noticed a table with five young men. Because of their “high and tight” haircut, he instantly knew that they were service members even though they were out of uniform. The couple sat and ordered their meal, but before they were served, one of the young men stood and walked over to their table. He greeted Lou and thanked him for his service. Lou acknowledged...

After being laid off from his job, Patrick Hoagland struggled to find a new work position and provide for his family. So he decided to get creative and stand on the side of the road, handing out his resumes. Little did he know that it would lead him to his dream job scenario. Being without work can be scary and overwhelming, especially when you have a family to support. But after one man unexpectedly found himself in this situation, his quick thinking paid off in a big way. As a father, he couldn’t afford to be without work Patrick Hoagland...

In October 2019, rising country star Luke Combs played a concert in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Luke is not only an award-winning singer/songwriter, but he is also known for his great philanthropic work. For example, he has made many donations to charities that help needy children and partnered with the CMA Foundation in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the recovery efforts in Texas. As you’re about to see, he’s also wonderful to his fans. The audience in Missouri was excited when Luke prepared to launch into his hit, “This One’s For You,” a song he wrote to thank his fans...

Seeing 13 truck drivers parked under a bridge and blocking traffic on the highway going in both directions is definitely unusual. But, that’s exactly what fellow drivers encountered in Michigan. As if the sight wasn’t bizarre enough, the reason why they were doing it left onlookers even more stunned. Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw found himself in need of the public’s help in the wee hours of a Tuesday morning. Luckily, he’d get exactly what he needed from a group of selfless individuals. Now, the image of the 13 truck drivers is leaving many speechless. After police in Detroit...