For more than 30 years, James Corrao found purpose as a school janitor, shaping a community one early morning and freshly cleaned classroom at a time. This fall, that purpose came full circle when he watched his daughter Annabelle teach students in the very school where he built his life. The moment that left him awestruck and deeply proud, reports TODAY.
Once a job he took for stability, became a calling rooted in presence, dignity, and care. Seeing his daughter step into her own role as a teacher affirmed something simple and profound: showing up matters, and the impact can echo for generations.
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WHEN EDUCATION BECOMES THE NORM
Access to primary education has become one of the world’s biggest success stories, with roughly nine in ten children of primary-school age now enrolled globally. After a century of steady progress, schooling has shifted from a privilege to an expectation for billions of families, according to Our World in Data.
That access matters deeply: when most children can learn to read, write, and think critically, societies build resilience, opportunity, and shared possibility. The work isn’t finished as gaps remain, but the arc is clear, and it bends toward a future shaped by education.
A new study suggests a surprisingly gentle approach may help successfully treat certain brain cancers. Researchers found that a low-cost combination of resveratrol and copper reduced tumor aggressiveness and key cancer markers in glioblastoma patients without notable side effects, according to ScienceDaily.
Instead of attacking tumors outright, the treatment appears to work by neutralizing inflammatory DNA fragments released by dying cancer cells, helping tumors move toward a less aggressive state. While the study was small, the results point to a hopeful shift in cancer research that explores healing, accessibility, and new possibilities for care.
As the holidays accelerate, new guidance reminds us that mindfulness doesn’t require a retreat, simply some intentional pauses woven into daily life. Practices like starting the day without screens, breathing with awareness, and letting go of chasing perfection can help steady stress and protect well-being during the busiest weeks of the year, according to health guidance shared by Verywell Mind.
The message is gentle and grounding: presence beats pressure. By setting boundaries, savoring food with care, prioritizing rest, and ending the day with gratitude, the season becomes less about keeping up and more about feeling connected, calm, and truly here.
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CITIES MADE FOR MIDNIGHT: THE JOY MAP FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
The most joyful places in the U.S. to ring in the New Year blend fireworks, nightlife, affordability, and even weather into one celebratory ranking from Travel + Leisure. Orlando takes the top spot thanks to big public fireworks, legal at-home displays, plentiful nightlife, and surprisingly budget-friendly hotel rates.
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Las Vegas and New York City follow close behind, each offering their own signature magic, from all-night entertainment and standout dining to iconic countdown moments. But welcoming a new year is less about where you go, and more about finding a place that feels open, festive, and full of possibility.
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