An unexpected act of kindness at a Minnesota Walmart is restoring faith in everyday goodness. When an elderly woman’s credit card was declined at checkout, a teenage cashier calmly stepped in and paid for her groceries without hesitation or expectation, according to CBS Minnesota.
That cashier was Brent Cabahug, a high school senior who says helping others is simply how he was raised. Witnessed by another shopper, the moment sparked a community response and a GoFundMe to support his dream of nursing school. Compassion, when put into practice, can ripple far beyond a single aisle.
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FOOD THAT GIVES BACK
In downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, a new smash-burger spot is turning comfort food into purpose. Zeke Smash donates a portion of its profits to childhood cancer charities, inspired by a young boy named Zeke who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, reports Good Good Good.
For owner Kyle Nelson, the restaurant is both a tribute and a practical act of support, aimed at funding research as well as easing the financial and emotional strain these families carry. Each burger becomes a small way to show up, reminding us that local businesses can nourish more than appetites.
In a medical first, doctors kept a 33-year-old man alive for 48 hours without his lungs using an external artificial-lung system. The device maintained normal blood flow to the heart – something previous technologies couldn’t do – giving his body time to recover enough for a successful double lung transplant, reports Nature.
The system could offer a life-saving bridge for critically ill patients who are too sick to undergo transplant right away. It’s a glimpse of what’s possible when engineering and medicine meet urgency, turning what once seemed unthinkable into a second chance.
Poor indoor air quality can drain our energy, focus, and health – but luckily, the solution doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Simple steps like improving ventilation, upgrading filters, and using air purifiers can significantly boost brain function, reduce illness, and help us feel more awake and clear-headed indoors.
Researchers say cleaner indoor air may be one of the highest-return health upgrades we can make. From cracking windows to low-cost monitors and DIY filtration, small changes add up to create spaces that support our bodies, minds, and everyday well-being.
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WHERE GREEN LIVING THRIVES
Vancouver has recently been named the greenest city in the world for its renewable energy, clean air, abundant green space, and efficient public transit. With 98% of its energy coming from renewable sources and more than 1,200 square feet of green space per person, the city shows how sustainability and everyday livability can grow side by side, shares Travel + Leisure.
Photo by Felix Lipov, courtesy of Vecteezy: Vancouver, B.C. downtown skyline
Cities investing in cleaner energy, bikeable streets, and accessible transit are creating healthier places to live and visit. For tourists and residents alike, it’s a reminder that giving back to the planet can also mean more beauty, ease, and connection to nature right where we are.
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