Inspiring Stories

We’re constantly criticizing kids for being glued to their screens, oblivious to the world. Yet one tablet-toting girl’s heroics will force you to reconsider. ‘Mammy’s not well’ Five-year-old Priya Galvin was at home in Cork, Ireland when crisis hit. Her mother Mary suddenly collapsed to the floor, unable to move or gesture. All alone, Priya

When you hear about revolutionary royals your mind may automatically turn to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince William and Kate Middleton may also fall under that category. The young royals have done so much to create a new and more accessible image of the monarchy. However, there’s a case to be made that Princess

Canadians love their coffee, especially Tim Horton’s, which serves five million cups every day to the country’s 37 million residents. So when one worker at a Tim Horton’s in Vaughan, Ontario made a cup of coffee even better with his positive attitude and friendly service, customers gave thanks with an extraordinary gesture of kindness. ‘The

Along with its strain on frontline medical workers, COVID has also plunged patients deeper in debt. But one doctor’s generosity has given many a brighter outlook to kick off this year. The end of an era After nearly 30 years, Dr. Omar Atiq was closing down his Arkansas-based oncology practice. One priority was figuring out

Eminem is making amends. The rapper has said a lot of controversial, incendiary things over the years, but many believe that he went a touch too far in one of his verses from a song recorded in 2009. The song may have been unreleased, but when it leaked back in 2019, questions were raised over

When police officer Ryan Holets spotted two heroin addicts shooting up behind an Albuquerque convenience store, he had no idea that he’d have an overwhelming urge to adopt the pregnant woman’s baby, but that’s exactly what he did. A sad sight Holets was responding to a suspected theft at a convenience store when he spotted

COVID – and the surrounding social distancing and lockdown – has challenged many of us mentally, as we deal with uncertainty, fear, and isolation. Chris Rock recently revealed during an interview with Gayle King on CBS Sunday Morning, that he’s even decided to attend seven hours of therapy a week this year. Facing uncomfortable truths

Over the past year, Zendaya has solidified her status as one of Hollywood’s most adored beauty and style icons. From her charming social media presence to her terrific red carpet looks to her stunning, impactful performances in Euphoria and the Spider-Man franchise, she’s captured everyone’s attention for good.  However, with publicity comes scrutiny. Zendaya has

Dominique Harrison-Bentzen wanted to get home after a (pre-pandemic) night out, but she’d lost her bank card and couldn’t afford a taxi home. A man experiencing homelessness swooped in to save the day with an extraordinary act of kindness — and his good deed ended up being rewarded many times over. Robbie to the rescue

Actor and producer Reese Witherspoon proves that misconceptions about gender continue to permeate our society — but that it’s important to challenge them. An awkward Oscars moment Back at the 2002 Oscars, Witherspoon was fresh off the release of Legally Blonde when she took to the stage with then-husband Ryan Phillippe. The speech was planned,

Musical funnyman ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic might have just won 2020 – and our hearts – with a cute story of high-school love that gives us all the feels. ‘Weird Al’ meets Mona Lisa Long before he was a four-time Grammy winner, Alfred Matthew Yankovic was a “pretty awkward, shy and nerdy” 9th grader. Then, one

All signs are pointing to 18-year-old Simone Johnson becoming a fourth generation star wrestler. But her famous dad, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, wants to make sure she’s doing it for herself and nobody else. A rising star In early 2020, Simone Johnson signed a contract with the WWE and began training to become a pro

It’s not easy to go out on your own and start your own business – but all the hard work and risk is well worth it in the end if you do make it. Especially when you are risking it all for the woman who sacrificed everything for you. Tyler Graham’s life started out rough.

Sometimes our best-laid plans are not meant to be. John had been in a long-term relationship. He had even bought a house with his partner for 15 years. When the relationship suddenly ended, he found himself starting over at 40. John did his best to maintain life as he was accustomed, from his job at

The Ecuadorian government had plans to drill in the Amazon rainforest on territory inhabited by Waorani hunter-gatherers. Against all odds, the Waorani won in court, setting a precedent for other Indigenous peoples in Ecuador and beyond. The Waorani weren’t consulted In Ecuador, the government has the power to initiate energy projects and extract minerals on

After losing her mom in 2009, Sofia Wyszynski ate her way through her grief and her eating habits quickly spun out of control, up until she gave birth to her son. “Losing my mother was the hardest thing that ever happened to me,” she told the Daily Mail.   She got sick right around the same

Chrissy Teigen is adored by her fans for many reasons, from her delicious cooking posts to her funny Twitter commentary, but most of all, it’s for her open vulnerability and honesty – even with subjects very personal and difficult to share. Teigen and her husband John Legend had a tragic pregnancy loss in September, when

Jonathan Pinkard, 27, was taken off the heart transplant list and given just months to live. Then, he met Lori Wood, 57, a nurse at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Georgia. Forty-eight hours later, Wood bravely asked Pinkard if she could adopt him, providing the solution he needed to be given a heart transplant — and therefore saving

Sometimes the most important moments of our lives – or the moments when we make the biggest impact on the life of another person – happen in a split second, and it’s all about thinking on your feet. Benny Correa and his wife Amanda Disley were in their car driving home from a family dinner

It was the middle of the ‘90s and John Stamos was at the height of his career. Full House was coming to a close, but the actor was a mega star and it was at that time that his love life experienced a boost, too. Uncle Jesse met actress Rebecca Romijn in 1994, they fell