🐶 Abandoned Puppy Finds Forever Home

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A tiny disabled terrier puppy named Dennis was found abandoned in a dumpster in South Oxfordshire, England. Deaf, half-blind, and weighing less than four pounds, Dennis was rushed to a rescue center where he received urgent care and gentle handling.

The Blue Cross team adapted their approach, using vibrations and gentle taps to communicate with Dennis, who was too scared of a regular bath and struggled to focus on the people around him.

Placed in foster care, Dennis learned to navigate his new environment and gradually gained confidence. His resilience and playful spirit soon shone through.

Just in time for Christmas, Dennis found a loving forever home in Derbyshire, ready to start a joyful new chapter with his adoptive family.

Marine Corps veteran Stacy Batiste was honored as the 2025 Road Warrior Champion after driving over 5 million accident-free miles in his 34-year trucking career. He received a custom red semi-truck and $50,000, thanks to a nomination from his best friend.

Batiste credits his military discipline for his safety record and is known for mentoring younger drivers and supporting his community.

His story highlights the dedication and impact of America’s professional truckers.

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When TikToker Samuel Weidenhofer met 88-year-old Army veteran Ed Bambas, working long hours at a Detroit grocery store, he launched a GoFundMe to help Ed retire. The campaign quickly surpassed its $1 million goal, raising $1.5 million in just days.

Donations poured in from across the country, with people moved by Ed’s story and service. The funds will support Ed’s living expenses and medical care.

A surprise retirement celebration is being planned for Ed, who is about to enjoy a well-deserved rest thanks to the kindness of strangers.

Uncurl your fingers.

Let your hands loosen.

Take a calming breath.

From this calmer place, here is something light and joyful we wanted to share.

🦌 Norway: A hiker discovered a 1,500-year-old reindeer trap and hunting equipment preserved in mountain ice.

🦔 Scotland: A couple transformed their home into a hedgehog haven, rehabilitating over 500 injured hedgehogs from across the country.

🤖 Australia: An AI-guided robot is helping restore the Great Barrier Reef by precisely planting baby corals in degraded areas to boost reef recovery.

🗳️ Tennessee: A 19-year-old won a local election by defeating his former high school civics teacher, making his community proud.

🐭 UK: Volunteers set a Guinness World Record by knitting and donating over 46,000 woolen mice to comfort rescue cats in shelters across the country.

100 years ago today, Sammy Davis Jr. was born. A natural entertainer from age 3, Davis became one of the most versatile performers of the 20th century, a singer, dancer, actor, drummer, mimic, and comedian whose talent lit up Broadway, Hollywood, and Las Vegas. He earned a Tony nomination for Golden Boy, joined The Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and became a staple of American entertainment with his hit variety program The Sammy Davis Jr. Show. His signature single, The Candy Man, reached No. 1 in 1972 and helped cement his enduring legacy.

Davis was known for both brilliance and wit. When asked about his golf handicap, he quipped, “I’m a one-eyed Negro who’s Jewish.” Though his career soared, his health did not; years of smoking led to the throat cancer that took his life at 64. Today, he remains a symbol of boundary-breaking artistry, incomparable mimicry, and tap-dancing mastery.

Other notable December 8 events:

300–600 BCE: Rohatsu, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, is traditionally observed on this date.

1923: The “Hollywoodland” sign was erected in California to advertise a new housing development.

1949: On the Town, starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, premiered in theaters.

1987: The U.S. and the USSR signed the INF Treaty, eliminating thousands of nuclear missiles.

— Bernard Meltzer

Every day brings amazing advances and uplifting moments that remind us just how wonderful the world can be. Here are five reasons why today is the best time ever to be alive:

🍛 Surplus Kitchens: Community kitchens are transforming surplus food into meals for those in need.

🌳 Tree Drives: International tree-planting drives are reforesting millions of hectares each year.

💬 Teletherapy Programs: Telehealth mental health programs are reducing stigma and increasing access to treatment.

🚑 Dispatch AI: AI-driven emergency dispatch systems are reducing response times significantly.

🏖️ Beach Cleanups: Community beach cleanups are removing tons of plastic from oceans every year.

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Uruguay achieved 99% clean energy by prioritizing economic factors—removing fossil fuel subsidies, opening up energy contracts to competition, and awarding contracts based on cost rather than emissions targets. This approach attracted investment, reduced costs, and created jobs, showing that economic incentives can drive a successful renewable energy transition.

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