👀 Father Sees Color for First Time

We hope you had a safe and snowy weekend. Today’s stories are all about seeing things in a new light, whether it’s a dad moved to tears by the colors he’s never seen before, a forest in Maine where American chestnut trees are quietly thriving, or high school students in Virginia handing over car keys to single moms.

Colorado is also planning to reintroduce wolverines to its parks after more than a century. Each story is a reminder that sometimes the most interesting changes are happening right in front of us, if we take a moment to notice.

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—Stephanie S

Imagine reaching your 60s and seeing the world in full color for the very first time. That’s what happened to Jim Gogan, whose family surprised him with special glasses after a lifetime of colorblindness. When Jim put them on, he was so moved by the sight of a simple Christmas tree that he broke into tears.

For years, Jim had mixed up reds and greens, even missing out on a dream to become a pilot because he couldn’t read radar screens. His son Kyle made the gift possible, and the moment Jim saw the true red of bricks and the green of trees, he was awestruck.

The next day, the family took Jim on a drive so he could soak in the colors of the outdoors. Now, he often wears the glasses, especially when playing golf, savoring every shade.

It’s a reminder that even the most familiar things can become extraordinary if we get the chance to see them anew.

The American chestnut was once thought lost to blight, but a Maine biologist’s land is now home to thousands of thriving wild trees. These chestnuts are spreading naturally, with no sign of disease, and some scientists think they might even be blight-resistant.

It’s a hopeful twist for a species long considered doomed. The story challenges the idea that only genetic engineering can bring these trees back.

Curious about this unexpected comeback? Check out the full story.

Here’s a story that’ll make your day: high school students in Virginia are rolling up their sleeves to repair donated cars, then handing the keys to single moms who need a boost. The program is part of a partnership with a local nonprofit and has been running for 8 years.

It’s not just about fixing cars. For these teens, it’s a chance to see their hard work change lives in real time.

Want to see kindness in action? Check out the full story here.

Colorado is gearing up to bring wolverines back to its wild places after more than a century away. These elusive creatures once roamed the Rockies but vanished due to hunting and habitat loss.

Now, wildlife officials are planning a careful reintroduction, aiming for about 45 wolverines to start. The hope is to restore a missing piece of the ecosystem without the drama that came with wolf reintroduction.

Curious how this comeback could reshape Colorado’s wild side? Take a look at the full story.

🐦 England: A friendly robin snuggled into a photographer’s chest for warmth on a snowy day at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

💍 Texas: A fiancé surprised his bride-to-be with a wedding shower in the Houston preschool where they first met as toddlers.

🙂 Nevada: Volunteers in Nevada City are rebuilding a widow’s burned-out home at no cost, demonstrating community compassion.

🌴 Global: Study shows tropical forests regrow twice as fast when soils have sufficient nitrogen, doubling carbon capture rates during recovery.

🦌 India: A 243-square-kilometer area has been designated eco-sensitive, banning harmful activities to safeguard the region’s wildlife and ecosystem.

111 years ago today, the U.S. Congress signed into law the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park, preserving more than 1,000 square kilometers of Colorado’s Front Range. Known for its dramatic alpine landscapes, the park was later designated one of the world’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserves due to its vast stretches of undisturbed wilderness and ecological diversity.

One of the highest national parks in the United States, elevations in the park range from 7,860 to 14,259 feet. It contains the headwaters of the Colorado River and roughly 450 miles of rivers and streams. The protected land bridges two wilderness areas and supports an extraordinary range of wildlife, including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears, bobcats, cougars, lynx, wolverines, coyotes, and mule deer.

Other notable January 26 events:

1802: The U.S. Congress established the Library of Congress.

1924: Charles Jewtraw won the first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in a Winter Games event.

1934: The Apollo Theater opened in Harlem, later launching countless music legends.

1988: The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway, becoming its longest-running show.

— Warren Buffett

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:

👂 Smart Implants: Advancements in hearing implants are helping people with severe hearing loss experience sound.

🚜 Electric Tractors: Electric farm tractors are reducing emissions while improving efficiency in agriculture.

🤱 Midwife Mentors: Global midwife mentorship programs are improving maternal health in underserved communities.

👕 Recycled Apparel: Recycling initiatives are turning ocean-bound plastics into high-performance sportswear.

🎧 Learning Podcasts: Educational podcasts are delivering free expert knowledge on every subject imaginable.

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