💕 Lottery Winner Shares Fortune

We hope you had a great weekend. A Virginia woman’s lottery win is transforming lives as she donates her entire prize to charities close to her heart, showing how kindness can ripple through communities.

In Montana, a long-closed road to a national monument is now open, thanks to a landmark land purchase that restores public access and supports conservation.

Across the Atlantic, Britain’s strongest grandmother is breaking world records in powerlifting, proving it’s never too late to chase new dreams.

—Stephanie S

When Virginia resident Carrie Edwards won $150,000 in the lottery, she chose to donate the entire sum to three charities close to her heart. Her first gift went to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, honoring her late husband and supporting families facing early-onset dementia.

She also donated to Shalom Farms, which works to improve food access for low-income communities in Richmond. Her third donation supported the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, helping military families in need.

Edwards hopes her generosity will inspire others to give back and support causes that matter to them.

Her story is a reminder of the power of kindness and community.

A 22,000-acre Montana ranch that once blocked public access to a national monument has been acquired by the American Prairie Reserve. This move opens a key road, allowing residents and visitors to reach the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument for the first time in years.

The acquisition is part of a larger effort to create the largest wild prairie reserve in the US, blending conservation with recreation.

Advocacy groups and locals are celebrating the return of public access, which will support both wildlife and community enjoyment.

The Reserve plans to develop a comprehensive public access plan, ensuring the land remains open and protected for generations to come.

At 65, Martine Barons became Britain’s strongest grandmother, breaking four world records just 18 months after starting powerlifting by chance.

Martine, a full-time academic, trains five days a week and has won European and World Championships, lifting impressive weights in squat, deadlift, and bench press.

She says the health benefits and joy of competing have transformed her life, proving it’s never too late to discover a hidden talent.

Her next goal is the British Single Lifts Championship in 2026.

Once among the rarest primates in China, golden snub-nosed monkeys in Hubei’s Shennongjia mountains have rebounded from just 500 to nearly 2,000, thanks to decades of dedication by Professor Yang Jingyuan.

Yang’s patient research helped locals shift from logging and hunting to conservation and eco-tourism, allowing forests and monkey populations to recover.

Today, the monkeys thrive in a protected, biodiverse haven, a testament to the power of one person’s passion and persistence.

29 years ago today, the Nintendo 64 debuted in North America, redefining video games with its 64-bit microprocessor and groundbreaking 3D graphics. Praised as “the fastest, most graceful game machine on the market,” it was the first console with four controller ports, enabling smooth split-screen multiplayer that became a hallmark of 1990s gaming.

Bundled with instant classics like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the N64 sold 3.6 million units in its first year. Its cartridge-based system, priced at $199.99, became a childhood icon and remains one of the most influential consoles in history.

Other notable September 29 events:

1547: Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish author of Don Quixote and father of the modern novel, was born.

1954: Willie Mays made his legendary over-the-shoulder catch in Game 1 of the World Series.

1988: Space Shuttle Discovery launched, marking the U.S. return to manned space after Challenger.

1990: Washington National Cathedral was completed, 83 years after its cornerstone was laid.

🌪️ Oklahoma: A 9-year-old boy ran a mile through darkness to get help and save his parents after a tornado sent their car flying into trees.

🏢 Massachusetts: Boston is launching a series of affordable housing developments built atop public libraries.

💍 Australia: A farmer proposed to his childhood sweetheart by spelling out a marriage proposal in his canola crop, then flying her over it for a sky-high surprise.

🌿 USA: A large study found acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for back pain in seniors, with benefits lasting up to a year.

🦙 Colorado: A capybara and a howler monkey at the Denver Zoo have become best friends, delighting the internet with their unlikely bond.

— Neville Goddard

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:

👂 Restored Hearing: Advances in cochlear implants are giving hearing to people born deaf or with profound hearing loss.

🥦 Future Foods: Plant-based meat alternatives are reducing reliance on factory farming, benefiting animals and the environment.

🏗️ Safer Buildings: Advanced earthquake-resistant building designs are protecting lives in disaster-prone regions.

🚁 Lifeline Drones: Medical drones are transporting blood and vaccines to areas without reliable road access.

📚 Global Libraries: Free digital libraries now give students access to millions of books and research papers worldwide.

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