👶 Pregnant Woman Saved from Sinking Car

Good morning. In Florida, a man on his way to work stopped to save a pregnant woman from her sinking car. Across the ocean, a prosthetic leg lost for nearly a year washed up on a distant shore and made its way back to its owner. And at the Deaflympics, new devices let fans feel the impact of judo matches in real time, making the experience more vivid for everyone.

Switching over to the Olympics, the US men’s hockey team dominated Latvia in their opener, 2-0. And aside from taking home the award for coolest name in the games, Breezy Johnson won gold in women’s downhill skiing, only the second American woman to do so.

For medal counts, the top 3 countries are:

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Sometimes, the world surprises us with moments of quiet heroism. In Florida, a woman eight months pregnant found herself trapped in her sinking car after a crash into a pond. As water rushed in, a stranger appeared, calmly breaking the window and pulling her to safety.

What makes this story linger is the detail that the rescuer, a man named Logan Hayes, was simply passing by on his way to work. He didn’t hesitate, even as the car filled with water, and he stayed with the woman until help arrived.

It’s easy to imagine how differently things could have turned out if Logan hadn’t stopped. His quick thinking and kindness remind us that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference, often in the blink of an eye.

Stories like this invite us to wonder about the quiet ways we might be called to help someone today. What would we do if we found ourselves in Logan’s shoes?

When Brenda Ogden lost her custom prosthetic leg to a rogue wave during a swim in the North Sea, she figured it was gone for good. Ten months later, a beachcomber stumbled on the titanium blade right where Brenda lost it.

The leg had been specially made for water, and Brenda had only used it once before it vanished. The surprise reunion has her “over the moon” and ready to get back in the water.

It’s a small but joyful reminder that sometimes, the sea gives back. Check out the full story for a feel-good twist on lost and found.

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A deadly virus that’s been making headlines in India and Southeast Asia might finally meet its match. Scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a promising Nipah virus vaccine using a modified measles shot, and it’s about to enter its first human trials in Belgium.

Nipah is scary, with fatality rates up to 75 percent and no real treatment options so far. The new vaccine could be a game-changer for communities at risk.

Curious about how this breakthrough could help stop future outbreaks? Take a look at the full story.

At last summer’s Deaflympics in Tokyo, fans got to feel the thrill of judo like never before. Organizers distributed wearable devices that vibrate in sync with the action, allowing everyone in the crowd to feel the impact of each throw.

This tech was originally made for concerts, but it’s now helping both deaf and hearing fans connect with the sport in a whole new way.

Curious how it works? The story is a quick, fascinating read.

🔭 Germany: A citizen scientist in Germany discovered an Earth-like exoplanet missed by algorithms.

🐻‍❄️ Norway: Polar bears around Svalbard are in better physical shape than 25 years ago, with increased fat reserves despite sea ice losses.

⛳ England: After losing his arm in an accident, Patrick Duke learned golf and recently achieved a hole-in-one, crediting the sport with giving him the will to live.

🖐️ Indonesia: Archaeologists have discovered 67,800-year-old handprints in a limestone cave, now recognized as the world's oldest known example of rock art.

👶 South Korea: Childbirths and marriages are rising while divorces are falling, signaling hope for the world's least fertile country.

Seventy-six years ago today, Peter Gabriel was born. A founding member of Genesis at just 17, Gabriel helped shape progressive rock before launching a bold and inventive solo career. His 1986 album So produced the smash hit Sledgehammer, whose groundbreaking stop-motion video became the most-played video in MTV history and won a record nine MTV Awards. The album went five times platinum and featured enduring tracks like In Your Eyes and Don’t Give Up with Kate Bush.

Beyond music, Gabriel has long used his platform for activism. An outspoken anti apartheid advocate, he wrote Biko in tribute to South African activist Steve Biko. In 2007, he co-founded The Elders alongside Richard Branson, with the group launched publicly by Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, promoting peace and human rights worldwide.

Other notable February 13 events:

1668: Spain formally recognized Portugal’s independence.

1973: Eric Clapton made his celebrated comeback at London’s Rainbow Theatre, returning from a two-year hiatus.

2004: Astronomers announced the discovery of the massive crystallized white dwarf nicknamed “Lucy,” one of the universe’s largest known diamonds.

2012: Washington became the seventh U.S. state to legalize same sex marriage.

— Galileo Galilei

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:

🦾 Work Exoskeletons: Exoskeletons are helping construction workers prevent injuries and reduce fatigue.

🚢 Ocean Cleanup: Ocean cleanup vessels are actively removing tons of plastic from polluted waters each year.

🏝️ Floating Wetlands: Floating wetland islands are cleaning waterways while creating habitats for birds and fish.

🏗️ Green Concrete: Eco-friendly concrete using recycled materials is reducing carbon emissions in construction.

🌡️ Climate Models: Open-source climate models are helping researchers predict and combat global warming.

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