A Washington teen has created UkraineTakeShelter.com, a website that connects Ukrainian refugees with homeowners willing to host them. Avi Schiffman came to fame two years ago when he built possibly the most popular website in the world tracking cases of COVID-19. While home during a gap year from his studies at Harvard, the 19-year-old is putting his coding…
Last week, Shannon St Onge was heading from work about 15 miles to her home in Canada when whiteout conditions made it impossible for her to continue. Emergency services suggested she stay in her car and wait out the storm, but that made her nervous, so she posted about her dilemma on social media. Someone…
A pair of armed robbers rushed into Big A Market in Philadelphia and one of them pointed a gun at the clerk. Security video shows the store manager’s dog jumping on the would-be robber right before the clerk takes out a gun and fires. The store manager believes his dog- whose name is Bullet – kept the…
An off-duty Pasadena fire captain on his way to the NFC championship game in Los Angeles on Sunday stopped to rescue a woman whose house was on fire. Captain William Basulto was taking his son and father to the Rams vs 49ers game when his dad noticed heavy smoke coming from a home while on the…
An eight-year-old Florida girl saves her stepdad from choking using the Heimlich maneuver, which she’d just learned two week before. Michael Langston was playing video games in the living room of his Brandenton home when he took a bite of a sandwich and a piece got lodged in his windpipe. His eight-year-old stepdaughter, Peyton wasted no time…
An 11-year-old boy is being called a hero for rescuing his four siblings from their burning home. Brody Sims used what his parents had previously taught him about grabbing everyone and running out of the house in case of a fire. Their mom wasn’t home at the time and is grateful her son bravely…
An Alabama woman is being recognized for her extreme kindness for buying plane tickets for a family of five to get back to their home in Texas. While on their way home, a family’s car breaks down in south Alabama. A woman pulls over to help and ends up taking them to the airport and…
2021 Holiday events are coming back! Sacramento Events… Cookies & Cocoa with Santa is a drive-thru experience hosted by the Sacramento Chapter of Jack & Jill of America in Mt. Calvary Church. You can get food directly from the big man on from 10 am until noon Saturday, Dec. 11. Proof of complete vaccination will be…
Here’s a list of some of the over-the-top displays in our area…. Arden Arcade 4464 Edison Ave 3240 Eastwood Road 3033 Bertis Dr 2925 Merrywood Dr Natomas Park 279-300 Ainger Circle Java Court: This seven-home court features a 14 foot Christmas tree at its center with a lit star. String lights from each house connect…
Mile – Closure time: Location 1 – 5:20 a.m.-7:50 a.m.: Oak Ave. 2 – 5:20-8:05: American River Canyon Dr. 5:20-8:05: Santa Juanita & Oak Ave. 3 – 6:50-8:20: April & Oak Ave. 4 – 6:50-8:30: Beach & Oak Ave. 5 – 6:50-8:45: Wachtel 6 – 6:50-9: Fair Oaks Blvd. & Oak Ave. 7 – 6:50-9:15:…
A Secret Santa in East Idaho has pledged to give out $1-million to deserving residents in the area. Mother of two, Natalia Pihulevych has been struggling since her husband died in a car crash in August, relying heavily on support from her community. Presents from the Secret Santa to the grateful widow: $3-thousand, gift cards and…
The Rescued Food Market is a new grocery store in Vancouver, British Columbia, stocked with surplus foods donated from other area grocers. The store connects shoppers who are in need with food that might otherwise end up being thrown away. Patrons can get what they need and when checking out, can decide how much…
A man was seriously injured and knocked unconscious in a hit and run accident. The victim’s Apple Watch was set to notify emergency services in the event of a hard fall. His family is grateful for the tech that got him to the hospital sooner, increasing his chance for a successful recovery. Source: LADbible …
National Coffee Day is Wednesday and there are numerous deals that you may want to check out from some of the major chains. Here are a few:Starbucks – is celebrating its 50th anniversary and if you bring in a clean, empty reusable cup of up to 20 ounces you will get a free cup of Pike…
When it comes to exercise, it’s tough to beat the benefits of walking. It can help you burn calories and sleep better at night, as well as ease stress and anxiety. And we recently told you, walking can even improve memory as we get older. But if you’re thinking a brisk walk isn’t much of…
A five-year-old boy stuck in the hospital for brain cancer treatment made new friends thanks to some Post-It notes. Meyer Mixdorf’s mom started by making a smiley face with the sticky notes on the window to cheer him up. Soon the building across the street responded with their own Post-It smiley face and from there,…
Amazon is stepping up to help provide more affordable housing in Arlington, Virginia. The tech giant is donating vacant land valued at $40-million to Arlington County to build more than 550 affordable units. At least 148 of them will be designated for households earning 50% or less of the area’s median income and at least…
Tired of your fitness routine? You may want to give walking a try. Not only will it help you burn calories, boost heart health and potentially add years to your life, new research finds walking is also crucial for optimal brain health. It increases blood flow to the brain, which is linked to better cognitive function,…
An Indiana woman who was told she would never walk again after being paralyzed in an ATV crash has beaten the odds. Brittney Bedwell spent months in the hospital and in physical therapy following that and her hard work paid off. She recently walked down the aisle at her wedding and even though doctors…