After replacing River Phoenix in Interview with the Vampire, Christian Slater donated his salary to causes supported by the late actor.
Injured and more than an hour behind the winner, Tanzania's John Stephen Akhwari completed the 1968 Olympic marathon—and left a lasting legacy.
In summer 2014, Market Basket workers and customers helped bring back ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas through a walkout, demonstrations and a boycott.
In 2021, Ray Lucas carried his toddler twins out of their burning Michigan home. His family survived, and thousands of donors later helped them recover.
Val Kilmer's portrayal of Jim Morrison involved vocal coaching, musical preparation and performances that impressed people who had known the real singer.
In 2018, a cow escaped before slaughter and took refuge around Lake Nysa's islands. Plans to spare her life ended tragically after she was captured.
At five years old, North Atlantic right whale 5192 had already experienced four documented entanglement events. His story shows why rescue and prevention matter.
Cape Girardeau firefighters found eight-week-old Ember alive after a car fire. A month later, he returned to visit them after treatment and foster care.
NASA expects Voyager 1 to become the first human-made object one light-day from Earth on November 18, 2026, a distance of about 25.9 billion kilometers.
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Virginia student Mia Heller developed a magnetic-fluid water filter that removed 95.52% of microplastics in her tests and earned a 2025 ISEF special award.
On Finding Your Roots in April 2025, Sheryl Lee Ralph learned of a distant DNA connection to Samuel L. Jackson, who had always reminded her of her brother.
In 2019, 13-year-old William helped his mother, Krystal Preston, get a used Chevrolet Metro by offering his Xbox and yard work in an unusual exchange.
In July 2017, Aaron Tucker left his bus to help rescue an injured driver, missing a job interview. Donations and new opportunities followed, and his interview was rescheduled.
Ryder Williams, 16, and fellow lifeguard Aaron Bohnen rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from dangerous Santa Cruz surf in July 2026. A White House visit followed.
Thomas Cook honored a 1992 handshake promise when he won a $22 million Powerball jackpot in 2020, sharing the cash payout with longtime friend Joseph Feeney.