Why Christian Slater Donated His Vampire Film Salary in River Phoenix's Memory
After replacing River Phoenix in Interview with the Vampire, Christian Slater donated his salary to causes supported by the late actor.
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John Stephen Akhwari: The Olympic Runner Who Finished Last
Injured and more than an hour behind the winner, Tanzania's John Stephen Akhwari completed the 1968 Olympic marathon—and left a lasting legacy.
When Market Basket Workers Campaigned to Bring Their CEO Back
In summer 2014, Market Basket workers and customers helped bring back ousted CEO Arthur T. Demoulas through a walkout, demonstrations and a boycott.
Ray Lucas Saved His Twin Daughters From a House Fire
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.
How Val Kilmer Found Jim Morrison's Voice in The Doors
Val Kilmer's portrayal of Jim Morrison involved vocal coaching, musical preparation and performances that impressed people who had known the real singer.
Poland's ‘Hero Cow’ Swam to an Island in Lake Nysa
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.
Whale 5192: A Young Right Whale Entangled Again
At five years old, North Atlantic right whale 5192 had already experienced four documented entanglement events. His story shows why rescue and prevention matter.
Ember the Puppy Survived a Car Fire, Then Returned to Visit His Rescuers
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.
Voyager 1 Will Reach One Light-Day From Earth on November 18
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.
Mia Heller’s Water Filter Removed 95.52% of Microplastics in Her Tests
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.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Learned Samuel L. Jackson Is Her Distant Cousin, Then Burst Out Laughing
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.
His Mom Had No Car. At 13, William Offered His Xbox and Yard Work to Get Her One
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.
Recently Out of Prison, Aaron Tucker Missed a Job Interview to Help Rescue a Driver
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.
A Boy Was Swept Into Powerful Surf. A 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Helped Bring Him Home
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.
He Promised to Share a Lottery Jackpot With His Friend. Twenty-Eight Years Later, He Did
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.
Antarctic Icefish Survive Without Red Blood
In the Southern Ocean, a remarkable family of fish survives without the red oxygen-carrying pigment found in other vertebrates.
Jessica King's Oral Cancer Story Began With a Dental Visit
Jessica King's own account, published by MD Anderson, documents the start of her oral cancer journey. Recent claims need separate confirmation.
A Grizzly Bear's Paws Are Built for More Than Power
A grizzly's paws are impressive tools for digging and finding food, and their shape leaves clues in the tracks they make.
Tenerife Mourns Jesús de Miguel After Fatal Match Collision
Tenerife's tribute remembers Jesús de Miguel, while reporting on the fatal collision requires care over medical facts and responsibility.
Two AGIBOT Robots Fell Short in a 24-Hour Store Trial
The viral story about robots being fired came from a company-run retail demonstration, with two machines reportedly kept under observation.
Why a Turkish Concrete Mixer Stayed Parked for 45 Days
A dove nest turned a working concrete mixer into a temporary nursery in southern Turkey.
NASA's Flying Frog Photo Is Real, but Its Fate Is Unknown
A remote camera caught a real frog in the air during NASA's 2013 LADEE launch. The image is verified; the animal's fate is not.
Manuel Noriega Said His Grandchildren Found Him in Call of Duty. He Sued and Lost
Noriega said his grandchildren alerted him to his appearance in Black Ops II. His 2014 lawsuit against Activision ended in a First Amendment dismissal.
Shelter Cats Needed Care. Men in an Indiana Prison Gave Them a Place to Start Again
A former office inside an Indiana prison became a sanctuary where shelter cats received care, while their caregivers found purpose in helping them.