- Ants have humans beat in this category
. Daily Edition • August 16, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Here’s a story that may inspire you to go out and do some good: Last week, an Oregon man named David Schapiro donated his 100th gallon of platelets to the American Red Cross — enough to have saved around 400 lives in the 30 years he’s been donating. Giving platelets is a bit more intensive than donating whole blood, but you can do it up to 24 times a year, so that’s exactly how often Schapiro goes. His reasoning? “Because I can.” He told KOIN 6…Read more
- Wordle’s got competition
Sunday Edition • June 2, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Some of the most heartwarming examples of random acts of kindness are the little, day-brightening “Easter eggs” that strangers leave in public places for others to find, from whimsical unicorn figurines to Post-it note messages of encouragement. But this one might take the cake. Worry Worms are pocket-sized crocheted characters intended to provide relief from stress to those who find them — as was the case for a social media user who discovered one...
- The power of a parent’s hug
Daily Edition • June 1, 2024 SUPPORTED BY If you’re a person who starts tossing and turning as soon as the temperature rises, this message is for you: You don’t have to suffer all summer long. Sleep is essential to overall well-being, so it’s worth finding some solutions for weather-induced insomnia. From pairing a bucket of ice with a basic fan to opting for breathable pajamas, there are ways to cool down your sleeping environment that don’t require investing in central air conditioning....
- Cancer treatment may be (way) older than we thought
Daily Edition • May 31, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Today’s economic landscape is quite different than that of previous generations — home prices are outpacing incomes, artificial intelligence is disrupting the market, and inflation is tightening wallets. So where are young people to turn? There’s a rising crop of financial influencers tailoring their advice to millennials and Gen Zers, Vivian Tu among them. Tu, 30, runs a personal finance company called Your Rich BFF and has garnered millions of...