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First Lady Jill Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024 Fundraising Efforts

First lady Jill Biden is gearing up to raise funds for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, working toward securing a second term for her husband. This year, following her return from a six-day trip abroad, the first lady is embarking on her first solo trip for the 2024 campaign season. She will make a three-day…


VIDEO: 4-Year-Old Boy in ‘Absolute Shock’ When His Navy Dad Surprises Him After Last Deployment

A heartwarming video captured the pure joy a 4-year-old boy felt when his father surprised him after returning from his last deployment ever. After eight and half years in the Navy, Clayton Westbrook’s service came to an end in May. For his homecoming, his family planned a sweet surprise for his son, Branson, in Whidbey Island,…


Man-Made ‘Living Bridges’ Are Grown to Stand for Centuries—Without Nuts or Bolts: VIDEO

The beautiful phenomenon of “living root” bridges, expertly sculpted by Indian tribes, is a testament to what can be achieved when man and nature work together. These incredible structures have stood the test of time owing to a simple and effective, centuries-old technique. Living root bridges are commonly found in southern Meghalaya state in northern…


These Ultra-Microscopic Sculptures Fit Inside the Eye of a Needle—Here’s How the Artist Paints Them

A man with autism and dyslexia has turned his fascination for the microscopic world into miniature works of art, inspiring others to look more closely at both the world around them and the unique potential of each and every one of us. Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, 65, grew up in Birmingham, England, where he lives…


Wave Photographer Captures Glasslike Insides of Surf Waves That Look Unreal Thru His Lens

Roaring waves and mewing ocean birds penetrate the pre-dawn darkness. Nick Selway, who has lived here in Hawaii for 14 years, parks and enters before the gate opens. He then walks 20 minutes down to the shore where the water is warm—around 80 degrees. His goal is to photograph the magic of a sunrise shining…


Toddler Who’s Been Climbing Since She Was 11 Months Can Now Scale 52-Foot Walls

Meet the toddler who’s been climbing since she was 11 months old and can now scale 52-foot- (approx 15.8-meter-) high walls. Four-year-old Isla Murr, from Sydney, Australia, started to walk at 9 months old, and just two months later, she was up climbing things. Isla’s mom, Lucy Murr, 29, noticed her unusual climbing ability and started…


‘It’s Almost Surreal’: Rare Lone Black Wolf Caught on Wildlife Camera in Minnesota

A rare black wolf, wandering alone, has been caught on camera by wildlife experts in Minnesota, stirring up a flurry of interest. The lone wolf was filmed by cameras at more than one site sniffing through the snow in late winter, with its shaggy black coat barely concealing its piercing yellow eyes. Footage shared by Voyageurs…


Teen Transforms Wedding Dress That She Thrifted for Prom, See How It Looks (VIDEO)

A 17-year-old who transformed a pre-loved thrift store wedding dress into a pink, princess-looking prom dress for $45 has won the adoration of millions of netizens. Megan Johnson, who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, filmed the DIY process and shared it with her followers on March 11. Before she set out to submerge the crystal-white gown…


Wisconsin Congressman Gallagher Chooses House Over Senate Bid in 2024

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) announced on June 9 that he will seek reelection to the House and not challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) for the U.S. Senate in 2024, leaving the GOP field in the swing state open. Gallagher was the most prominent Republican rumored to be contemplating a run against Baldwin, who is seeking a third term…


Biden Admin to Appoint Anti-Book Ban Coordinator as Part of LGBT Push

The Biden administration unveiled a series of measures on June 8 to address the rights of the LGBTQ community, including taking action on book bans by appointing a coordinator to work with schools. The as-yet-unnamed Education Department coordinator will work to inform school districts that prohibiting books could violate federal law, among other issues. “The…