Michigan Clears Criminal Records for Thousands of Low-Level, Nonviolent Offenders-'Meaningful 2nd Chances'
Criminal justice reforms in Michigan took effect, with nearly 850,000 residents seeing at least one conviction automatically set aside.
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He Finds Stolen Bicycles-Then Helps Thieves Change: Iceland's 'Bike Whisperer'
In Leósson's experience, bike thefts are primarily driven by addiction; people stealing them to try and afford to pay for drugs.
How to Let Go of a Grudge That is Stealing Your Joy
It's hard to forgive someone who has wronged you—but holding a grudge can be extremely detrimental to your wellbeing. Here are 4 steps to letting go.
Disabled US Veterans Could Have Student Loan Debts Automatically Erased Thanks to New Bipartisan Bill
Even though there are thousands of disabled vets who are eligible for debt forgiveness, few have applied to the program – but this bill might change that.
Man Walks the Famed Camino de Santiago Trail With Driver Who Almost Killed Him in a Wreck (Video)
A man, angry at a driver who crashed into him, ended up asking him on a European hike after he learned that the driver had suffered a seizure at the wheel
Father's Day Miracle: Random Meeting With a Child Reunites Woman With Dad Who Abandoned Her
A serendipitous meeting between a young woman and a boy led to an emotional reunion and forgiveness for her father-who had abandoned his daughter at birth.
Young Man Rebuilding His Life Receives Guidance and Friendship From the Very Cop Who Arrested Him
After being released from prison, this young man found an unlikely ally on his road to rehabilitation by befriending the very cop who arrested him.
Island on California Coast is Returned to Indigenous Tribe in Unprecedented Restoration of Land Rights
Eureka, California, formally transferred ‘Indian Island' back to the Wiyot Tribe—an ‘unprecedented moment' for indigenous people who got their land back.
A New Emoji is Being Proposed to Help Show Forgiveness - And This One Got the Most Votes
Finnish peace organizations have been crowdsourcing for a forgiveness emoji. Here's the winner, as chosen by the former president.
After Botched Restaurant Burglary Attempt, Owner Offers Free Meals to Anyone Who is Desperate
Owner of pizza shop robbed in Texas answers with compassion and generosity—offering free food on Facebook to anyone who feels desperate.
Restaurant Offers Sweet Note of Forgiveness to Manager Who Accidentally Served $6,000 Bottle of Wine
Rather than serving the $300 bottle of wine that the customers ordered, a staffer accidentally cracked open a rare French wine worth almost $6,000.
Canadian Credit Card Holders Are 'Over the Moon' With Chase Bank's Decision to Forgive Outstanding Debt
As a means of finalizing their exit form the Canadian credit card market, Chase Bank has decided to forgive all outstanding Canadian credit card debt.
Restaurant Wants to Give Burglar a Second Chance - Offering Him a Job Application
When a suspect thief tried to break into the Georgia restaurant Diablo's Wheeler Road, the owner decided to help the person.
A Valentine's Day Message for the World: Love Never Fails
During Valentine's Day 2021, we are living in a world that needs some love-and we need to believe that Love Never Fails.
A Certain Kind of Smiling Can Repair Relationships that Have Been Damaged by Mistrust
Providing insight into how smiling affects human interaction, scientists have found that smiling can repair trust, but also damage it.
Serbia Apologizes for '91 Wartime Massacre
Serbian President Boris Tadic apologized Thursday at the site where more than 200 Croats were massacred in wartime atrocities. Tadic said he came to bow down before the victims. His Croatian counterpart also laid a wreath at the graveyard of 18 Serbs killed by Croats.
Woman Returns $200 She Stole 15 Years Ago Because 'I Regret It'
A woman paid back $200 she stole from a bar 15 years ago while bartending because "it was wrong and I regret it."
MLK Day: Ex-White Supremacist Thanks Black Teen Who Said No to Violence in 1996
Arno Michaelis was once a thriving member of the Neo-Nazi movement who frequented white supremacist rallies, until single parenthood and love for his daughter changed him This week he wrote a short tribute to Keshia Thomas, a black teenager who during a 1996 KKK rally saved the life of a white supremacist in danger of being killed by a mob of counter-demonstrators.
Coffee Shop Holds Food Drive for Man Who Stole from Tip Jar
A man, who can clearly be identified on surveillance video, was caught stealing from a tip jar in a Cleveland coffee shop. But instead of pressing charges, the Nervous Dog, is choosing to host a food drive for the obviously desperate customer.
Ex-addict Gives Apology and $400 Cash to Shop He'd Once Robbed
Owners of an Asian market in Nashville were stunned last week when a man came into their shop insisting they take an envelope. When they finally opened it they found $400 cash and a letter of apology from a thief who had once robbed their store. Once a drug addict, and now sober, he wants to make amends with those he'd hurt.
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