Engineer Makes a DIY Cell Phone With Rotary Dial So She Doesn't Have to Use a Smartphone
Rather than learn to live with a smartphone, this engineer designed her own cell phone with a rotary dial-and she is helping others to make their own.
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Pigeon That Can't Fly Forms Inseparable Bond With Adorable Chihuahua That Can't Walk
Herman the pigeon can't fly; Lundy the Chihuahua can't walk-with their powers combined, however, they are the cutest pair to bless the internet.
Church and Mosque Joined Forces to Feed Poor Families and Offer Free Health Screenings for Christmas
This is the fifth year that the two religious communities have teamed up to celebrate the season of giving with a free feast for low-income families.
Mom Fighting Breast Cancer Comforted By Random 'Angel' in a Restaurant When She Needed It Most
Right when Amy Pettenato was beginning to despair in the face of her cancer fight, an "angel" in a restaurant swooped in to comfort her.
Bagel Shop Manager Nonchalantly Drives for Seven Hours So He Can Return Customer's Car Keys
Not only did he drive several hours to return the woman's keys, he immediately turned around and drove home so he could work the next morning.
Dutch Woman Shows Up to Surprise New Football 'Bros' After Amusing Cell Phone Mishap
A Dutch woman showed up at a tailgate party to surprise her some football 'bros' after amusing cell phone mishap ropes her into Buffalo Bills group chat.
Blind Teen Swims For Gold With a Guide Dog Helping Her Prepare for Tokyo Paralympic Games
Paralympian Anastasia Pagonis and her guide dog, and new best friend, Radar are preparing for the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo.
Mystical Urge To Get Weird Tattoo Pays Off As She's Presented With The Exact Item Years Later By Strangers
Auto mechanic Emily DelFavero got a fish chair tattoo. Then a group of women united her with the surreal chair she saw years ago.
Getting to Know Neighbors Will Get Easier As H&R Block and Nextdoor Fund 10 Projects to Reduce Isolation
H&R Block and Nextdoor will be building 10 community projects to reduce social isolation and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods.
This Vending Machine Refills Cleaning Products-Reining in Plastic And Saving You Money
These cleaning supplies dispensers from Chilean startup Algramo, allows low-income earners to fill up in bulk, paying less and reducing waste.
Good Samaritans Shock Stranger in a Parking Lot Offering to Transport Their Appliance When it Doesn't Fit
Good Samaritans John and Avis Thompson in Ogdensburg, New York offered their truck in a Walmart parking lot to transport a grill for stranger.
Once the Epicenters for COVID-19, New York and Italy Reach Single-Digit Numbers
Once epicenters for COVID-19 in both the U.S. and Europe, hospitalizations and deaths in New York and Italy have plummeted, with single-digit death tolls.
'The Dad Gang' is Celebrating Black Fatherhood and Breaking Stereotypes - From NY to DC
"The Dad Gang" hopes to break the stereotypes of Black fathers by celebrating their involvement in fatherhood on social media and marching in DC.
Teen Who Cleaned Up City for 10 Hours After Protest Receives Car and Scholarship as a 'Thank You'
Antonio Gwynn Jr., a teen who spent 10 hours cleaning up Buffalo, NY, after a protest is rewarded with a car and college scholarship
Dog Breaks World Record for Most Tennis Balls Held in His Mouth-And Social Media Users Are Thrilled
Finley the Golden Retriever is winning hearts across social media after he broke the Guinness World Record for most tennis balls carried in a dog's mouth.
Tina Fey Brought to Tears After Reading Total Amount Raised in Star-Studded Telethon for Struggling New Yorkers
The comedic actress could not help but choke back tears after announcing the final tally of money raised through the "Rise Up New York!" telethon.
New York City Lights Up With Thank You Messages For Health Care Workers
The Walkway Over the Hudson as well as hospitals in New York City were illuminated with Thank You messages for healthcare workers.
College Student Uses Stickie Notes to Befriend Elderly Couple in Quarantine Across the Street
Without anyone to keep her company in quarantine, Lillian Kogan used a collage of stickie notes to start a sweet conversation with her neighbors.
New York Governor Issues Order Allowing Couples to Be Legally Married Via Zoom
Not only is Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowing New Yorkers to obtain marriage licenses remotely, he is also allowing clerks to officiate ceremonies over video chat.
More Than 20,000 WiFi Devices Are Being Donated to Hospitals So Patients Can Talk With Family in Quarantine
The nonprofit COVID Tech Connect helps get smart devices to NYC hospitals so patients can video chat with their loved ones in self-isolation.
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