Town Raises 15,000 for Beloved Milkman who Retired But is Not Due His Pension for a Year
A town has raised $20,000 for a popular milkman who's retiring after 50 years—helping him out until his state pension kicks in next year.
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Ex-Guerrillas Turn into Citizen Scientists Using Their Knowledge of the Colombian Jungle to Protect Biodiversity
In the jungles of Colombia, former FARC guerrillas become citizen scientists, protecting the biodiversity of the jungles where they once fought.
103-year-old Mainer 'Lobster Lady' Celebrates Birthday Marking Her 95th Lobster Season
Asked candidly when she planned to retire, she replied to News Center Maine that it would have to be when she dies, and not a moment before.
After Years of Walking at 4am to Haul Trash, He Graduated From Harvard Law School
A long journey of sweat and tears, and literal blood preceded his walk out onto the stage in a cap and gown.
At 96 He May Be Britain's Oldest Worker-And He Has No Plans to Retire: 'You can't sit back…Keep going'
Britain's oldest worker, Bill Parton, says he has no plans to retire at the grand age of 96, after opening his own business decades ago.
353,000 U.S. Jobs Added in January; Monthly Report Smashes Expectations
The jobs report released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed much stronger growth than expected to start the 2024 new year.
Warehouse Worker Quits Job to be $500-a-Night Elvis Tribute Act After Pals Show Video to Talent Agent (WATCH)
Warehouse worker Danny Turney entertained friends with Elvis impersonations and now earns $500/night after they sent a video to talent agent.
Viral Video Raises $2,400 for D.C. Delivery Cyclist Still 'Grinding' with a Broken Foot
He asked Kevin for his Cash app details so he could send him a little tip. That video went viral and accumulated 5 million views
Man Leaves Jail To Find No One Will Hire Him So He Starts Business And John Legend Lends A Hand
Unable to find someone willing to hire him, Avila decided to start a business—and it's providing good jobs to other ex-convicts, with help from John Legend.
Unmarried Brothers Looking for an Heir to Preserve World's Largest Collection of Cuckoo Clocks -LOOK
Unmarried brothers are seeking an heir to take over their cuckoo clock collection and learn how to run the Cuckooland museum before they die.
Pipe Dreams Comes True For Top Tradesmen at the First National Plumbing Championship
On a mission to elevate the profile of plumbers, the first Plumbing National Championship debuted, with a Boston tradesman taking home $50k,
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to People On Their Way to Job Interviews and Training
Millions of at-risk Americans and Canadians will now have access to free transportation during the first three weeks of employment at a new company.
Fire House Adopts Great Way to Nurture Future Firefighters - By Letting Kids Douse a 'Blaze'
A firehouse in Martinsville, Virginia has adopted an idea for nurturing future firefighters, allowing them to experience putting out a fire in a 'house'.
When Bus Driver Sees His Students Waiting in Weeds, He Returned to Mow the Entire Bus Stop
Rather than allow his students to wait for him at an overgrown bus stop, Jerry Martin took it upon himself to clean up the area.
When Man Gets Ominous Email From His Boss, He Hires Clown to be His Invited 'Support Person' at the Meeting
Rather than bring a therapy dog or doting friend to his job termination meeting, this cheeky New Zealand man decided to have some fun and hire a clown.
Man Flooded With Job Offers After Handing Out His Resumés in the Heat With a Smile On His Face
This 30-year-old father was finally given the perfect job offer after he took to the streets with his resumés in hand earlier this month.
Watch Passengers Sing Emotional 'Irish Blessing' For Their Airline Pilot After His Final Flight
When it came time for this pilot to retire, he happened to have an Irish choir aboard his final flight-and they were sure to give him a proper sendoff.
Pharrell Williams Guarantees 'A-List Internships' to 114 Harlem High School Grads Headed to College
The famed musician announced that he would have internships lined up for every single one of the Harlem high school students headed to college this year.
On Anthony Bourdain's Birthday, a Mental Health Program for Chefs Spreads to 22 More Restaurants
Spurred by the suicide of Anthony Bourdain, a California chef launched a mental health program for restaurant workers - and it's slowly picking up traction.
Despite Being Homeless and Illiterate as a Teen, Man Now Makes Thousands Creating 'Backyard Beaches'
These breathtaking backyard paradises are designed by a construction worker who has overcome enormous challenges to be able to do what he loves.
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