When Craig Venter was diagnosed with COVID-19, a rare and deadly form of pneumonia, doctors gave him a 1 percent chance of survival. But Venter refused to give up – he worked tirelessly to find a cure for his illness. And now, after two months in the hospital, he’s been released and is back home […]
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A university student who became famous overnight because his parents were grateful
This story is about a student, Cengiz Ozkan, who became famous overnight after his parents posted a letter of gratitude to him on social media. Ozkan’s parents had learned about Ozkan through an article he wrote for his school paper. Ozkan’s story goes to show that it’s never too late to make a difference in […]
A 70-year-old man who studied for 6 years and received a doctorate despite having high blood pressure and diabetes
Meet Dr. George Tzourio, a 70-year-old man who has defied the odds by achieving incredible success despite having high blood pressure and diabetes. After studying for six years and receiving his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Tzourio has now dedicated his time to helping others live healthier lives. In this inspiring article, we’ll explore how he […]
The end of the pensioner’s journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a tub
Imagine travelling halfway around the world, just to take a bath. That’s what 88-year-old Ethel Pedersen did in June of this year when she set off from Copenhagen, Denmark in a homemade tub and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean voyage was only the beginning of her odyssey – she then set off on […]
The Saudi Air Force officer who fired on a US naval base in December 2019 worked with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) to carry out the attack, US officials said.
On December 15, 2019, a Saudi Air Force officer working at a military base in the United Kingdom was charged with shooting down a US naval aircraft that was taking part in Operation Decisive Storm, which was launched to remove the Houthi rebels from Yemen. According to officials, the officer – identified as Majid Al-Shaalan […]
2 father and son from Bucha city where the body search is open
In Bucha city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, locals and officials are searching for the missing father and son. Mohammad Iqbal and his son, Abdul Ghafoor, went missing on October 25 while they were on their way to a store. The family is reportedly worried since the two men have not been seen since. A manhunt is […]
Chinese officials apologize for shaming people who wear pajamas in public
A recent scandal in China has caused officials to apologize for shaming people who wear pajamas in public. The People’s Daily, a state-run newspaper, published a story in which it showed pictures of people who had been caught wearing pajamas in public and labeled them “uncivilized.” The article went on to say that the people […]
The woman who won the lottery with the dream numbers she had been playing for 20 years
Lisa Young has always been a believer in the power of positive thinking – and she’s not the only one. According to a study from Statista, 78% of people who have won the lottery say that they did so because they believed in their dreams. Lisa had been playing the same numbers every week for […]
13 hostages freed thanks to the intervention of the president of Ukraine
On Tuesday, the president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, made a phone call to Russian president Vladimir Putin in order to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine. During the call, Poroshenko informed Putin of his plan to send in troops to secure the release of 13 hostages who were being held by pro-Russian separatists. The hostages […]
At least 13 people were killed and 41 injured when a night club caught fire in Thailand’s southeastern Chonburi province at 1 a.m. on Friday.
At least 13 people were killed and 41 injured when a night club caught fire in Thailand’s southeastern Chonburi province at 1 a.m. on Friday. The tragedy took place in the town of Laksi, located about 120 kilometers south of Bangkok, according to preliminary reports. Clubbers were reportedly trying to leave the building when the […]