It’s Sunday night—a quiet one in the news world—so I want to close out the week on a high note. Tonight’s update is all about the good: a roundup of feel-good stories and uplifting moments from the past few weeks and months that may have flown under your radar. Read a few or read them all—I just hope they brighten your evening.
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With that, here’s all the GOOD NEWS:
A group of heroic teens in southern England sprang into action after witnessing a car flip on its side, rescuing a couple and their 11-month-old baby from the wreckage. One bystander captured the moment as the teens climbed onto the overturned vehicle, pulled the father and child out, and then freed the mother through a window. All were unharmed. The teens were later seen high-fiving and shaking hands—proof that compassion and courage are alive and well in the next generation.
In Pensacola, a seizure-prone fisherman used his drone to save a drowning teenage girl caught in a riptide, after he was unable to swim himself. Andrew Smith, who normally uses the drone to bait sharks, improvised a rescue by flying a life-preserver out over the waves. His second attempt succeeded—dropping it directly into the girl’s arms. Witnesses called it a “true act of humanity,” and first responders confirmed: without his quick thinking, she wouldn’t have survived.
On a deserted beach in Australia, a bystander leapt into shark-infested waters to save a woman being mauled by a bull shark. Blake Donaldson heard screams and didn’t hesitate—diving in to rescue 57-year-old Mangyon Zhang, who had lost a “catastrophic” amount of blood. Thanks to his bravery and his partner’s quick first aid, Zhang survived and later thanked her rescuer in person, calling him her “lifesaver.” Doctors even managed to save her leg.
After losing her son, a grieving mother donated part of her liver to save the life of his childhood best friend’s mom—rekindling an old friendship in a miraculous chain of kindness. When Anjie Lynchard learned that Mary Ann Carroll, her former neighbor, was dying of liver failure, she stepped forward as a living donor. The transplant, performed robotically at Johns Hopkins, was a success. Anjie believes her late son Jared guided her to this moment, calling it “the perfect plan.” Their story is a testament to friendship, faith, and the life-giving power of love.
A Philadelphia police officer overcame his fear of heights to rescue a young child walking dangerously along a two-story roof. When Officer Eric Robbins arrived on the scene, his acrophobia didn’t stop him—he climbed through a second-floor window and quietly approached the boy to avoid startling him. With calm determination, he grabbed the child and brought him to safety. Robbins later said, “It could have been my kid—I just knew I had to get him off that roof.” His act of quiet bravery drew heartfelt thanks from the family and praise from the community.
A brave 3-year-old boy in Colorado became a hero after venturing alone into the dark to retrieve a phone and save his great-grandmother, who had fallen and was bleeding from a head injury. Little Bridger, terrified of the dark, repeated “Don’t be scared” to himself as he made his way to the car where the phone was. Security footage caught his triumphant “Yay, I did it!” after finding it. Thanks to his courage, help arrived, and his great-grandmother made a full recovery. She now calls him her hero—even if he insists, “My name is Bridger.”
A British grocery delivery driver saved a woman’s life after a gut feeling led him to look twice through her window—spotting her unconscious on the floor. Leandro Pinto Dantas, who wasn’t even scheduled to work that night, called emergency services just in time to help the diabetic woman regain consciousness. After she was taken to the hospital, Leandro returned to put away her groceries and even brought her flowers days later. She called him “a wonderful chap” who went far beyond his duty—and likely saved her life.
A 42-year-old woman with a black belt in karate foiled an attempted robbery at a convenience store in England—while wearing new heels. Mairi Kerin spotted the suspicious man outside before he entered and threatened the cashier. Acting fast, she grabbed his arm and landed a few solid kicks, sending him fleeing. The would-be robber was later found to be carrying a knife and firearm. For her quick thinking and courage, Mairi received a police commendation and praise for her “inspiring act of bravery.” She credits her response not to fearlessness, but to 20 years of martial arts and unshakable self-belief.
A Texas boat captain has spent the last seven winters rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles from the Gulf after spotting mysterious shadows in the water one chilly afternoon. Captain Brandon Upton, a commercial mariner and animal lover, now routinely patrols with his airboat to scoop up endangered turtles that fall into a paralyzed state when temperatures drop. Working with wildlife officials, he’s saved countless lives—calling it “only natural” to help protect the vulnerable creatures he considers family.
Small Business of the Week: I want to start a trend where I feature my favorite small business of the week that I have come across for you all to support. I am in the DMV area in Washington, D.C., and this week, I want to feature Shop Made in DC, this is a local store that features products from all of D.C.’s best markets!
Back to School: School is starting soon for many, so if you are a teacher, please drop your Amazon wishlists in the comments! Let’s make sure our teachers are supported heading into the new school year.
See you in the morning :)
Aaron
