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Watch Rescued 10-Year-Old Sheep Can't Believe She Finally Has Her Own Herd
In a heartwarming turn of events, Nicole the sheep was rescued by Woodstock Farm Sanctuary after being mistreated on a farm. The rescuers are working hard to ensure she gets healthy and settled in with her new herd. After some time in quarantine, Nicole finally met her fellow rescue sheep and is now living happily with them at the sanctuary. She has found comfort and companionship, showing how resilient animals can be when given love and care.
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These Olympians Are Teaming Up to Create Better Support for Competing Moms
Former Olympic hurdler Nikkita Holder was moved to tears upon hearing about a children's nursery in the Paris 2024 Olympic village. Inspired by her own experiences as a mom and athlete, she is excited for future women athletes who can now pursue their dreams while being mothers. To address the lack of support for Olympian parents, a group led by rower Jill Moffatt has launched MOMentum, a platform offering resources on family planning and health for female athletes. The initiative aims to create equity and provide grants to cover costs like childcare.
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For the First Time, a Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery Was Performed in Canada
A London man has made history in Canada by undergoing the country's first robotic-assisted spine surgery at London Health Sciences Centre. Dave Myeh, who had been suffering from chronic back pain leading to sciatica, opted for a direct lateral spine surgery using the MazorX Spinal Robot after exhausting other treatment options. The innovative procedure was successful in relieving his debilitating leg pain and improving his quality of life significantly.
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The Rise of Female Weightlifting and How Its Empowering Women
A growing number of women are embracing weightlifting, feeling empowered to hit the gym's weights section. Research reveals that weight training offers numerous health benefits for women and can support them during menopause. Academics credit fitness influencers on social media for inspiring more women to try resistance training. The trend towards female empowerment in fitness continues to gain momentum thanks to these influential voices.
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Taylor Swift Just Set a New Record This Week With Vinyl Records
Taylor Swift's latest album, Tortured Poets Department, has broken records by surpassing one billion Spotify streams in a single week and selling over 700,000 physical albums so far. In just five days, she made history on Spotify and sold the most vinyl albums ever in a week in only three days - breaking her own record. Closing 2023 with five of the year's top 10 best-selling vinyl records, including hits like '1989 (Taylor's Version)' and 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)', Swift continues to dominate the music industry.
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More Than 100 Whales Stuck on an Australian Beach Have Been rescued and Returned to Sea
Over 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached in Australia have returned to the sea. Researchers and volunteers worked together to save the stranded whales near Dunsborough. The successful rescue mission was described as "amazing" by whale researcher Ian Wiese, who expressed hope that they won't return to shore. Despite previous tragic events, this time more than a hundred whales were saved thanks to the efforts of many dedicated individuals.
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Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is Being Honored With a Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Mattel has released a Barbie doll honoring Kristi Yamaguchi's iconic 1992 Olympics gold medal moment. The doll features details from her winning performance in France, including her shimmering dress and signature red lipstick. As the first Asian American woman to win Olympic gold in figure skating, Yamaguchi continues to inspire young athletes and advocates for literacy. Barbie's Inspiring Women Series pays tribute to courageous heroines like Yamaguchi who break barriers and empower future generations of girls.
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How Reflecting on Gratitude From Family and Friends Can Make You a Better Leader
New research from the University of Florida suggests that leaders who reflect on gratitude from family members feel more motivated to be helpful and empowering towards their employees. By taking a few minutes in the morning to savor moments of appreciation at home, leaders can carry over positive feelings into the workplace. The study found that reflecting on gratitude leads to increased prosocial impact and supportive behavior toward employees, creating a more positive work environment overall.
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A Community Came Together to Fulfil This Teacher's Last Wish in a Beautiful Way
A beloved teacher in Georgia, Tammy Waddell, passed away from cancer but left a lasting impact by requesting backpacks filled with school supplies instead of flowers at her funeral. The community came together to fulfill her selfless wish, lining church pews with donated backpacks and having colleagues serve as pallbearers to deliver them to students in need. Her request inspired people worldwide to help out and donate locally in honor of Tammy's legacy. Her cousin urged others to continue spreading love through donations to schools in their own areas.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Just Reached a Promising Place to Search for Fossilized Life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for evidence of past life on Mars. The rover landed in Jezero Crater, where ancient muds and sediments suggest the presence of an old lake. Perseverance recently collected an intriguing rock sample called "Comet Geyser" that contains carbonate minerals and silica, potentially indicating habitable conditions for life. Scientists hope these samples will unlock the mysteries of Mars and revolutionize our understanding of the universe.