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Pets
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat

Magawa, a rat, was honored for detecting land mines in Cambodia, saving lives and earning a statue for his contributions.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

My father grew up in the 1960s and he's the toughest man I know - not because he's never been broken, but because I have never once seen him stay broken, and the speed with which he gets back up has always looked to me less like strength and more like a man who was simply never taught that staying down was an option - Silicon Canals

Men of previous generations often lacked the emotional vocabulary to process grief, leading to a stoic facade in the face of loss.
Medicine
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why Never Taking 'No' for an Answer Can Change the World

Persistence transforms rejected ideas into undeniable proof, leading to significant cultural and economic shifts.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Danger in How We Choose Leaders

Charisma and confidence can mislead evaluations of a leader's moral character, emphasizing the need to distinguish between leadership style and true values.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Weren't Born to Blend In - You Were Built to Lead

Leaders who embrace diverse thinking, authenticity, and differentiation outperform conformists and drive organizational innovation and success.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans man jumps in frigid lake & saves baby from drowning: "I wasn't going to let that baby die" - LGBTQ Nation

And so I just jumped in. My only thing was, 'You got to get this baby out of here.' If she's going down, I'll go down with her, but the goal is to get us both up.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What happens to accidental heroes when the headlines fade? You get your award and then there's nothing'

Ordinary people repeatedly risk their lives to aid the wounded and stop attackers during mass-violence incidents, providing spontaneous courage and lifesaving interventions.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

George Pakenham Is a Study in Perseverance Against All Odds

George 'Skip' Pakenham overcame severe childhood stuttering to become an environmental advocate and role model for perseverance, inspired by wilderness experiences and New York activism.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest warriors of all time'

Donald Trump praised UK soldiers after comments downplaying NATO's role in Afghanistan provoked widespread criticism from veterans, politicians, and bereaved families.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man who died in rescue attempt gets King's award

Garcia, 26, has also been given the same bravery award and said it was an honour and "a reminder that what I did was something good." "It brings me so much peace that I was told that without me helping her float and carrying her, she wouldn't have survived." He added that finding out Olubunmi-Adewole had not survived was one of the worst moments of his life and he was pleased the younger man had been recognised posthumously.
UK news
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

History Remembered This Black Medal of Honor Recipient for the Two Worst Days of His Life. A New Book Dives Into the Vietnam Vet's Story

"These five soldiers, in their separate moments of supreme testing, summoned a degree of courage that stirs wonder and respect and an overpowering pride in all of us," he continued. "Through their spectacular courage, they set themselves apart in a very select company. They represent the contribution of more than half a million young Americans to a world of order and of peace."
History
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Meekness isn't weakness - once considered positive, it's one of the 'undersung virtues' that deserve defense today

What do you envision when you think of meekness? You probably see a mousy doormat, someone sheepishly acquiescing to the will of the stronger. When Jesus says, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth," you might think that those wimps will hand it over without a whimper or word of objection to stronger, more ambitious people. The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche called meekness "craven baseness."
Philosophy
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