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A Viral Video Led Strangers to Raise $76,000 for a Full-Time Caregiver

A doorbell-camera clip that reached millions prompted strangers to donate more than $76,000 to support Suzanna Metcalf, a woman who spends her days caring for others. The viral moment began when Metcalf arrived last year at Pastor Neal Seiwert’s home in Castle Rock, Colorado, and apologized after she had mixed up a pizza order.

Source: Good News Network · Brief published · 1 min read

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Adventurer Finally Hugs Mom After 28-Year Walk Around the World From Home in UK

Karl Bushby, a British adventurer and former paratrooper, arrived back in his hometown of Hull after a 28-year, 31,000-mile around-the-world walk that began in 1998. He was reunited with his tearful mother amid media attention, having set out with the goal of returning home entirely on foot.

Source: Good News Network · Brief published · 1 min read

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Good News in History, November 9

The excerpt recounts that Gary Kasparov won his first Chess World Championship 50 years ago, defeating Anatoly Karpov in Moscow by a score of 13–11. It notes their previous meeting the year before was left inconclusive and remains the only world championship ever abandoned without a result.

Source: Good News Network · Brief published · 1 min read

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La NASA busca a la próxima generación de astronautas

La NASA ha abierto el plazo de inscripción para la próxima promoción de astronautas, en busca de la nueva generación de exploradores que se incorporarán a la agencia. Los candidatos seleccionados pasarán a formar parte del cuerpo de astronautas de la NASA.

Source: NASA · Brief published · 1 min read

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Interpreting Autistic Cues Is Difficult, a Teen Built an App That’s Helping Hundreds of Families

After seeing adults misread his autistic cousin’s signals, a teen taught himself machine learning and built Kora, a free app designed to help parents and caregivers interpret emotional cues. The tool now has more than 700 users in 12 countries and reaches families through autism therapy centers.

Source: Good News Network · Brief published · 1 min read

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Good News in History, November 7

Seventeen years ago today, Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan became the first coach in professional basketball history to record 1,000 wins with a single team. He spent nearly his entire 23-year coaching career in Utah, guiding the franchise through both strong and difficult stretches.

Source: Good News Network · Brief published · 1 min read