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Tunnel to Towers helps family of fallen NYPD officer by paying mortgage

April 30, 2021

Tunnel to Towers helps family of fallen NYPD officer by paying mortgage

Anastasios Tsakos, a 14-year veteran NYPD officer, was killed by an alleged drunk driver Tuesday morning, and tragically left behind a wife, six-year-old daughter, and three-year-old son.

Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day

April 27, 2021

Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day

A woman fighting the virus after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in the COVID Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

Speeding driver let off with warning donates to fallen officer memorial fund

April 27, 2021

Speeding driver let off with warning donates to fallen officer memorial fund

In February, Motor Unit Deputy Kevin Baker of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop after recording a driver going 15 mph over the speed limit.

Terminally ill customer leaves $1G tip, pays for 2 other tables at Tennessee restaurant

April 20, 2021

Terminally ill customer leaves $1G tip, pays for 2 other tables at Tennessee restaurant

Burg Steakhouse in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, received a generous tip from a customer who came to the restaurant for lunch and dinner over the weekend.

Father-daughter duo create YouTube channel empowering children with special needs

April 19, 2021

Father-daughter duo create YouTube channel empowering children with special needs

Toy Quest101 is dedicated to reviewing pop culture but also empowers other children like Illiana Figueroa to achieve their goals.

Illinois 7-year-old with life-threatening heart condition becomes SWAT officer for a day

April 19, 2021

Illinois 7-year-old with life-threatening heart condition becomes SWAT officer for a day

The Chicago Police Department on Sunday partnered with the Illinois Make-a-Wish foundation to help one seven-year-old become a SWAT officer.

6-year-old gets hero's welcome back to school after completing cancer treatment

April 13, 2021

6-year-old gets hero's welcome back to school after completing cancer treatment

The day he took his last dose of treatment, on March 25, 2021, his entire school cheered him on.

Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home

April 11, 2021

Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home

Many laid-off chefs or idle restaurant workers have pivoted to dishing out food with a taste of home. Some have found their entrepreneurial side, slinging culinary creations from their own kitchens.

Texas homeless man gets job, support after stranger's generosity: 'God is good'

April 10, 2021

Texas homeless man gets job, support after stranger's generosity: 'God is good'

Kenneth Smith, from Fort Worth, Texas, was able to get a job and a roof over his head after a stranger gave him a $100 Outback Steakhouse gift card.

New Jersey server receives almost $2G after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules

April 9, 2021

New Jersey server receives almost $2G after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules

Last week, a customer refused to tip a server because the restaurant has a 90-minute time limit.