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Jimothy, a raccoon with short spine, runs across a paved surface with grass and trees visible in the blurred background.

Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds. According to a neuroscientist, thanks to sophisticated brain and devoted mother

Even though the odds were stacked against Jimothy from the day of his birth, he persevered.

Left: hands holding compost material with leaves and debris. Right: woman in light blue shirt gesturing while speaking by a dumpster.

Good Samaritans peeked into a dumpster behind a pet store. They ended up saving an animal's life

They went looking for pet food that they could salvage for animal shelters. Then they saw something moving in the trash.

Polar bear mother with two cubs on a snowy sandbank in northern Alaska

New AI-enabled 'bear-dar' system aims to alert locals to nearby polar bears

The goal of the new technology is to reduce human-polar bear encounters in the Arctic, where warming temperatures lead to more brazen bears.

A handmade sign attached to a street lamp pole reads "KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER" in red and blue marker. Tree branches with green foliage are visible in the background.

Faith communities become 'sanctuary people' for Haitian immigrants facing uncertainty

The broader understanding of sanctuary is rooted in Catholic social teaching, especially the idea of accompaniment, which prioritizes closeness to people who are suffering.

Jimothy, a raccon with a short, rounded spine walks through overgrown grass and weeds in an open field.

Jimothy the raccoon raises over $58,000 for charity

Jimothy the raccoon, who launched a thousand memes, has inspired Amazon, Alaska Airlines, Starbucks and more to donate to a Seattle food bank.

A tabby kitten wears a red and yellow toy construction vehicle costume with wooden blocks attached. Left and right photos show the kitten from different angles in an outdoor enclosure.

This kitten couldn't walk on his own. So a vet made him a custom wheelchair out of Hot Wheels

Because a kitten named Gelato deserves to feel like a Transformer, too.

Two people in an interview setting. Tom Holland on left in beige shirt with text reading "You helped her dad stop drinking." Anne Hathaway on right in yellow top.

Tom Holland chokes up after discovering the impact he had on a man's sobriety mid-'Odyssey' interview

Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and Tom Holland were visibly moved when a journalist took the time to pass along a personal message on her co-worker’s behalf during an interview for “The Odyssey.”

Woman with long brown hair wearing a white blouse, smiling while seated on a gray couch against a pink and purple gradient background.

Amid divorce, Jen Hamilton donates 100% of merch proceeds to other women in need

The nurse, turned influencer and best-selling author, is using her own challenges to help others.

Woman in light blue blazer gestures while speaking at a table during a meeting with multiple people seated and standing around her. Documents are visible on the table in front of her.

There are more women running for governor across the US than ever before

There are 85 women major-party candidates running for governor across 36 states this year.

Robert Irwin isn't giving up on this species on the brink of extinction: 'There’s still hope'

Robert Irwin, son of famed conservationist Steve Irwin, is raising awareness about an animal in dire need of help.

A tiny sea turtle hatchling rests in an open human hand, showing its textured shell, flippers, and eye against a blurred ocean background.

Firefighters rescue a dozen baby sea turtles that got stuck in a condo's storm drain

The fallen hatchlings are Florida’s version of a cat stuck in a tree.

White Volkswagen vehicle with illuminated cyan digital graphics displaying interconnected symbols and icons emanating from the front grille against a forested background.

Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear

Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims to use specific frequencies to alert them to oncoming traffic.