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Police Bring In Specially Trained Otter During Search For Missing Woman Police in Pensacola, Florida, recently called in an unusual helper while searching for a missing woman: a specially trained otter named Splash.

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Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Author’s Interaction With A UPS Driver Goes Viral For All The Right Reasons A small moment of kindness between a New Jersey UPS driver and a local author has turned into a viral feel-good story — and it’s changing lives in the process.

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UofL scientist helps decode six ape genomes | UofL News When University of Louisville researcher Corey Watson was mulling over the vast decision of where to begin his career after college or even what to research, a book titled "The Selfish Gene" by Richar...

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Stranger Watching The News Steps In To Help Stranded Family During Winter Storm A Memphis family who found themselves stranded during last week’s winter storm received an unexpected act of kindness from someone who had never met them.

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UofL public health student committed to global citizenry | UofL News Louisville native Hannah Limbong always dreamed about traveling to meet new people and experience the world's diverse cultures. In high school, as a Governor's Scholar, Limbong participated in an inte...

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He Doesn’t Look Like A 'Typical' Scientist — And That’s Exactly Why People Are Watching A South Florida scientist is proving that science doesn’t have to look a certain way — and social media is taking notice. His name is Jordon King and he earned his masters at 23. He uses social media ...

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"Collegiate Consulting Study Finds University of Louisville Athletics Drives $1.28 Billion in Annual Economic Impact" #highered "https://collegiateconsulting.com/newsletter/collegiate-consulting-study-finds-university-of-louisville-athletics-drives-1-28-billion-in-annual-economic-impact/

'You Were An Angel': Walmart Shopper Witnesses Teen Help Elderly Woman A routine trip to Walmart in Stillwater, Minnesota, turned into a moment Dani Dircks will never forget. Brent Cabahug, a high school senior working part-time at Walmart, quietly did something that sto...

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Stroke survivor in Kentucky regains movement with help from pioneering implant at UofL Health In northern Kentucky, Gary Edwards, a stroke survivor, is regaining independence through a groundbreaking brain implant that aids movement recovery.

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Tow Truck Driver's Split-Second Decision Saves Man Trapped In Icy Culvert Most drivers would have passed right by a muddy drainage culvert off a Texas highway — especially during an ice-covered winter storm. Tow truck driver Douglas Lane didn’t.

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Trustees approve strategic plan, reaffirm commitment to shared decision-making | UofL News Following nearly a year of development, the University of Louisville's 2026-2030 strategic plan was formally approved by the university's Board of Trustees at its Jan. 22 regular meeting. The plan, Ig...

[aligned vision-goals-strategies with community transparency and incorporated input is the way forward.] "UofL trustees approve strategic plan, reaffirm commitment to shared decision-making" via UofL News www.uoflnews.com/post/uofltod...

Snowplow Driver Becomes A Hero By Escorting Ambulance To Children’s Hospital Snowplow driver Joe Estes stepped up in a big way to help an ambulance safely deliver a child to critical care.

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"The Value of Diverse Voices" in Dialogue at Universities via UofL McConnell Center louisville.edu/mcconnellcen...

She Could Have Kept Walking. Instead, She Stopped And Saved A Life For one woman, a quiet walk in the neighborhood turned into a life-saving mission. Dog rescue.

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This Animal Shelter Has No... Animals — They’re Being Adopted Too Fast The Bide Awhile Animal Shelter in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has seen an overwhelming surge in adoptions, with dogs, cats, and kittens all finding homes faster than ever.

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Episode 200: Last Call at the TOPcast Cafe Recorded in front of a plenary audience at the OLC Accelerate 2025 conference and drawing upon crowdsourced listener input and live audience questions, this is it: the final, regularly-scheduled episo...

TOPcast ep200 "Those of us working in the field of #onlineeducation all need to do our part to elevate the view of online teaching and learning that is held by stakeholders. We hope you will keep talking to each other to help along the way. dub.sh/topcasts11e200

Crossing Guard Carries Kids Across A Water-Soaked Chicago Street When a frigid morning took an unexpected turn, Chicago crossing guard Joe Sass proved that caring for kids sometimes means going far beyond the job description.

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Episode 200: Last Call at the TOPcast Cafe Recorded in front of a plenary audience at the OLC Accelerate 2025 conference and drawing upon crowdsourced listener input and live audience questions, this is it: the final, regularly-scheduled episo...

TOPcast ep200 Q: What has been the most listened to episode? A: It's about "timing and content. We had this backlog of interviews, and we got to @brocansky.bsky.social's interview about humanizing online education as the first episode after [COVID] shutdown." dub.sh/topcasts11e200

UofL social work professor focuses on importance of fatherhood | UofL News Early in his career when Armon Perry was a social worker in Montgomery, Alabama, he identified an important element not considered in policies and procedures for removing children from a home to go in...

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ASAP Rocky Covers Rent For All Tenants In His Grandmother’s Building ASAP Rocky is giving back in a meaningful way — by helping cover rent for a group of Harlem residents connected to his own family history.

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UofL President Gerry Bradley launches 'Red & Bold' podcast | UofL News Red & Bold: Uniting Cardinals and Community is a new podcast hosted by President Gerry Bradley. In this monthly program, he welcomes guests from UofL and the broader region to discuss how lessons lear...

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Man’s Best Friend: The Story Behind An Unforgettable Tomb In London The tomb of Thomas Sayers is guarded by his dog, Lion.

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Students Surprise Their Teacher With A Gift, Inspired By What He Wears Every Day A high school class in Charlotte, North Carolina, brought their teacher to tears with a small but thoughtful gift.

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Julia Roberts Reveals Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Paid for Her Parents’ Hospital Bill When She Was Born 🙏✨ — #JuliaRoberts #MLK #CorettaScottKing #HollywoodHistory #Inspiration TikTok video by TFU PODCAST

heartwarming story of family friendship and connection between the King family and the Roberts family in the segregated Atlanta of the 1960s - culminating in the Kings paying the bills for actress Julia Roberts' birth. www.tiktok.com/@tfupodcast/... #MLKDay

Cardinal community joins in unveiling of Muhammad Ali stamp | UofL News University of Louisville leaders and the Cardinal community honored Muhammad Ali at a Jan. 15 ceremony releasing new U.S. Postal Forever stamps featuring the boxing legend. The event, held at the Ange...

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A Man Ruined A Beautiful Snowman Display — What Happened Next Was Perfect Last week in Hamburg, Germany, dozens of tiny snowmen appeared along a bridge over Alster Lake.

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"UofL Surgeon-Scientist receives American Surgical Association Foundation Fellowship Research Award" via @uoflmedicine.bsky.social louisville.edu/medicine/new...

Cat Owner Begs Internet For Advice On How To Get Her Cat To Stop Playing Piano How do I get my cat to stop playing the piano?

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He Visits Farmers Markets And Films Vendors With No Customers — And It Changes Their Lives A man in Texas is proving how one simple social media post can completely change someone’s life. David Dominguez travels to farmers markets across Texas looking for vendors with no customers.

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