South Korean scientists win award for wound powder – SWNS A spray-on powder that instantly seals life-threatening wounds could save thousands of lives, say scientists. The new substance can help prevent excessive bleeding which is the leading cause of death due to injuries in war, according to a study. The fast-acting powder that stops bleeding … Read more
Courtesy of Shedly Appolon and the Martin County Fire Rescue A woman some 8-months pregnant has a total stranger to thank for her life, and that of her baby. When she was driving down I-95 in Martin County, Shedly Appolon remembered feeling dizzy. It was her 29th birthday; she was probably in a good mood, … Read more
Rubaitul Azad via Unsplash When an adult male civilian rushed into a New Jersey police station, it’s anyone’s guess what the two officers inside imagined was the matter—a shooting, a fire, a bad car accident. What they almost certainly would not have guessed—and wouldn’t have known because the man didn’t speak English, was that they … Read more
Zac Howells with his ‘Chief Constable’s Commendation’ and his mother – SWNS This is the inspiring moment a hero 12-year-old saved his mother’s life by grabbing the wheel then calling for emergency services after she collapsed while driving in the neighboring country of England. Quick-thinking Zac Howells managed to take control of Nicola’s car and … Read more
Misquamicut Fire Department – credit, released For a pair of Maine dog owners, 2026 started with a dreadful scare after their naughty golden retriever ran out onto a frozen pond and broke through the ice. Without any means of rescuing their pooch or resisting the deathly chill of the frozen water, the owners called 911 … Read more
Catrina and Charlie as they radioed the school for help – credit, Crestview Local Schools When an Ohio school bus driver began to suffer a medical event, a brother and sister took action that may have saved her life. Footage taken from a surveillance camera inside the bus shows 8-year-old Catrina sitting in the seat … Read more
Scottish collie rescued – Credit: SWNS A pet dog was left “remarkably unscathed” after plunging 100ft down a rocky cliff face in Scotland. The two-year-old Collie named Whisp fell down the cliffs of the Northmavine peninsula in Shetland on Thursday morning. Unfortunately, Whisp landed half way down the rocky ledge so that his owner was … Read more
Casey Crowell and Samantha Moreno getting ready for a distribution in Atlanta – Delivering Good An impressive nonprofit is marking its 40th anniversary, distributing billions of dollars of new merchandise from retailers to families in need. Since its founding in 1985, Delivering Good has distributed more than $3 billion worth of clothing, toys, and other … Read more
Shannon Jeffries with her golf buddy Darren Oliver – SWNS A quick-thinking woman saved her friend’s life after witnessing him having a heart attack during a video call. Shannon Jeffries was about to head out into the English countryside for her weekly nine holes with buddy Darren Oliver, when the 60-year-old rang her to say … Read more
South Asian politics have been shaped by family dynasties, from the Nehru clan in India to the Sheikh family in Bangladesh, from the Bhuttos in Pakistan to the Rajapaksas in Sri Lanka. In most cases, they have relied on legacies and centralized authorities. Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Hasina were two rulers strengthened by the political … Read more