This is one for the animal lovers. A story that truly shows the kindness of people and the power of social media. A local animal shelter here in North Haven called The Animal Haven had 78 cats in their shelter that were desperately in need to food. They were having trouble getting them all fed…
You could argue one of the biggest words of this last year or so living through a global pandemic has been “Connection”. Human connection, connecting to each other through technology, connecting with others through compassion and friendship. That’s why a story like this one is so special. Two first graders in Las Vegas became friends…
If you have kids who play video games they are going to be really excited about this news. They also understand how popular e-sports have become over the years. Here in Connecticut a few colleges are embracing the trend now. A group of students at Scared Heart University have organized the first ever intercollegiate competition…
If you haven’t been following all the Mars news lately there is some pretty cool stuff happening. First of all… we got there. Which is already pretty amazing. Now, NASA’s tiny helicopter made a successful first flight on Mars Monday morning. It didn’t break any speed records or anything but it did hover about 10…
Anytime you go in to a medical environment, doctor’s office, hospital, getting a shot or vaccine, your nerves on high. It can be a very stressful situation of many people. That’s why it’s important for nurses to ease people’s minds when caring for them. Some use creative ways to do this. This retired nurse in New Jersey…
This story is crazy. If you’re going on a hike this weekend make sure your phone is charged up. A guy near L.A. went hiking this week and got stranded overnight. First problem, don’t go hiking alone if possible. Anyway, he had texted a photo to a friend of his legs dangling off a rock…
This story is definitely good for Connecticut tourism. If you watch Wheel of Fortune you may have seen this happen on the show. After solving a puzzle the contestant had a “trip” he had won from one of his spins. When the revealed the trip was to CONNECTICUT for a stay at the Madison Beach…
It’s crazy how one little nice gesture you do for someone could change their whole life. That’s what happened with this story in Texas. Someone gave this homeless guy a $100 gift card to Outback Steakhouse so he could enjoy a nice meal. While he was there eating the manager at Outback became friends with…
Anytime you can raise a whole bunch of money for charity and enjoy some delicious sandwiches at the same time, it’s a win-win all around. Our friends over at Jersey Mike’s do a big charity event every year called “Day of Giving,” where all the locations around the country donate 100% of the day’s sales to charity. …
If you’ve been to Florida before you know how far a ride it is to drive across the whole state. 130 miles to be exact. Last week, a guy named Chip Hawthorne decided to drive a riding mower across the entire state of Florida. He was able to raise over $8,000 for Habitat for Humanity by doing it.…