Friday, March 14, 2025

Good Afternoon! It's not every day you see an excavator do the heavy lifting for a sheep. But one lucky lamb in China got scooped straight out of an icy river—bucket-brigade style.

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Boy Saves Friend with Heimlich Maneuver

Nine-year-old Jayceon Branch is being hailed as a hero after saving his 7-year-old friend, Donye Moore, from choking at Raleigh Oak Charter School in North Carolina last week.

The boys were playing basketball during recess when Donye began choking on a granola bar. Acting quickly, Jayceon performed the Heimlich maneuver—a skill he says he learned by watching a YouTube video.

Watch the school surveillance footage that captured the incident.

105-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday with a Rave

Hilda Jackson, a spirited 105-year-old from England, marked her birthday with a rave at her nursing home—trading her walker for glowsticks and dancing to a DJ.

The party, organized by staff, featured an open bar, a special rap performance, and more than 250 birthday cards, including one from King Charles. Watch a video here.

Described as a "cheeky lady" who's always on the go, Hilda offered simple but powerful advice for others: "Just keep on—keep batting."

Mischief the Cat Explores His City

Mischief, a cat from Plymouth, UK, has become an internet sensation for his habit of wandering around town entirely alone and making surprise appearances in all sorts of places.

Known for popping up everywhere—from pubs and vape shops to schools, hotels, and even a vet—Mischief has become a local celebrity, with residents sharing their encounters in a dedicated Facebook group, Mischief's Adventures in Plymouth.

His owner, Tonie Blackmore, says Mischief simply loves to roam, and her family keeps up with his adventures online like everyone else.

Though he has a home, Mischief's independent spirit and surprise visits are now delighting people far beyond Plymouth, thanks to this social media video.

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