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Michael Jordan opened a second health clinic for uninsured patients in his hometown of Charlotte. ViralStudents are turning their cameras on during Zoom class to keep their teachers company
The pandemic has pushed classes online for students and teachers all over the country. Viral20 times young people had to yell at their boomer parents for not taking the pandemic seriously
Millennials and young people have gotten criticized for not taking the pandemic seriously, but plenty of people are having a hard time getting their older parents to Viral93-year-old woman receives diploma 75 years after being forced to quit high school
Eileen Delaney was forced to quite school at 14 to go to work to help support her family. On her 93rd birthday, she was given an honorary diploma. ViralThis person's neighbors threw a 'pandemic party,' so they posted signs saying it was canceled
In the spirit of saving lives, this person posted a sign on behalf of their partying neighbors telling other guests arriving to turn around and go home. PoliticsTrump tries to mock Biden by saying 'He'll listen to the scientists' if elected
Trump said Biden would listen to scientists for guidance on how to deal with the COVID-19 crisis as if that's a bad thing. Viral14-year-old wins $25,000 for discovering potential COVID-19 treatment
The impressive findings could help scientists to develop an effective therapy treatment. ViralHeartwarming video shows doctor in India dancing for COVID-19 patients to lift their spirits
Dr. Arup Senapati is a surgeon in India who uses a very special method for cheering up his patients — dancing. ViralAt least 70 people contracted COVID-19 because of a spin class
Since the spin class, 69 people have either directly or indirectly contracted COVID-19. It's now considered a very large outbreak. Viral15 'expectation vs. reality' posts where the reality actually exceeded expectations
Sometimes you do get what you pay for. ViralAmy Coney Barret held up a blank notepad during Senate hearing and everyone's turning it into memes
You can't hold up a blank piece of paper without the internet immediately jumping up to photoshop something on that blank canvas. ViralThese professor emails prove that everyone is losing their minds in 2020
Even professors seem at the end of their rope. CultureColorized civil rights photos provide new perspective on well-known events
The simple act of colorizing photos from the civil rights movement proves that it wasn't so long ago after all and not much has actually changed. PoliticsPeople are microwaving their voter ballots and spraying them with Lysol to disinfect them
The risk of COVID-19 transmission from your mail is so low that it's not worth jeopardizing your vote over. ViralWomen are sharing videos of the grossness they endure to stay at their boyfriends' houses
How do guys live like this?? ViralWoman ambushes fiancé working at Target and demands they get married on the spot
She really put him on the spot. PoliticsBanner reading 'Pence is why you can't see your grandkids' flies over retirement community as VP holds rally
Pence spoke to a retirement community in Florida at an event that wasn't socially distanced. As he spoke, someone flew a plane with a banner attached that read, "Pence Is Why You Can't See Your Grandkids." ViralHamish the hamster went on a dramatic journey according to these missing pet posters
This hamster has a busy life. ViralMcDonald's worker pays for family's meal when mom forgets wallet, so she raises thousands of dollars for him in return
Brittany Reed had screaming kids in the car and forgot her wallet. So Wyatt Jones stepped up and paid for their meal, no questions asked. She knew she had to repay him. ViralThis conversation about dogs is the most wholesome wrong number interaction ever
When Sam accidentally sent pictures of pugs to the wrong number, she thought she'd just apologize and move on. But the recipient had other ideas. ViralElderly gardener goes viral for uplifting, wholesome Twitter posts about vegetables
Gerald Stratford lives in the UK and loves sharing the vegetables he grows with his huge Twitter audience. ViralAn MIT grad couldn't understand this first-grader's math problem
The entire Internet is stumped by this first-grade math problem. ViralMom was kicked off a flight because her 2-year-old son refused to keep his mask on
Anyone knows how tough it is to travel with kids, let alone get them to cooperate. ViralShip captain claps back at sexist who questioned her ability to do her job
She responded with the absolute best clap back of all time. ViralRihanna's inclusive models are rocking the fashion world and making people emotional
Models come in all shapes and sizes. PoliticsClaudia Conway criticizes her mom and others for handling of COVID-19 breakout in viral TikTok
The 15-year-old daughter of Kellyanne and George Conway has been extremely honest and open about what she's hearing when it comes to the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House. ViralWoman captured on camera doing a happy dance after finally landing a job
The wholesome moment was captured on security cameras. PoliticsBarack and Michelle Obama call on everyone to get out the vote in heartfelt anniversary message
For their 28th anniversary, Barack and Michelle Obama wants each of us to talk to one person in our lives about voting and help them make a plan. ViralIreland lacrosse team drops out of world games so Iroquois nationals can play
Previously, the Iroquois Nationals weren't going to be allowed to play because they don't represent a sovereign nation, even though they are the originators of the sport.. ViralThis guy forces pigeons to draw pictures just by feeding them
Turns out all you have to do is spread pigeon food in the shape of whatever you want to draw, and the birds will do the rest. ViralWoman in 'Christian Girl Autumn' meme donates to trans woman who created it
Caitlin Covington of the 'Christian Girl Autumn' meme donated $500 to the trans woman who meme'd her to support her transition. Viral12 times postal workers went above and beyond for their community
The U.S. Postal Service is facing an extreme crisis, but postal workers are essential, and in addition to delivering the mail, they often deliver joy. ViralIf you wear a mask under your nose, you might as well not be wearing one at all
We've sure you've seen someone doing this. ViralPeople can't get enough of this 12-foot tall skeleton Halloween decoration
At least 2020 gave us this. ViralThis landmine-detecting rat just won a medal for bravery
The cutest hero ever. Viral9-year-old and a baby are among those who paid more taxes than Donald Trump
The New York Times recently released a bombshell report about President Donald Trump's tax returns, including the fact that in 2016 and 2017, he only paid $750 in federal income tax for each entire year. ViralEmployees busted for secret 'man cave' under Grand Central Station platform
They were living the life. NewsWearing a mask could give you COVID-19 immunity
Wearing a mask could actually be helping your immunity. Viral89-year-old pizza delivery man goes viral, receives $12,000 tip
Derlin Newey started delivering pizzas at 89 because he could not afford to pay his bills on social security alone. ViralPittsburgh-based dog rescue flew 1,500 miles to save 14 dogs from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana
No Dog Left Behind flew to the gulf coast to rescue 14 dogs whose owners had to give them up due to Hurricane Laura. ViralNun runs marathon on treadmill to raise money for a Chicago food bank
Sister Stephanie Baliga decided to run the Chicago Marathon on her treadmill when it was canceled due to the pandemic. ViralBlind golden retriever gets a guide puppy to help him, and now they're best friends
When Tao lost his sight, he couldn't do everything a dog should be able to do. But when Oko the puppy came into the picture, everything turned around. ViralMan's parents ignore adopted granddaughter until he agrees to give them biological grandchildren
Truly heartless. Viral106-year-old woman in India beat COVID-19 after difficult battle
A 106-year-old woman in India beat COVID-19 after a long battle. She was recently discharged from the hospital with a big smile on her face. ViralWoman explains what having OCD is really like to debunk inaccurate media portrayals
OCD is not "fun" or "cute" or "quirky." It's a potentially debilitating mental disorder that has the capacity to severely diminish someone's quality of life. ViralPeople get honest about what's happening in their backgrounds during Zoom calls
One woman shared that when she appeared on CNN, she was wearing a shirt, no pants, and sandals, and the space was covered in her kids' toys. ViralLifetime casts its first LGBTQ+ leads in a Christmas movie
Real-life spouses Ben Lewis and Blake Lee will play love interests in Lifetime's 'The Christmas Setup.' ViralThis dad's 'candy chute' could help to save Halloween
The ongoing pandemic is bad news for Halloween lovers everywhere. ViralAnti-maskers forced to dig graves for COVID-19 victims in Indonesia
Some are saying the punishment is too harsh. ViralA massive study found that 95% of protests this year were peaceful
Most of the protests across the country were peaceful in nature.