Vani Khokar
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Disneyland's 'evil queen' praised for connecting with autistic teen: 'Thomas is safe and understood'
She interacted with patience and people applauded her sensitivity and empathy toward the teenager. → Read More
Woman completes dad's bucket list 19 yrs after he was killed by distracted driver: 'These were his dreams'
She found the list in 2016, 13 years after his death in a road accident, and pledged to tick off all 60 things her father wanted to do. → Read More
This dejected boy’s face lighting up on seeing his parents highlights why showing up matters
He looks visibly devastated after looking around and seeing no one but he was in for a sweet surprise. → Read More
8 touching epitaphs written by ancient Greeks and Romans mourning their late dogs
These emotional tributes demonstrate that humans' love for dogs has known no bounds across time. → Read More
Company helps rent the same Christmas tree till it 'retires' and then plants it in a forest for good
They saw the amount of waste Christmas trees generate every year and decided to do something about it. → Read More
Mom shares moving lunch note tradition between her husband and daughters: 'I got a little emotional'
The dad writes something new every day to boost his daughters' confidence and to express his love for them. → Read More
Mom-of-two has the best response to being told she looks tired: 'I am very proud of looking tired'
She chooses to wear the exhaustion on her face as a badge of honor representing her accomplishments. → Read More
13 stranded strangers set off on an impromptu road trip after their flight got canceled and it was epic
Everyone wanted to reach their destination and decided to do it together in a rental van. → Read More
Family finds 135-year-old message in a bottle under the floorboards of their ancient home
They had to smash the bottle to get to the fragile paper and they found the message intriguing as well → Read More
US soccer team consoles Iranian players after World Cup win in inspiring display of sportsmanship
The game was heated considering the fact that there have been political tensions between the two countries. → Read More
Hugh Jackman auctioned his hat at broadway for charity. Nicole Kidman bid $100,000 on it
The charity helps people with AIDS to have good access to healthcare and Kidman made a significant contribution to the cause. → Read More
Loyal pup waits at the beach every day for his owner who died at sea years ago
A beachgoer thought he'd been left behind by his owner until she came to know his tragic tale. → Read More
Brother just needed his sister to hold mitts for him while training, now the duo train every day
The brother tracked his sister's progress and confidence build-up over time and it is blowing everyone's mind. → Read More
Keanu Reeves proves he's the sweetest by filming adorable video message for fan's daughter
He is one of the most humble celebs and is known for his kindness and compassion toward people. → Read More
Nature lovers join hands to remove 310 pounds of trash left on beach by Hurricane Ian: 'Real change'
'We call ourselves weirdos who pick up trash on the beach. It’s a badge of honor.' → Read More
Mom sets up hair salon inside hospital to pamper parents of NICU babies: 'Unreal blessing to us'
Sarah Pulley, a former NICU mom herself, understands how caregivers tend to neglect themselves and need extra attention sometimes. → Read More
This bed and breakfast lets you literally count sheep to help you sleep better
It was created after a survey revealed that 'visualizing tactics' like counting sheep help people to sleep better. → Read More
Man opens gym exclusively for people with disabilities and the elderly, and it's completely free
'We can give someone as much joy as we can with the cards they have been dealt so the world’s not as frightening for them.' → Read More