Friday, January 9, 2026

Good Afternoon! This week, we’re featuring a story about an artist couple who built a life and a way of communicating on their own terms. Over 20 years together, they created a unique blend of sign language, lip reading, and body movements, showing how love doesn’t just endure, it invents.

Don't miss Amy Hess on The Feel Good Flyover Podcast as she brings you coverage of two stories that you won't find in the edition. From a homeless man diving into a bayou to save a mother and baby to paramedics fulfilling a 6-year-old cancer patient’s wish. Watch today's episode here.

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Father Rescues Teens in Swiss Bar Fire

A fast-acting father in Switzerland saved 10 teens from a deadly nightclub blaze on New Year's Eve.

Paolo Campolo sprinted to the burning ski resort bar in Crans-Montana after a frantic call from his daughter, whose delay that night kept her from entering the club.

With help from a bystander, he broke a back window and pulled the teens to safety through thick smoke and chaos.

Forty people were killed, but Paolo's fast response gave others a fighting chance. Now recovering in the hospital, he said he rushed in without hesitation, thinking only of the kids trapped inside.

Tennessee Teacher Sets World Record

Glenda Akin taught at Westmoreland High School for more than 60 years, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest career as a female teacher at the same school.

Glenda served as a social studies and library teacher from 1963, retiring in September 2024 after 61 years and 43 days of service at the school.

The school honored Glenda with a ceremony and renamed its library in her honor, calling her impact "an unforgettable legacy."

Loneliest Sheep Now Expecting Twins

Fiona the ewe, once known as "Britain's loneliest sheep," is pregnant with twins—just two years after being rescued from a remote Scottish beach where she'd been stranded alone for more than two years.

Her dramatic rescue involved climbers, ropes, and a makeshift sling after viral pleas from animal lovers drew global attention and donations.

Since then, Fiona has been rehabilitating at Dalscone Farm, where she has lost weight, received arthritis treatment, and has been successfully bred with a Suffolk ram.

The pregnancy is seen as a triumph for both the farm and Fiona, who struggled to reintegrate with other sheep after her time in isolation. Watch a video here.

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➤ After crashing into a Texas bayou, a mother and baby were pulled to safety by a homeless man in a canoe. (Hear Details)

➤ Paramedics paused an ambulance ride to grant a young cancer patient one unforgettable wish. (Listen Now)

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➤ Siblings saved a bus driver in Ohio after spotting a medical emergency. Catrina, 8, noticed something was wrong and alerted her brother Charlie, 14, who radioed for help while another student called 911. (See Details)

➤ Therapy dogs ease tension at a Canadian courthouse, helping victims and witnesses through stressful trials. The certified canines sit with people during testimony, court proceedings, and meetings with prosecutors, offering calming support during difficult moments. (See Dogs)

➤ A factory owner gave $240 million in bonuses to 540 employees after selling his Louisiana company for $1.7 billion. He required the buyer to set aside 15% of the proceeds for workers, averaging $443,000 per employee paid over five years. (See Details)

➤ A man proposed by editing himself into Shrek's wedding scene, surprising his girlfriend during movie night. He spent five hours on the edit, then left the room during that scene and returned in the same suit to propose. (See Details)

➤ A stray dog wouldn't let go of a toy at a Mexican store, so shoppers bought it for him. The heartwarming moment was captured on video. (Watch Video)

➤ An artist couple created their own language to communicate—she's paralyzed from the shoulders down, and he's deaf. She paints with a brush held in her mouth, and together they developed a unique mix of sign language and body movements over their 20-year relationship. (See Couple)

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A Jamaican mom sees snow for the first time and lights up with childlike joy.

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