Today: thousands of strangers rally around an 85-year-old theater employee, a couple celebrates their anniversary by investing in the future of their community, and a colorful plate reminds us that small daily choices can nourish us for years to come.

Today: a California condor returns to Oregon skies for the first time in more than a century, neighbors rally to replace a beloved dog’s stolen wheelchair, and a historic gift helps bring meals and connection to older adults across the country.

Today: Serena Williams returns to the court at 44, a vast new marine sanctuary helps protect ocean life for generations to come, and the most powerful habits for healthy aging turn out to be surprisingly affordable.

Today: a retired military dog finally comes home to the airman who never forgot him, a widower gives new life to discarded treasures for his community, and a slower morning offers a gentle reminder that rest is part of healing too.

Today: a retiring teacher gives each student a handmade quilt filled with personal meaning, a new dementia village reimagines memory care through community and connection, and therapy dogs bring comfort and courage to children on the road to healing.

Today: three teenagers transform tamarind seeds into a promising solution for cleaner drinking water, a tiny library becomes a haven for bees, and a mindful meditation for living in the present moment on your daily stroll.

Today: a father and daughter cross the graduation stage side by side, a community plants thousands of seedlings to restore a wildfire-scarred forest, and a new wearable patch could bring greater peace of mind to expectant families.

Today: a delivery mistake leads to an 87-year-old driver’s retirement, hundreds of local kids receive a chance to experience the NBA Finals, and a promising cancer treatment brings new hope to patients and families.

Today: a rescued crow is showering his hero with continuous small gifts, a restaurant gives every dollar of profit back to its community, and a simple daily walk may be the key to a better night’s sleep.

Today: one woman’s decision to foster a child grows into a mission that has helped more than a million young lives, a troop of Girl Scouts builds a wheelchair for a toddler in need, and longevity habits for a stronger foundation.