Today: a woman discovers that self-compassion can be its own kind of strength, twin brothers hear their parents' voices together for the very first time, and a cup of coffee becomes a fresh start.

Today: an adventurer circles the globe to inspire others and support important causes, a groundbreaking surgery gives twin boys the chance to begin life independently, and a few slow breaths offer a simple path to clearer decisions.

Today: a 90-year-old conservationist pedals the Thames to protect one of Britain’s rarest landscapes, a groundbreaking lupus treatment helps patients reclaim daily life, and the simple pleasures of staying curious and connected may help us age with more resilience.

Today: a teen once given months to live graduates cancer-free with the help of an extraordinary friendship, a young engineer is using 3D printing to help people smile again, and old-world thermal spas are reminding travelers of the healing power of water and rest.

Today: a dog’s midnight bark helps save him and his owner from a house fire, a teenager dives into the harbor to rescue a struggling pup, and a pair of students turn algae into a gentler kind of paint.

Today: a space telescope gets a shot at a second life, a single dad adopts the teen who first entered his home through foster care, and a new travel trend is bringing grandparents and grandkids closer one camping trip at a time.

Today: two teens’ summer bike ride becomes a lifesaving rescue, World Cup fans bring unexpected warmth to the cities hosting them, and a simple walk offers a gentle path back to better mental health.

Today: a chance subway conversation blossoms into an unlikely friendship, farmers are helping restore the night sky for wildlife, and a new battery project is storing sunshine long after the sun goes down.

Today: NICU nurses create a coloring book to help siblings feel seen, a designer rethinks fashion with the future in mind, and morning routines that offer small ways to support long-term health.

Today: a father and son cycle around the world together, a life-changing therapy helps children hear sounds for the first time, and a father reflects on how love and caregiving transformed his own life.