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By Scottie Andrew

I hope you’re enjoying your Memorial Day weekend, readers! I know many of us are traveling, spending time with loved ones or just lounging today. I’m off to a friend’s wedding, but before I go, I wanted to leave you with a few stories that delighted me this week. May they brighten your safe and satisfying long weekend!

Here are five stories we think will inspire you this Memorial Day weekend:

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YouTube star Ms. Rachel invited Rahaf, a 3-year-old double amputee from Gaza, to sing a song with her. Their performance is stunningly sweet.
This 27-year-old influencer can speak dozens of languages. Here’s his advice for picking up a new tongue.
Kermit the Frog spoke with CNN’s Sara Sidner ahead of delivering a college commencement speech. He gave her permission to let loose.
An Irish author met a stray dog named Tina while visiting Thailand. Now he runs a successful animal rescue there, dedicated to her.
The FDA just approved a blood test that could help diagnose Alzheimer’s. The first-of-its-kind test marks a “new era” of research on the disease.

Bison are some of the most majestic and endearing creatures with which we share a planet. So it was a joy to learn that a herd of European bison have been reintroduced to their ancestral home in southeastern England! Click here to watch their homecoming.

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This week on the 5 Good Things podcast, “The Office” star teamed up with a nonprofit to offer free prom tickets to students impacted by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. With months to live, this man is hitting the road to give back in all 50 states. Plus, “The Golden Girls” reboot no one saw coming — and this time, they’ve got shells and siblings.

Click here to listen!

May your days be filled with good things

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