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Millennial mom is stunned when grandma compares parenting in the 80s to now

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 5/17/2026

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Tennessee student stands up to school board with fiery speech after a member called her ‘hot’

Evan Porter – 5/13/2026

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At 83, Paul McCartney reveals 10 songs that are the ‘soundtrack to his life’

He didn’t forget John Lennon.

Tod Perry – 5/18/2026

Watch a 5-yr-old Italian piano prodigy blow away the crowd with his extraordinary ability

A teacher asked 7th graders the worst part of the 80s, and their answers have us howling

Episcopal priest beautifully explains patriotism vs. nationalism and what sets them apart

Astronaut shares the profound ‘big lie’ he realized after seeing the Earth from space

Mother with Alzheimer’s who lost her speech harmonizes with daughter in beautiful videos

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Man’s raw truth about why he hasn’t gotten over his mom’s death hits home: ‘I don’t want to.’

Annie Reneau – 5/18/2026

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Want to appear more approachable? The surprising color to wear is orange.

Emily Shiffer – 5/18/2026

An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

Sarah Watts – 5/11/2026

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Mom draws all over her toilet to teach her kids a lesson on cleanliness

Tod Perry – 5/18/2026

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Kitten named Duck learns to run on two legs and she looks like an adorable velociraptor

Kitten named Duck learns to run on two legs and she looks like an adorable velociraptor

It hasn’t slowed her down one bit.

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 05/08/26

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Why college graduates are booing out-of-touch commencement speakers off the stage

Gen Z faces stiff challenges post-graduation. They’re up for the fight.

Evan Porter – 5/18/2026

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6 alternatives to saying ‘let me know if you need anything’

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Mom has comical response to commenters who complained she was too old for her outfit choices

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Family stages an intervention for pit bull that only misbehaves when Grandma is around

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Middle schoolers in New Hampshire created an adorable mini boat that sailed all the way to Norway

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing

Native wisdom and ancient rock paintings save the day.

Kat Hong – 09/25/25

California brought back beavers for the first time in 70 years, and the results are already amazing — Checking in on California's beaver project.

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Cat owner put a first-person camera on its collar and accidentally filled the world with delight

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 5/17/2026

An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

Sarah Watts – 5/11/2026

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Father of LGBTQ kids has a perfect response to homophobic new neighbor who tried to shame him

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 5/17/2026

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A lucky ‘metal detectorist’ found the Sheriff of Nottingham’s ring, valued at $11,000

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff – 5/17/2026

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Elderly people are asked to define ‘love,’ and their answers are truly raw and heartfelt

Cecily Knobler & Upworthy Staff – 5/16/2026

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