Heather Wake

Heather Wake is an Upworthy Staff Writer based in Los Angeles.

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Music, Pop Culture

From comedies to kickass concerts, these two creatives are here to make social impact fun

Heather Wake

2/26/2024
Daniel Hatoum (left) and Sarah Chen with son Mills (right)

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Culture

Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

Sarah Watts

7/8/2026
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Innovation, Science

College students use AI to decode ancient scroll burned in Mount Vesuvius

Heather Wake

2/22/2024
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Music, Pop Culture

A new viral R&B version of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ is such a beautiful mood setter

Heather Wake

2/21/2024
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Heroes, Joy, Popular

Bus driver comes to the rescue for boy who didn’t have an outfit for school’s Pajamas Day

Heather Wake

2/20/2024
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Community, Joy, Popular

Couple who visited all 63 US national parks names which one is the ‘best’

Heather Wake

2/17/2024
Photo credit: Representative image from Canva – Because who doesn't want to preserve the natural beauty of a bouquet for as long as possible?

Community, Joy, Popular

Wondering what method keeps your Valentine’s flowers lasting longer? One guy tried them all.

Heather Wake

2/16/2024
Photo credit: Representative Image from Canva – Some troublemaker named Conor got a little tough love this year for Valentine's Day.

Family, Parenting, Popular

Mom reads her daughter’s hilariously critical Valentine’s message to classmate

Heather Wake

2/15/2024
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Popular

American mom reveals the next-level amenities she enjoyed at a Japanese birth clinic

Heather Wake

2/15/2024
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Internet, Pop Culture

Jon Stewart returns to the ‘Daily show’ and doesn’t miss a beat

Heather Wake

2/13/2024
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Humor, Joy

Cookie company offers cheeky break-up boxes just in time for Valentine’s Day

Heather Wake

2/13/2024
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Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

Michael Cera’s CeraVe commercial is being called the best Superbowl ad in years

Heather Wake

2/12/2024
Photo credit: Canva – People couldn't help but feel for a young woman who broke down in tears after going around town with a stack of resumes.

Internet, Pop Culture

Gen Zer’s teary video after going around town with a stack of resumes gets wave of support

Heather Wake

2/12/2024
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Family, Parenting, Popular

Mom causes debate after sharing the surprising ‘gift’ she gives for every kid’s party

Heather Wake

2/9/2024
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Pop Culture, Popular, Television

LeVar Burton gives cheeky ‘Reading Rainbow’ segment for banned books

Heather Wake

2/9/2024
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Community, Joy, Popular

Teacher asks teen daughter to mend a student’s coat and gets it back with a funny surprise

Heather Wake

2/9/2024

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