human connection

Adele performs in Australia in 2017 – Photo credit: Photo by Robst56 via Wikimedia Commons

Culture, Pop Culture

This 2016 concert footage of Adele meeting two young fans keeps going viral for the best reason

Adam Albright-Hanna

3/5/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026
Tearful man with head in his hands being comforted. – Photo credit: Canva

Health, Mental Health, Popular

Man who created ‘Reasons to Stay’ website after brother’s death, tearfully shares success story

Jacalyn Wetzel

2/13/2026
Two payphones set up in Abilene, Texas and San Francisco, California let complete strangers chat. – Photo credit: Photo Credit: Canva, Matter Neuroscience, Instagram

Community, Joy

A ‘social experiment’ lets people from Texas and San Francisco randomly connect on a payphone

Cecily Knobler

2/12/2026
This guy's casual U2 karaoke performance has become a viral sensation. – Photo credit: screenshots via Instagram

Music, Pop Culture

Man caught on camera casually singing the greatest U2 karaoke ever has become a viral sensation

Ryan Reed

2/5/2026
Michael Baker offers small talk tips for people who are "above small talk" – Photo credit: via @englishmanmike/Instagram, used with permission

Education, Learning

British etiquette expert shares 5 simple tips for people who think they’re ‘above small talk’

Heather Wake

2/5/2026