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Photo credit: Canva – A 10-year-old has been handing out Thank You cards to police officers across the country for years.

Culture, Wholesome

10-year-old girl walks into police station and brings officers to tears with 2 simple words

Upworthy Staff

6/24/2026
John Harkes at the Summer of '94 Community Event.

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Culture, Skills

The best coaches don’t give you the answers. They make you find them yourself. Just ask the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

Kylee Van Dillen

5/22/2026
Photo credit: Canva – Imagine looking up and your SO is suddenly par tof the cabin crew of your flight.

Culture, Wholesome

Girlfriend films hilarious moment her boyfriend becomes a ‘staff member’ mid-flight

Upworthy Staff

6/23/2026
Photo credit: Canva – A homophobic substitute teacher got more than she bargained for after scolding a boy with gay dads.

Family, Modern Families

Teacher told a 5th grader with gay dads that ‘homosexuality is wrong.’ Then 3 students stood up.

Upworthy Staff

6/23/2026
Photo credit: Canva Photos – A viral TikTok argues that women don't want to give up the joy of their own personal peace and freedom for anyone.

Culture, Pop Culture

Man’s side-splitting monologue on why ‘women don’t want to date’ is frighteningly accurate

Evan Porter

6/23/2026
Photo credit: Canva, Stevieticks /Instagram – black lab (left. Handwritten letter (right)

Nature, Pets

Four guys write a letter asking to walk their new neighbor’s dog. The dog writes back.

Tod Perry

6/23/2026
Photo credit: via Canva Photos – A kid's school lunch.

Family, Parenting

Mom leaves note in daughter’s lunchbox after teacher divides her lunch into ‘good/bad food’

Upworthy Staff

6/22/2026
Photo credit: via Canva/Photos – A man sweating in his car.

Life Hacks, Skills

Math professor’s hack can help cool your sweltering car in seconds

Tod Perry

6/22/2026
Photo credit: Canva – What would Unc name these kitties?

Nature, Pets

Man’s unique gift for naming cats has strangers asking him to name their kittens

Annie Reneau

6/21/2026
Photo credit: Canva – Boomers explain why they come off as angry.

Culture, Generations

A Gen Zer asked Boomers to explain why they come off as ‘angry.’ They replied with vintage honesty.

Emily Shiffer

6/21/2026
Photo credit: Representative photos by Canva – An observant server intervened when a boy signaled he wasn't okay.

Family, Kids

Server felt something was ‘off’ about a family with teen boy at diner. Her simple note saved his life.

Annie Reneau

6/20/2026
Photo credit: Canva – 8-year-old brings home outdated, sexist homework assignment and goes viral for her response.

Education, Skills

8-year-old has perfect response to sexist, outdated homework. The teacher marked it wrong.

Upworthy Staff

6/20/2026
Photo credit: enfermeraestilosa|Instagram – The joy of reuniting with your love.

Culture, Wholesome

103-yr-old sees with wife after extended hospital stay and ditches his walker in excitement

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/20/2026
Photo credit: Scripps National Spelling Bee/Facebook – Kennyi Aouad totally lost it when he tried to say "sardoodledom."

Culture, Pop Culture

11-yr-old erupts in contagious laughter over National Spelling Bee word and then nails it

Annie Reneau

6/20/2026
Photo credit: Photo Credit: Used with permission by Amanda Kline – Kenny and Jerry take their first ride in a driverless car.

Science, Technology

Two men in their 80s take a trip in a self-driving car, and it’s an absolute must-watch

Cecily Knobler

6/18/2026
Family, Parenting

Mom writes tough letter to rebellious, ‘independent’ 13-year-old son and gets unexpected response

Eric Pfeiffer

6/16/2026