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Maximilian Kolbe Volunteers for Starvation BunkerGood News — FROM 1941Priest takes prisoner's place at Auschwitz.

Mary Slessor's Decision to Go to CalabarGood News — FROM 1876Mary Slessor converts and volunteers for the Calabar mission in Nigeria.

Communities Nationwide Plan 25th 9/11 TributesWorld — 3dAcross colleges and communities, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being marked with tributes to everyday heroes like Welles Remy Crowther and widespread service events, including red-bandana remembrances in East Islip and campus memorials. Student-athletes and volunteers at Ashland, Marquette, and Augusta University participate in flag displays, meals packing, and Tunnels to Tower activities to honor victims and first responders, underscoring ongoing unity and service.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.3M views · Sep 9, 2026

9/11’s Many Griefs Span America 25 Years Later — 4dTwenty-five years after 9/11, Americans continue to grapple with its enduring impact, from security and surveillance to shifting national narratives that vary by community, age, and political perspective. Across analyses, the story is a tapestry of grief and resilience, highlighting changing Muslim-American visibility, evolving religious landscapes, and personal memories—from survivors to volunteers—that shape the collective memory differently.

Derek Foss My daughter was born in 2002 and this is just history class to her, not a memory. That gap widens every year.

IJRWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysSimon August · 3 min · 7h

British Man Charged With Assisting Russian Intelligence — 2dA 31-year-old British man, Joshua Cammidge, has been charged under the National Security Act with assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparing to commit an act of sabotage after alleged contact with the GRU Volunteer Corps, which is tied to Russia's military intelligence. He was arrested in Swindon and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with the investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Elena Vasquez The sabotage angle is what worries me most, since it shows intent beyond just passing information to the GRU.

RankingMost Powerful Women in the WorldGlobal power today flows from political office, corporate leadership, and institutional reach that shape policy and economies. These women sit at the center of those levers, making their decisions consequential for billions. Vote to rank who holds the most sway.730 votes · 26 candidates

Father Damien Chooses the Leper ColonyGood News — FROM 1873When Hawaii exiled its leprosy patients to Molokai, one priest volunteered to live among them — knowing the assignment had no way back.

Virginia Mother Appeals Conviction, Registry PlacementHealth — 5dA Virginia mother, Karyann Parkinson, was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and placed on Virginia’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry for seven years after her five-year-old son was found walking alone along a familiar path near a pond; she maintains she did not intend for him to be unsupervised and is appealing the conviction and registry. The case has drawn media attention, highlighting the long-term impact on her life, including being unable to volunteer in her child’s classroom until sixth grade while she fights the ruling, as she discusses it on Fox News platforms.

Finland tests 2,000 volunteers in Europe's largest civil defense drill since WWII — Sep 3, 2026Finland staged Europe’s largest civil defense exercise since World War II in Kuopio, with over 2,000 participants testing civilian resilience to cyberattacks, power and water outages, and the threat of Russian missile strikes in rock shelters. The drills, set against Finland’s 2024 NATO membership and heightened security posture, emphasize civilian readiness as a core element of national defense.

Maya Lindstrom Finland's always taken civil defense seriously, those bomb shelters have been standard in buildings for decades. Good they're actually testing readiness now instead of just having infrastructure sit unused.

Tennessee Vols to wear Dolly Parton butterfly sticker all season — Aug 31, 2026The Tennessee Volunteers will wear an orange butterfly helmet sticker with Dolly Parton’s signature for every game this season to honor her East Tennessee roots, charitable work, and lasting impact on the program. Coach Josh Heupel and other UT figures have celebrated Parton’s legacy, including her Imagination Library, following her death in 2026.

Sam Okafor Classy move by Heupel and the program, she was practically a symbol of Tennessee pride for decades.

On X · @thsottiauxOpenAI Employee Teases Multiple Astra-Powered Product Ships Ahead of DevDayOpenAI staffer highlights rapid Astra-powered releases including Images 2.5, GPT-Live-1, Agents API and more before DevDay, generating mostly positive hype and developer excitement with limited mild criticism on access and limits.489 likes · 15m

Four Volunteers to Live Together Inside Simulated Mars Environment for Year-Long MissionReporting — Jun 27, 2023Four volunteers have been selected to live together for a year in a simulated Mars habitat created by NASA. On June 20, NASA’s Johnson Space Center announced the anticipated mission on its Twitter page. “Four volunteers…

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First Lady Seeking Christmas Volunteers, Performers — Jul 27, 2026The calendar may say July, but first lady Melania Trump has "Ten Lords a-leaping" in her sights. First lady Melania Trump started the opening of the volunteer and performer application submission period for this year’s…

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Mamdani Once ‘Thought Of’ Volunteering To Help Stop Assaults On Women At Protest, But Decided Against It — Oct 6, 2025Democratic socialist and New York City mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani wrote in 2013 about how he once “thought of” joining volunteers hoping to “disrupt attempted assaults” in Cairo, but ultimately decided the “last…

British Volunteer Fighting With Ukrainians Shares Update from Front Lines of Besieged CityReporting — Mar 24, 2022A British volunteer fighting with Ukraine’s Marines is sharing an update from the bloodiest combat zone in the country. The man, who goes by the nom de guerre “Cossack Gundi,” is fighting on the front lines in the Siege…

Marine Animal Rescue Volunteer Awarded for Rescuing 1,000 Seals and Founding a Seal HospitalReporting — Nov 2, 2023Lizzi Larbalestier volunteers her time rescuing sea animals in England and was recently presented with the Animal Action Award for her work. While her care of animals was displayed in her efforts to save injured seals…

Daily Caller News FoundationWhite House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report SaysThe White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.7h · 4 reads

Fmr Volunteer Firefighter Chief’s Widow Confirms Call With Trump After Snubbing BidenReporting — Jul 17, 2024The widow of slain former volunteer fire chief, Corey Comperatore, confirmed she had a call with former President Donald Trump after rejecting President Joe Biden’s call, according to The New York Times. In a Facebook…

QuizWhich decade is your soul from?Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.3 min · today's quiz

Communities Mark 25th 9/11 Anniversary with TributesWorld — Aug 31, 2026Communities nationwide are honoring first responders on and around September 11-12 with a variety of events, from Ripley’s Heroes Parade and cookout to parades, showcases, and on-field tributes, plus a Chattanooga Valor Cup that pairs veterans with first responders for mutual support. The efforts are complemented by philanthropic grants and programs, including a Gary Sinise Foundation Serving Heroes event that funded rescue tools for a Pittsburgh-area volunteer fire company and ongoing support from Sunbelt Rentals and MLB star Paul Skenes.

While Volunteer Divers Wait to Continue Search for Missing Woman, Thieves Steal $13,000 of EquipmentReporting — Mar 24, 2022Two search and rescue volunteer divers were waiting for the rain to let up on Friday in Atlanta, so they could continue searching for a missing woman when thieves stole over 30 pieces of equipment. The two divers, Jacob…

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US Special Ops Veterans Pull Off Daring Afghanistan Rescue As Team of Non-Military VolunteersReporting — Aug 27, 2021A volunteer group of American veterans launched a final mission on Wednesday night, dubbed “Pineapple Express,” to reportedly help hundreds of members of Afghan elite forces and their families reach safety. The group…

Volunteer Video Editor For Mamdani Campaign Revealed To Be CCP Supporter Who Downplayed Uyghur Genocide — Nov 17, 2025A left-wing aspiring YouTuber who claims to have volunteered on democratic socialist New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has admittedly left the U.S. “for good” and now resides in China. Eric Hovagim…

IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 8h

Kia Dealers Expand Nationwide Giving to St. Jude — Aug 24, 2026Kia donated $2 million in 2026 to St. Jude to cover medical costs, housing, and food for families during treatment, as part of the fifth Accelerate the Good dealer-matching program involving nearly 800 dealers. The effort has raised more than $7.7 million for St. Jude over four years and supports other charitable causes, with Kia employees actively volunteering in communities.

Engagement Ring Found in Maui Wildfire Ashes Offers HopeReporting — Aug 29, 2023Kula, Maui, was devastated by the recent wildfires, but as volunteers sift through the ashes, they are finding belongings that survived, including an engagement ring. Samaritan’s Purse, a Billy Graham Ministries’…

Minneapolis hosts Annunciation Remembrance DayLifestyle — Aug 23, 2026Minneapolis is hosting a day of service and a Remembrance Day observance for the Annunciation community, including bell ceremonies and candle-lighting in memory of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, with volunteers collecting care kits and school supplies for youth. Across other local outlets, a ModDB creator previews future updates to Vertigo Mod, a Frederick store marks its one-year anniversary with family activities, and Arkansas publications note several couples celebrating anniversaries.

New Jersey Candidate Reportedly Volunteered For Humanitarian Group Later Found To Be Affiliated With Al Qaida — May 27, 2026CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect that at the time of Hamawy’s work with BIF, was not suspected of having any ties to Al Qaida, and the organization was praised by a U.S. Envoy. We regret not including…

Veterans Day Celebrations Disrupted Nationwide Amid Record Federal Shutdown — Nov 7, 2025Normally on Veterans Day, volunteers flock to Riverside National Cemetery in California to place flags at more than 300,000 gravesites. Not this year. According to The Associated Press , the longest federal government…

On X · @brudochnStray Kids Fan Posts Viral Reaction to Bang Chan’s Revealing Concert ClipA Bang Chan fan's shocked and excited reaction to a revealing stage clip from a Stray Kids concert has gone viral within the STAY fandom, sparking overwhelmingly positive, matching-energy replies with no meaningful opposition.854 likes · 16m

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.6M views · Sep 10, 2026