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'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' star Josh Thomas on life with autism and ADHD: 'I'm just trying to get through the day'
The comedian says self-acceptance helps him get through the day.
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Morgan Harper Nichols talks self-care and how TikTok led to her autism diagnosis at 31: 'I finally have language for the things I struggle with'
The artist, poet and author of "How Far You Have Come" shares how she deals with stress and what inspires her poetry and art.
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A mother with autism shares her experience raising two sons with the disorder: ‘We’re here, we exist’
A mother with autism discusses getting diagnosed as an adult, raising two sons with the disorder and ways that the larger community can address intersectionality.
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High school salutatorian whose yearbook photo went viral hopes to inspire others to be themselves: 'It's OK to be different'
17-year-old Weronika Jachimowicz does what makes her happy.
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Family of 9 claps back at notion they have 'too many kids' in viral video: ‘Mind yo damn business’
This family of nine is not here to justify their large family.
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'A really lonely disease': the incredible story of one 15-year-old's rare diagnosis and how she is helping others
Emily Blosberg, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teen, founded the nonprofit Oscar the MS Monkey to help support other kids and teens with MS.
Yahoo LifeThis cowgirl confronted her racist peers. Then she became Arkansas' first Black rodeo queen.
"I feel like being a cowgirl, I am a powerful woman, I have grit, I am willing to try anything."
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'Education is my tool': Activist Ilyasah Shabazz on teaching Black history in schools and the legacy of her father Malcolm X
Educator and activist, Ilyasah Shabazz discusses her new book and the legacy of her father, Malcolm X.
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Fashion designer launches jewelry collection for hearing aids and cochlear implants after losing her own hearing
Deafmetal features jewelry which attaches to hearing aids and cochlear implants via holsters and coil hats.
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Biracial figure skater Elladj Baldé uses his talent and platform to fight for inclusion
Elladj Baldé is changing how the world sees figure skating!
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'I was in so much pain': Broadway dancer needs new kidney after failed transplant
The incredible journey of one Broadway dancer's quest for a new kidney.
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'We found Amy': Viral social media plea helps cookie chain track down 1st customer after 22 years
Tiffany and Leon Chen of Tiff's Treats went online to find the woman whose 1999 order motivated them to make their business work.
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22-year-old sees color for the first time thanks to act of kindness: ‘It’s the little things in life’
McKinley Erves' reaction went viral.
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Peloton's Ally Love approach to self-care: 'I'm holding myself accountable to show up and to let go'
There are people who just have that “glow” no matter what is going on around them, and Ally Love possesses a light that the world could certainly use right now.
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Couple won $1 million on lottery ticket. Then they gave $1,000 to helpful grocery store workers
This couple is ringing in the new year $1 million richer!
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Family 'grateful' to neighbor, whose house fire rescue was caught on doorbell camera: 'We owe her everything'
Video of the family's rescue went viral on TikTok. Now, they're working to rebuild their life.
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Car salesman's 'where the money reside' catchphrase goes viral: 'Gonna be my ticket out'
Over the last few weeks, social media has been utterly enamored with Relly B., whose real name is Durrell Smylie, of Baton Rouge.
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Neighborhood throws surprise celebration for beloved UPS driver: 'He always goes the extra mile'
Neighbors held signs and cheered for a UPS driver as he made his route.
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Mother surprises son with news that they'll be graduating same university together: 'I had no idea'
Renita Gray-Taylor surprised her family when she presented invitations to her college graduation, the very same ceremony as her son, Anthony Taylor.
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Cheerios grandma and baby from 1999 holiday ad hope pandemic-inspired sequel reminds viewers 'we're not as isolated as we feel'
Cheerios has released a follow-up to its heartwarming 1999 holiday commercial, starring the same "grandma" and "baby," who is now 21 years old.
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The ho-ho-ho must go on: How professional Santas are making visits happen despite the pandemic
Santa Claus is (still) coming to town, thanks to virtual visits and protective snow globe set-ups.
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Meet the Tree Twins, the gay couple famed for spreading holiday cheer — even in a pandemic
This married couple is adding face masks to their "drag Christmas trees" look.
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Marvel releases a new comic book about real-life superheroes: nurses
Nurses get the superhero treatment in "The Vitals."
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Can’t make Thanksgiving this year? Sending your cardboard cutout might be the next best thing
Thanksgiving no-shows have found a clever way to show up in spirit in lieu of traveling during the pandemic.
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French toast-flavored ale? It's sweet — and the backstory of how it came to be is even better.
Charisse McGill is the first Black woman to create a signature beer in Pennsylvania.
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Black, South Asian families share their joy at Kamala Harris's VP win: 'Look baby, she looks like us'
Harris, whose parents were born in Jamaica and India, has been declared Vice President-elect in a historic victory.