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Florida 5-year-old finds way to help other children after battling brain cancer twice
SUMMARY: Five-year-old Leo from Hillsboro County is celebrating one year of clear scans after battling cancer twice. Diagnosed with medulloblastoma at two-and-a-half, Leo underwent surgery and chemotherapy, enduring significant challenges before ringing the bell for remission. Now he enjoys life playing baseball, making new friends, and embracing his childhood. To support children still fighting cancer, Leo’s family has welcomed Frankie, a therapy dog trained to provide comfort and joy. Frankie, belonging to the One Voice Foundation, will visit hospitals to soothe families affected by cancer, exemplifying the hope and resilience that Leo now represents.
A Hillsborough County 5-year-old battled brain cancer twice. His family hopes to help other children battling the same disease.
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UK police reviewing rapper’s anti-Israel comments at Glastonbury Festival
SUMMARY: British police are reviewing videos of rapper Bobby Vylan at Glastonbury Festival for leading chants of “death to the IDF” and “free Palestine.” Avon and Somerset Police are investigating whether criminal offenses occurred. The Israeli Embassy condemned the remarks as hateful, while UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting called them “appalling” and questioned how the BBC and festival organizers allowed the live broadcast. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken to the BBC director general. The festival also featured Irish rap group Kneecap, whose member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces terrorism charges linked to waving a Hezbollah flag. About 200,000 attended the event.
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Friends rally behind homeowner after EF-1 tornado
SUMMARY: Three days after an EF-1 tornado damaged a two-mile stretch of Largo, community members are rallying to support affected residents. Francis, a 64-year-old homeowner, was out of town when the tornado tore off her roof and caused severe interior damage. With a flight home scheduled for Tuesday, her friends, including Debbie Jackson and Sam Rogers, quickly mobilized via a Facebook group to salvage her belongings and secure her home before more rain worsened the damage. Their efforts aim to ease Francis’s return by preserving her furniture and essentials, exemplifying the neighborhood’s strong spirit of support and resilience.
A 64-year-old homeowner was out of the country last week when a tornado hit, but when her roof was ripped off, her friends had to come to her aid
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Warren Buffett announces $6 billion in donations to five foundations
SUMMARY: Warren Buffett is donating \$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares to five foundations, raising his total contributions since 2006 to around \$60 billion. The largest portion, 9.4 million shares, goes to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. Other recipients include the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and NoVo Foundation. Buffett’s Berkshire stock has risen 19.1% over the past year. He plans to end donations to the Gates Foundation after his death, letting his children decide future distributions. Nearly 99.5% of his estate is earmarked for philanthropy.
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