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Quick Lifts ❤️

Feel good stories from Happilynews.com guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Double the Twins, Double the Confusion: Baby Adorably Meets Parents’ Lookalike Siblings

Teda’s wholesome reaction to meeting her uncle and aunt left everyone in stitches.

U.S. Marine Surprises Bride Sister During First Look Photos on Wedding Day

She thought she’d be turning to see her stepdad – but it was her brother in uniform.

No One Showed Up to This Five-Year-Old’s Party—But What Happened Next Touched Millions

When the skies opened, this single mom made the best of it—and the internet loved it.

Happy Headlines 📰

It’s not all doom and gloom out there. Here’s some positive news items from publications around the world.

👱🏻‍♀️ Barbie debuts first doll with type 1 diabetes, boosting visibility and inclusion

✈️ A frequent flyer needed a kidney transplant to live. This Delta employee gave him one

⛑️ A drowning foal rescued by canoers, hitches a river ride back to its mama

❤️ Police officer and mechanic team up to help homeless mom in need

🐴 Meet the mini horses that give big comfort to hospital patients

🔻 Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels

💍 Former NICU baby serves as ring bearer in his nurse's wedding after family forms a 'sweet connection'

💵 Homeless people were given free cash to buy what they want – here's what they spent their money on (the results will surprise you)

💉 Surprising finding could pave way for a universal cancer vaccine

☀️ The amount of electricity generated from solar is suddenly unbelievable—and changing the world for the better

🦇 Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath's final show is the highest-grossing charity concert of all time

☎️ Engineer revives pay phones for free calls in areas with poor cell service

Live Life Happily 😃

We round up the latest in lifestyle, health, and wellness news to help you live a happier, healthier life.

💪 Fitness

Find Your Fit, Based on You – Hate running but love a dance class? Prefer solo hikes over team sports? Turns out your personality could explain why. A new study explores how the Big Five personality traits (like openness, extraversion, and conscientiousness) are linked to the types of workouts we’re more likely to enjoy — and stick with. Whether you’re an introvert or a thrill-seeker, there’s a science-backed fitness match waiting for you.
👉 Discover your workout match

Pick Up the Pace, Protect Your Health – A new study suggests that increasing your walking speed by just 14 steps per minute could significantly reduce frailty as you age. That small boost might not seem like much, but it could mean stronger muscles, better balance, and more independence down the line. Bonus: it’s totally doable without changing your routine.
👉 Here’s how to walk stronger, not longer

🍲 Food & Drink

Mushroom Coffee: Fad or Functional? – It’s earthy, trendy, and popping up in mugs everywhere – but is mushroom coffee actually good for you? Harvard experts weigh in on the science behind this buzzy brew, breaking down the potential benefits (and drawbacks) of swapping your usual beans for fungi.
👉 Here’s what to know before your next sip

Wrap Up Your Morning Right – Looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that doesn’t skimp on flavor? These two easy burrito recipes deliver the goods – perfect for kick-starting your day with energy, without the mid-morning slump.
👉 Get the recipes and roll into a better morning

🧘 Wellness

How to Build Emotional Resilience (Without Burning Out) – Life throws curveballs, and emotional resilience helps us catch them. This Calm guide breaks down why resilience matters — and how to strengthen yours with simple, science-backed habits that boost your mood, mindset, and mental fitness.
👉 Read the guide

The ‘Let Them’ Theory Might Just Set You Free – Tired of stressing over other people’s decisions? This empowering mindset shift, explained by a counselor, helps you stop over-functioning and start focusing on what you can control. Spoiler: it’s wildly liberating.
👉 Learn how to let go (and let them)

🧠 Health

What’s a Healthy Weight for Your Height and Age? – It’s a common question with a more nuanced answer than you might think. This explainer breaks down the science behind body weight, BMI, and why one-size-fits-all charts don’t tell the whole story.
👉 Find out what really matters

Could a Skin Swab Spot Parkinson’s Years Early? – A fascinating new study suggests that simple skin swabs might detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before symptoms appear. It’s an exciting step toward earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
👉 Read the breakthrough research

💵 Wealth

Spend Smarter, Stress Less – Want to rein in impulse buys and boost your financial willpower? These 15 practical, proven strategies can help you build better money habits without feeling deprived.
👉 Check out the tips

Retiring Soon? Read This First – Nine U.S. states still tax Social Security benefits — and if you’re planning your golden years, that could make a big difference. This guide breaks down where to watch out.
👉 See the list

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Icebergs at the Doorstep 🧊🏠

In the tiny Greenlandic village of Innaarsuit, residents recently woke to an amazing – and slightly terrifying – sight: two massive icebergs had drifted up and parked themselves just beyond their homes.

For local fish factory worker and photographer Dennis Lehtonen, it was a moment too surreal not to capture. The towering blocks of ice dwarfed the colorful houses nestled along the rocky coastline.

Dennis, who’s originally from Finland, had been keeping an eye on the icebergs for days.

But while the views were stunning, they came with a serious side. Innaarsuit has faced similar situations before – in 2018, the village had to evacuate when a massive iceberg threatened to collapse and send a mini-tsunami ashore. This time around, emergency warnings were issued again, the fish factory was shut down, and locals were told to stay away from the coast and avoid gathering in groups near the water.

For two tense days, the icy giants hovered at the edge of town. Then, just as quietly as they arrived, they drifted away.

“I was told by locals that even those who have lived here their entire lives had never seen anything like it,” Dennis told Petapixel. Armed with his Sony Alpha and a drone, he captured the stillness, the scale, and even the mood – helped by dramatic fog rolling in during his shoots.

📸 See more of Dennis’s work on Instagram and his website

Before You Go…A Serotonin Booster* 📺

95-year-old WWII vet showed these kids there's nothing to be scared of 🇺🇸💪

*Studies show that watching cute, heartwarming videos can boost your mood. So sit back and start your weekend positively!

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