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News headlines have always skewed negative—"If it bleeds, it leads" is a saying for a reason—but combine the news with a contentious election year and the polarization we so often find on social media and the world can feel rather disheartening. What we focus on is what we see, however, and if we want to see the good in the world, that's what we have to look at. Part of our mission here at Upworthy is to demonstrate that people are a force for good, and nowhere is that clearer than in the stories our audience shares with us. We asked our readers, "What's the most beautiful thing someone has done for you?" and the responses are a needed reminder of what's wonderful about people. From random acts of kindness to anonymous altruism to family and community stepping up in the most inspiring ways, here are some examples of humans choosing kindness, thoughtfulness and selflessness to make one another's lives a little better. 

People share the most beautiful thing someone's done for them and it's a balm for the soul

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Some VirginiaDays of Our Lives fans have been watching Ari Zucker as Nicole Walker since she debuted in 1998. Her on-again-off-again romance with Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) is legendary.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ari Zucker dishes her new role and Nicole's future in Salem

Edinburg, TX

Every shelter dog dreams of finding a loving and caring parent, but these dreams do not often come true. Many dogs spend years in shelters waiting to get adopted. Add to that a disability, and their chances of finding a forever home become even slimmer. However, sometimes, miracles happen and...

Happy Tears as Blind Shelter Dog Finally Finds Love & Acceptance

Virginia Days of Our Lives fans eagerly await Nicole Walker Dimera's (Ari Zucker) final episode on the Peacock soap. And wondering how it all will end. Soaps She Knows Spoilers state the following:

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Eric and Nicole might leave Salem together with Jude

This is an open letter to you. This is an open letter to anyone. These words can be used for whomever, whenever, wherever. Let these words help you, as they have helped me. First a foremost, you are worthy of a breath-taking, heart-stopping, and life-changing kind of love. One way or another when a relationship ends, you learn that you deserve this kind of love. Perhaps your partner was unable to give you this kind of love or maybe they were able to, but it still had to end. Either way, you learn that you deserve the most enriching and fulfilling love.

What You Learn From Love and Loss

Virginia soap fans there is an update that might shift things in Salem. Julie Dove portrays the whacky Connie Viniski on Days of Our Lives. Virginia viewers, like those elsewhere, believe she murdered Li Shin (Remington Hoffman), but this may not be the case. The actress gave an interview with Soap Opera Digest in which she said the following.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Julie Dove teases that someone other than Connie may have murdered Li

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

If you are like us, you can get sick of your hair. Not because you don’t want it, we don’t want to say anything mean about our hair to make it leave (not that we don’t love the looks of a bald man). But, sometimes, we can get bored with our haircuts and want something to jazz it up. There are tons of hairstyles out there for you to try out if you are in that boat, but there is one new fad that will inject some crazy life into your style: the wolf cut. But we’re not the type to just drop a name and move on. No, we always want to dig a little deeper.

Adopt something truly unique

We love love. We love falling in love. We love being in love. We love the queasy, butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling that love can bring. We even love romantic notions about love. More than half of all Americans say they believe in love at first sight. But whether it’s an instantaneous feeling...

Falling in Love Is a Feeling That's Hard to Describe—These 25 Quotes Come Pretty Close

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Bentley Motors will introduce the Continental GT Speed at the Concours of Elegance in Tegernsee, Germany, on July 26 and 27. The fourth-generation luxury Grand Tourer features a hybrid powertrain and a new exterior and interior design. Why the Bentley Continental GT Speed is important. While the new Continental GT...

Bentley introduces the Continental GT Speed, the perfect ride for your next road trip

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

How long do you sleep at night? Do you have a fixed sleeping pattern? Scientists recommend sleeping for at least seven hours per day. But some zodiac signs struggle to catch sleep. Sleep deprivation reduces someone’ concentration, cognitive ability, and performance. However, taking a balanced diet and working out can improve sleep. Still, sleeping well helps in weight management as it reduces appetite. Read on to learn about the best-sleeping zodiac signs.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Get the Best Sleep

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Good afternoon everyone. Sun & Clouds and humid weather has settled back into the Northeast, and it'll ve typical summer the next couple of days with a chance of heavy PM storms each day. 90 or near 90 degree temps will be commonplace starting tomorrow, and Hurricane Beryl rowing into Texas well help keep the heat in the Northeast and East Coast for a prolonged period.

Life-Threatening Storm Surge Risk Growing for Corpus Christi, Texas Braces for Hurricane Watches

If you’re anything like us, one of your go-to happy places is likely a dark and moody gourmet steakhouse, complete with mustachio’d barkeeps and their impressive list of extravagant steak and bourbon pairings. If this is a scene that sounds familiar to you, you probably know a little something about dry-aged steaks. Until just recently, these incredible pieces of meat were only available in upscale steakhouses, very high-end grocers, and specialty butcheries. Thanks to the passage of time and whispers of praise, however, word eventually got out about how incredible dry-aged steaks are, and now they’re much more widely accessible online and even at some mid-level grocery stores.

Just like wine and cheese, steak just gets better with age.

Bill Hayes portrayed Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives since 1970 and was beloved by fans. CNN reported that the 98-year-old entertainer passed away on January 12 of this year and was still acting.

Bill Hayes was completely blind in his last Days of Our Lives scene

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A new report details the dirtiest beaches in California, helping ocean enthusiasts avoid contaminated waters. Heal the Bay’s 34th annual Beach Report Card rates more than 700 Pacific Coast beaches with an A to F grade for bacterial pollution, with lower grades indicating a high chance of swimmers getting sick. The worst performers made the Beach Bummer List, a top-10 of spots to avoid.

Heal the Bay releases 23-24 Beach Report Card

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Real talk: The cigar community is about the shared love of the leaf and it’s beautiful

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the cigar community, from big and small companies to influencers and the average enjoyer, it’s wonderful to be a...

Real talk: The cigar community is about the shared love of the leaf and it’s beautiful

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