Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 24, 2020. It has since been updated. Everybody loves a story about an underdog who makes it in the end. While those stories are plenty in movies or books, they are so rare in real life. Sometimes, however, a story comes by that gives you hope again. This is one of those stories. When Jayvee Lazaro Badile II was just a baby, he was adopted by a rather poor couple in the Philippines. He didn't really have much to call his own when he was growing up, but he was thankful to have a loving family. They gave him a real chance at life. Now all grown up, he's become a successful businessman. So he decided to repay his parents with the life they'd always dreamed of.

A poor couple adopted him when he was a baby. Now, he's repaid them with their dream life

Atlanta, GA

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A quick-witted 10-year-old boy became a hero, taking the wheel of his Grandfather’s car when the 70-year-old had a medical emergency. On July 15, Drake Linn was in a pickup truck towing a boat on Interstate 75 when his grandfather, who was driving, experienced a medical emergency, according to a Facebook post by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office in Calhoun, Georgia.

10-Year-Old Boy Drives Car After Grandfather Has Medical Emergency Behind the Wheel

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

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Kenansville, NC

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Wild Florida Gator Park in Kenansville, Florida, welcomed an albino alligator after a successful breeding program with the tiny reptile's parents. The animal is "exceptionally rare."

Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'

Decluttering with your parents? Try these 7 tips to make the process easier. As a professional declutterer, I've seen first-hand the tensions between the generations when it's time for Mom or Dad (or both) to move out of the family home. The kids want to help, but it's a short road from obliging to impatient when watching Dad dither over whether or not to keep Grandpa's broken fountain pen.

Take Mom's Old Knickknacks!

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Target Is Selling a 'Beautiful' Rocking Chair Set That Looks Nearly Identical to a Designer Style That's Over 6x the Price

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Alligators are some of the most interesting animals that live in the United States. Despite the data that shows just how uncommon alligator attacks actually are, these reptiles are often viewed with extreme fear. Thankfully, not every state has a native population of alligators. Still, some do! Today, we are going to compare the states […]

The Largest Alligator Population by State in 2024

Delray Beach, FL

Go inside a $60 million oceanfront mansion in Delray Beach, Florida with old-school Italian flair above ground and hidden personality down below. Beneath the mega home is a subterranean lair packed with modern luxuries including a super car gallery, glowing tequila bar and a steel vault packed with piles of cash.

A look inside a $60 million Florida mansion with subterranean secrets and Italian flair

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The bridge is so long that drivers lose sight of land for around 13 kilometers (8 miles) of their journeys.

What Is The Longest Bridge In The US?

According to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), cross river gorillas, a subspecies of the western gorilla, are the world’s rarest gorilla species. WCS says there are only about 300 of them left in the wild, and humans very rarely see them. That’s why recent trail-cam footage of a whole troop of cross river gorillas, including several babies, is so exciting.

World’s Rarest Gorillas Spotted on Trail Cam (With Babies!)

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One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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A BBC commentator got corrected live on air on Thursday when he welcomed American shot putter Raven Saunders to the Paris Olympics with the wrong pronoun.The non-binary American likes to compete as their alter ego “the Hulk,” with full face mask, sunglasses, green and purple dyed hair, and long bedazzled nails.Making their international return to competition after an 18-month suspension for missing drugs tests, Saunders took to the field for qualifying in the women’s shot put.Commentator Steve Backley, a former world record holder in the javelin, was at the mic for the BBC for the return of what he called...

Announcer Misgenders Pioneering U.S. Olympics Shot-Putter

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

San Antonio, FL

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Genevieve Najera celebrated her 100thbirthday surrounded by family and friends at the San Antonio Food Bank Event Center. Four generations of the Najera family gathered to honor the milestone, marking a century of life filled with joy, resilience, and the unique approach to longevity that Najera proudly shares.

100-Year-Old's Surprising Secret to Longevity: She Eats And Drinks "Everything And Anything"

If you are a cannabis enthusiast, you might have heard about Hawaiian Haze. We bet that is why you are here, right? Because you would like to understand more about this interesting strain. Well, you are just where you need to be. For you, we have created a full guide...

A Full Hawaiian Haze Legal Bud Review for Enthusiasts

Actress/comedian Marcia Wallace, who died of cancer in 2013, was a beloved presence on and off the television screen. As Carol Kester on The Bob Newhart Show (which originally aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978), Wallace left an indelible mark. Her career would be rejuvenated in 1989 with her Emmy-winning voiceover work as Bart's teacher, Mrs. Edna Krabappel on the long-running animated Fox series, The Simpsons.

The Tragic Death of 'Simpsons'/'Bob Newhart Show' Actress Marcia Wallace: A Look Back

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25 packages of cocaine, featuring Cupra’s logo, have washed ashore in Florida. The 70 lbs of coke had a street value in excess of $1 million. The drugs were found by a Good Samaritan, who alerted authorities. Earlier this year, Cupra announced plans to enter the U.S. market by...

Million Dollars Worth Of Cupra Cocaine Washes Ashore In Florida

Schaumburg, IL

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As we get closer to the fall months, I love finding places that serve comforting, hearty meals. One of my favorite types of food is Polish cuisine, which brings me to my next stop: Bacowka in Schaumburg.

My Favorite Restaurant for Authentic Polish Cuisine is in Schaumburg:

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Video: Steve Jobs' $130M Yacht Crashes Into Another Luxury Boat

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A Farewell to (Youthful) Arms

I am an extremely unobservant person, and I always have been. When I was a Catholic elementary school child, it would take me most of the...

A Farewell to (Youthful) Arms

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