Good morning! Today is National Cereal Day! 🥣

Whether you're a fan of Froot Loops, Cheerios, Kashi, Magic Spoon, or granola, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate the deliciousness of a bowl of cereal. Pour in some milk (or an alternative if you're lactose intolerant like me), dip in the spoon, and let the party in your mouth begin!

But before you take that first crunchy bite, let's start your day with a bowl of positivity by diving into some good news stories from around the world! 👇

Quote of the Day 🗣

NFL Player Saves A Man From Burning Car 🚗

K.J. Osborn, a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, helped rescue a man from a burning car in Austin, TX, along with three other people, including his Uber driver. Osborn tweeted about the experience, calling it "a situation I'd never imagine being a part of in a million years." The group was able to pull the driver from the car and away from the flames before it was fully engulfed. The driver was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Osborn recounted the incident in an interview with ESPN's "The Adam Schefter Podcast," saying that he and his Uber driver had seen the car crash under a bridge and catch fire. Despite concerns that the car could explode, the two of them went to the car and found the driver still alive but unable to move. The Uber driver opened the door, and they, along with two others, were able to rescue the driver and pull him away from the car before it was fully engulfed.

“Radiothon” Breaks Record, Raising $1.4M for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center 🏥

Mix 106.5, a radio station in Baltimore, hosts an annual "Radiothon" every February to raise money for the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. This year's event marked the 34th year of the Radiothon and raised $1,432,212.34, breaking the previous record.

The Johns Hopkins Children's Center is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland. Since the event's inception in 1990, the Radiothon has raised almost $27 million for JHCC. The hospital's Co-Director and Pediatrician-in-Chief, Margaret Moon, expressed her gratitude, stating that the Radiothon is an essential part of who they are and what they do at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

Son Helps His Dad, Who Was Laid Off ❤️

Peter Judge, a cashier at a grocery store in Phoenix, was let go from his job after he had used more sick days than he was allotted and was occasionally late due to public transportation delays. Despite understanding why he was let go, Peter was heartbroken because he loved his job, which he had held for nearly four years, and he was worried about how he would pay his bills.

Judge’s son, Patrick McCarthy decided to take matters into his hands and wrote about his father’s situation on LinkedIn. The post elicited an outpouring of support from hundreds of strangers who offered to help. Peter was taken aback by the response and said that the kindness of strangers had restored his faith in humanity. Together, Peter and his son are sorting through the job offers to determine Peter’s next career move.

Hapi Hits 😊

🐳 A whale and her baby: A drone captures amazing footage of a humpback whale and her calf playing in the ocean.

👩‍✈️ Snacks for the attendant: A little girl makes her flight attendants' day by bringing onboard snacks for them.

🐴 Horse making snow angels: I never thought I’d see a horse making snow angels, but this one seems to enjoy it.

🤣 Dog with a problem: This dog can’t sleep and just eats instead.

Video of the Day 📺

NFL star Travis Kelce’s Saturday Night Live monologue was perfectly hilarious! He joked about his recent Super Bowl win and imitated quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He also talked about his family, including his brother who played for the opposing team during the Super Bowl. It’s 5 minutes long and worth every second!

HapiReview of the Day 🎉

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