Good morning, friends! 👋

We’re starting today off a little differently - with a puzzle!

Can you find the green apple among all the cacti? 🍏

Once you find it, it’s time to dive into good news and positive stories from around the world! 👇

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Meet the World's Longest Surviving Open Heart Surgery Patient 🫀

Jim Ward from Rancho Santa Margarita, California, holds the record as the longest surviving open heart surgery patient (male), having lived for 70 years and 255 days since his operation at the age of 11 in 1952. Born with a constricted pulmonary heart valve due to a congenital heart defect, Ward underwent the complex surgery and returned to school just two months later.

Despite having a pacemaker installed in 2008 and taking blood pressure medication for over 20 years, Ward maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys walking, hiking, biking, and swimming. Encouraging others with heart conditions, he advises them to keep their minds and bodies active and enjoy life. The inspiring story of Ward's resilience and longevity highlights the importance of perseverance and maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity.

Taxi Driver’s Pet Crow 🐦

An Irish woman's day took a surprising turn for the better when she found herself feeding her taxi driver's crow friend during her ride home from work. Abbie Cashman had experienced a series of misfortunes, including a flat tire and difficulty finding a taxi, before finally booking a ride through a ride-share app. Initially noticing the crow perched on the cab's side mirror, Cashman was amazed when it flew beside the taxi during the ride. The driver, who had a habit of offering treats to his passengers, provided a biscuit for Cashman to feed the crow.

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From having the day from literal hell to the SWEETEST taxi driver making my day with this wild crow who follows him🥲 literally couldnt not... See more

She shared the heartwarming experience on TikTok, where the video gained over 3.7 million views and nearly 700,000 likes, leaving viewers delighted by the unexpected encounter. The uplifting incident brought joy to many, with comments praising the sweet moment and commending the taxi driver's kind actions. In a world where negative stories often dominate headlines, this charming tale of a woman, a crow, and a thoughtful taxi driver reminds us that small acts of kindness can have a significant impact.

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The Pour Over provides concise, politically neutral, and entertaining summaries of the world’s biggest news paired with reminders to stay focused on eternity.

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Fantastic Finds 🔍

Bye-bye plastic bags. Philadelphia’s recent ban has prevented 200 million plastic bags from being used in less than 2 years.

100-year-old peace petition returns. The 100-year-old Welsh Women's Peace Petition returns to Wales, supported by a £249,262 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for community engagement.

84 and learning. An 84-year-old woman is proving that it’s never too late to get your GED.

A gift for the parrots. Australia’s coronation gift to King Charles is a $10,000 donation for an endangered parrot.

Hapi Hits 😊

⚾️ Fly ball. This dad makes an unbelievable foul ball catch at the Dodgers game holding a baby and a beer.

🎹 Pretend piano solo. This 3-year-old pretends to play the keyboard while his dad preaches at church.

🐈 Mischievous kitty. This cat retraces its steps in the snow, making us question, “What’s he up to?”

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