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PHOTO: Students at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois, surprised 100-year-old veteran Ray Svejnoha with a promposal.

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Living May 25, 2026

100-year-old veteran attends 1st prom 82 years after missing his own

PHOTO: Joey Evermore has climbed El Capitan after turning 7-years old on the mountain.

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Living May 22, 2026

7-year-old climbs El Capitan, celebrates birthday on the mountain

PHOTO: Booksellers Rachel Lau and Michelle Ming of Yellow Peril Books share their top five book recommendations for AANHPI Heritage Month in May 2026.

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Living May 20, 2026

Booksellers share AANHPI book picks from debut mystery to surreal short stories

PHOTO: Makaela Muse graduated from Texas Tech University on May 16, 2026, and received her bachelor’s degree, while her service dog Sadie also received a “dogploma.”

Texas Tech University

Living May 19, 2026

Service dog steals the spotlight at college graduation ceremony

PHOTO: A popular patio swing sold at Costco is being recalled after multiple people were injured when the swing seat reportedly detached during use.

Living May 19, 2026

Costco patio swings recalled after reports of injuries from falls

PHOTO: Stock photo of a treasure chest.

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Living May 18, 2026

$10k San Francisco treasure hunt: What to know about the hunt and controversy

PHOTO: Jaiden Picot, who is paralyzed from the chest down, walked at his May 9, 2026 graduation ceremony at Virginia Union University.with the help of an exoskeleton.

Living May 15, 2026

Paralyzed 23-year-old walks at graduation, shares message of hope

PHOTO: Students at John Baldwin Elementary School are working to raise funds to support the eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley in California.

Living May 14, 2026

Students team up to raise awareness for viral bald eagles’ habitat in jeopardy

PHOTO: Meta announced a new feature and app called Instants.

Living May 13, 2026

Instagram announces Instants, new feature to send expiring photos

PHOTO: Lamont Newell, a senior at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School in Los Angeles, was accepted into 65 colleges and has chosen to attend Columbia University in the fall.

Verbum Dei Jesuit High School

Living May 12, 2026

High school senior speaks out after getting accepted to 65 colleges