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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day in Japan caused the coastline to shift by as much as 820 feet in some areas, leading to significant uplift and the emergence of previously underwater seafloor above water, creating new beaches and leaving some ports dry. Researchers and satellite images have documented the coastal changes, with evidence of coseismic uplift along the Noto Peninsula.
A sheep known as Britain's "loneliest sheep" has been rescued by a group of farmers after being stuck at the foot of a remote cliff in Scotland for nearly two years. The sheep, named Fiona, was discovered in 2021 and had been unable to move from her spot on the base of the cliff. Despite previous attempts by others, it was deemed too risky to rescue her until now. Using heavy equipment and a winch, the farmers successfully brought Fiona up the slope of the cliff. The sheep is now in good bodily condition and will be taken to a farm in Edinburgh.
A young boy in Florida called 911 without an emergency, simply because he wanted to give a hug to a police officer. Deputy Scott Pracht of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to the call and embraced the boy, taking the opportunity to teach him about the importance of using the emergency line appropriately. The heartwarming interaction was captured on bodycam footage and shared on social media, receiving positive reactions from viewers. The sheriff's office emphasized the need to educate children about the proper use of emergency services while appreciating the child's genuine kindness.
Dr. Drew Weissman, co-recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on mRNA vaccines, called his parents to share the news, capturing their emotional reaction on film. Weissman's parents had always believed in his potential to win the prestigious award, as they had visited the Nobel auditorium when he was a child and reserved seats for themselves. Growing up, Weissman initially wanted to be an engineer but later pursued biology. His groundbreaking research on RNA and the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 led to his Nobel Prize win. Weissman credits his parents' unwavering support and love for his success.
Hormel Foods, the parent company of Spam, has sent over 265,000 cans of their canned meat products to Maui as part of the relief effort after the devastating wildfires. The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to send three truckloads of Spam products, with more to follow. Hormel Foods' cash and product donations to Hawaii are valued at over $1 million. They are also selling T-shirts to raise money for relief efforts, with 100% of proceeds going to Aloha United Way and their Maui Fire Relief Fund. Spam has a strong connection to Hawaii, where it is considered a staple food, and the company ships 7 million cans of Spam to the state each year.
14-year-old cancer survivor Hallie Barnard, who created her own foundation called Hallie's Heroes to help others find bone marrow transplants, received the surprise of a lifetime when she was gifted front-row tickets to Taylor Swift's concert in Houston. Barnard, who relied on Swift's music to bring her joy during her own health battles, beat cancer and no longer has "bad blood." Thanks to her foundation, hundreds of others have also found bone marrow matches.