Uplift - CBSNews.com https://www.cbsnews.com/ Uplift From CBSNews.com Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:38:55 -0500 5 A real-life Rosie the Riveter, Jennifer McMullen, turns 100 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rosie-the-riveter-jennifer-mcmullen-100-centenarian/ The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:39:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/24/7907f5aa-52a2-448b-a75a-2e54f0290d0d/thumbnail/60x60/3b920d98e84141dfc11ae7cd7a069089/gettyimages-640971179.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 b6e7631e-7239-4d24-82d0-6fd93f7c783f Dancing crossing guard brings rhythm to the streets of Brooklyn https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dancing-crossing-guard-brings-rhythm-to-the-streets-of-brooklyn/ For more than a decade, Brooklyn's beloved crossing guard "Star" has been directing traffic with style. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/e9773088-3621-48cc-b5aa-66d73e2843d2/thumbnail/60x60/ab1c335eabee55c590897bd99ec6fba1/1011-cmoplus-theupliftdancingcrossingguard.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 8111a1fc-f91f-44cc-96fb-599fdad218af This blind teen hopes his singing will bring joy to others https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sawyer-mccarthy-blind-teen-sings-south-carolina/ In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers — not only in America but around the world. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:30:18 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/06/e067df69-2392-45e8-96eb-466a3b48fc96/thumbnail/60x60/dd41e0c7317ae1e9427fa7a2bdb6f5cb/sequence-01-00-00-00-00-still001.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 dce53d61-82fd-4561-a305-0e751913bd35 South Carolina teen goes viral for his singing https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sawyer-mccarthy-south-carolina-teen-viral-singing/ This 13-year-old went viral for his rendition of the national anthem, with his voice — and story — gaining widespread attention. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:12:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/18/d2a56a8c-7e43-4bc5-8492-3a210ce607ee/thumbnail/60x60/05b2b083f7f1eae6f6e2a551ad807bc6/sequence-01-00-00-00-00-still001.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 c997824a-5688-4b15-8b28-fcc52cc6d082 Why a London man named Bushe turns his neighbors' hedges into art https://www.cbsnews.com/news/london-hedge-hero-carves-bushes-into-art-to-honor-wife-who-died-of-cancer/ When Tim Bushe looks at a hedge, he sees "the shape within" the shrubbery - and then he teases it out with his trimmer to honor his late wife. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:23:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/15/28fad4bc-ebdd-489f-b5dc-3baf8235d4bc/thumbnail/60x60/c169377068cd4511be2628a957026eba/london-hedge-cat.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 036bd795-0343-456a-9744-d7c9329ffc23 After being paralyzed, this 20-year-old competed in a marathon https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mason-branstrator-paralyzed-grandmas-marathon-instagram-inspiring-adaptive-sports-disabilities/ Mason Branstrator has always been an athlete, but three years ago, he was paralyzed in a skiing accident. It hasn't stopped him from playing sports. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:32:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/02/3b051eac-895d-493d-9d08-c0939866171e/thumbnail/60x60/ab7bbe72f1aaeacdfa3b074546fda874/snapinsta-app-448935204-18352942000111242-7624771466134694922-n-1080.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 38340177-2e01-4172-9621-74e8c84b71f5 These trans activists wanted to build community. They found each other. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mila-hellfyre-nick-alicea-trans-college-student-homeless-puerto-rico-lgbtq-advocacy/ As a trans teen growing up in Puerto Rico, Mila Hellfyre struggled to get support from her family, but she found family — and her partner Nick Alicea — through advocacy. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/26/a8661f8b-fb84-4fdb-86d2-462b13a13334/thumbnail/60x60/f2c88d80c034ecd4e09d26c49db385cf/snapinsta-app-447898788-18440548372032805-8356833210064836941-n-1024.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 2f8a08f9-9716-4071-9caa-85f5ecec07ae Couple who went viral for recreating Taylor Swift's album covers give back https://www.cbsnews.com/video/couple-recreating-taylor-swift-album-covers-give-back/ These Swifties went viral for recreating Taylor Swift's album covers. Now they're using their love for the pop star to give back. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:28:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/22/9af9b365-a1be-42b0-9721-0f27244c7acc/thumbnail/60x60/62425013b7d641c085cfe351305e4e67/untitled-2-4.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 3bfd972f-2688-4ea1-8d51-5681ff3f911a Couple who went viral for recreating Taylor Swift's album covers give back https://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-bird-ryan-clifford-utah-taylor-swift-swifties/ With Charlie Bird as the ultimate Swiftie and his husband Ryan Clifford's signature blonde locks, they are the perfect Taylor Swift content creators. And they've found a way to use their fandom to give back to others. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/22/4423cdb8-343e-42c4-8a53-81ae48109d7d/thumbnail/60x60/e10d21929f61aa4e2b047c4b9ec1198b/untitled-3-2.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 797f2d15-a077-4a05-a6a9-0c3e67a4dc37 They're WNBA teammates and fiancées. This is their love story. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/connecticut-sun-dewanna-bonner-alyssa-thomas-love-story-olympics-all-stars/ Their WNBA team calls them "the parents" because DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas are not only teammates on the Connecticut Sun — they're getting married. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:41:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/24/b8899eb8-fe83-49a5-8625-859382934438/thumbnail/60x60/614ae267381f89c29caf76886fc1648b/screenshot-2024-06-24-at-11-09-11-am.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 372f4751-ab42-4166-9465-4073a80f3bb0 Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in Southern California https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drive-thru-food-pantry-provides-food-thousands-southern-california-santa-ana/ Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow. Sat, 04 May 2024 14:06:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/04/175d5592-b1e3-4e12-90dd-5238a8ea6a93/thumbnail/60x60/93bf4d5d83727219fdc286f3e4623231/screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-8-53-49-pm.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 f794bfef-ed9a-450a-8b3c-5b5194f708c7 Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in California food desert https://www.cbsnews.com/video/drive-thru-food-pantry-feeds-thousands-in-california-food-desert/ Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives. Sat, 04 May 2024 07:23:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/04/7241dc53-b56b-4a36-96e5-3120e1cf1e4e/thumbnail/60x60/bd3f3014d0c490de862f227cc6e59045/food-drive-thumb.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 358e30ee-f386-4ffb-90b8-a1f1804ba16e Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ed-dwight-black-astronaut-space-blue-orgin-civilian-flight-jeff-bezos/ In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:12:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/05/d938e2e2-a01c-4280-95c4-beb2680cbf62/thumbnail/60x60/09ea438292ed830d90c468971c7707b2/ed-dwight-raw-sy-01-concatenated-152801-frame-11795.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 4c12bae3-fcd8-4096-8dad-50cd01ed6d9d A surfing accident left him paralyzed. Words from an officer changed his life. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/billy-keenan-steven-mcdonald-paralyzed-new-york/ At his lowest moment, U.S. Army veteran and former teacher Billy Keenan found strength in his faith as he was reminded of his own resilience. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:05:49 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/29/a3b392d8-ddee-4d34-8415-919780d5d743/thumbnail/60x60/68589890d5cfa00de185f5c73ab4d302/billy-keenan-cropped-2.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 d62fc64b-496f-47f1-978f-5aac339bbbfe Mom opens cafe to employ people with disabilities https://www.cbsnews.com/news/so-much-to-give-cafe-employ-people-disabilities-autism-maureen-stanko-son-cedars-pennsylvania/ The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:02:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/22/6c3f0353-9ac1-4dff-93fe-d096d2b57215/thumbnail/60x60/4a91543eb8dc0277f58cc29d92b66d18/so-much-to-give-thumb.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 2c282a96-4743-45f6-8eaf-ab8699e7f0b8 Swiftie couple recreates Taylor Swift album covers https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-swiftie-album-covers-charlie-bird/ Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:14:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/18/696ce453-bc7f-4b88-9c2d-ea07eed38028/thumbnail/60x60/2908a47e5b9d3aefc1f0c702ed2580e0/untitled-3.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 6565ce8e-d465-44c8-a918-5c060b4d4aa9 "Hardest Geezer" completes epic 10,000-mile run across Africa https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russ-cook-africa-run-hardest-geezer-epic-quest-for-charity/ Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die." Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:13:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/08/8ece4225-b1c4-4361-9754-f9e3a11a3830/thumbnail/60x60/1b757a46a286756af35e0b5baac4abb7/russ-cook-africa-run-2139228658.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 125e1d86-18f8-4c9d-8189-14d6db84a840 "Guardian angel" drives strangers in need https://www.cbsnews.com/news/guardian-angel-drives-strangers-in-need/ Lyn Story is a retiree whose mission is to be the "bad weather friend," someone who is there for you in a time of need. David Begnaud shows how her huge heart led to life-changing friendships. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:59:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/01/586c8d67-b8a4-4b4c-87a1-551763afea36/thumbnail/60x60/8283707d74abe2ecf81fecf372513700/apryl-and-lyn.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 a1115a03-7980-44ff-9a6c-cfeeec9add2a Nets star Mikal Bridges fulfills dream, working as a teacher for a day https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-star-mikal-bridges-brooklyn-nets-teacher-for-a-day/ For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream, too. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:44:43 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/22/687403fd-16bd-4dac-ab12-da0c7b2cfdeb/thumbnail/60x60/95124087461986d21cfaf8f288add009/mikal-thumbnail.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 38643bff-b4f4-4c7a-8b70-00cfece62cf0 Mom has a special technique to find out son's inner feelings https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mom-has-a-special-technique-to-find-out-sons-inner-feelings/ To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:10:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/15/b359fd69-c2fe-4eec-8cd0-39c59fda006b/thumbnail/60x60/c5a91e4af79e0306f22cd1fbacab5524/0315-uplift.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 07b1aa54-ce56-4617-8e88-6b9bfb9869bf The women chosen for Barbie's new role model dolls https://www.cbsnews.com/news/barbie-role-models-helen-mirren-kylie-minogue-viola-davis-shania-twain-dolls/ Barbie has added new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:34:28 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/06/e5634e8c-713a-41b6-8d80-b1f8ad63b9b3/thumbnail/60x60/ca06d59abbb354a0c9c6c8af8e17f36e/rolemodels-iwd-24-final-clean-1.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 f122242b-05ce-4684-b771-82d9860e42ee Death of Jon Stewart's dog spurs flood of donations to animal shelter https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jon-stewart-dog-dipper-animal-shelter/ The Daily Show host's tearful eulogy to his three-legged dog, Dipper, prompts jump in contributions to Animal Haven a no-kill shelter in New York City. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:30:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/01/761ebacd-7a35-4694-bd44-174f53759f23/thumbnail/60x60/7831c3ab8c16f6a01da6dbd7dacbf4cf/unnamed.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 5ade4118-c3cf-4402-9caf-358676a3e154 Woman creates fairy trail inspired by son with autism https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fairy-trail-millburn-new-jersey-terese-ojibway-son-with-autism-explore-nature-south-mountain-reservation/ Small whimsical cottages are hidden in the tree trunks and branches – a surprisingly sweet sight in an otherwise normal-looking forest. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:35:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/27/7695b228-1488-44f2-ac8e-7d6f2c10b1b4/thumbnail/60x60/fbe3362f1c87812ab0669cf861b91745/screenshot-2024-02-27-at-10-23-45-am.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 7ccea397-9e59-4366-9737-8dce8efccc51 Couple born on the same day at same hospital wed on their birthday https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elizabeth-colbert-joshua-colbert-born-same-day-same-hospital-married-on-birthday-kindergarten/ Elizabeth Christensen and Joshua Colbert matched on the Hinge in 2023 and soon discovered several shocking similarities about themselves. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/31/07983f29-d382-449d-8c7f-1b74cba8fc8f/thumbnail/60x60/bf30d179bec310458dc109f3b342ea57/j-e-wedding-and-kindergarten.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 9d4104cf-0916-41ae-9dde-89472129de79 Photographer brings nature into classrooms – via the ceiling https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nature-in-the-classroom-photographer-puts-trees-on-school-ceilings-benefits-students-ernest-rodgriguez/ Logan Earnest's fifth grade classroom doesn't have windows. But landscape photographer Ernesto Rodriguez has a solution: bringing trees into the classroom via the ceiling. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:53:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/19/f3ae5fcd-8113-4a33-8ffb-dbfb7d79fac8/thumbnail/60x60/7845d5c548b24a70f73f9b9f85cc69d4/screen-shot-2024-01-19-at-10-46-51-am.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 6c9b54a6-af6e-4660-9af9-d1ff53f3a85f New Orleans landlord gifts tenants 1 month of free rent for holidays https://www.cbsnews.com/news/britni-ricard-free-rent-new-orleans/ Britni Ricard said her own childhood growing up in public housing and being raised by a single mother led to her decision to give her tenants one month of free rent. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:46:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/27/38ccb114-ea92-4657-841c-cde06a101992/thumbnail/60x60/5a5611d534eb014fe57c96e29c63a3b0/4.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 fbd730a6-e49a-4284-b143-ba75c374bd8c Golden retriever nurses African painted dogs at zoo https://www.cbsnews.com/news/african-painted-dogs-golden-retriever-potawatomi-zoo-nurses-surrogate-mother/ While African painted dogs usually live with a pack of like-minded predators in the wild, the canine that is taking care of them at the zoo is a golden retriever. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:54:07 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/20/1d03f356-8588-472f-83b1-1f76b1d0e3bb/thumbnail/60x60/dedf603a40f4f13dc7d3cc3affc5d012/painted-dog-foster-mom-cassie-and-puppies-from-jami.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 d89f55a5-18f1-4c57-a046-b6a9197ae15b Maury Povich announces paternity test for baby orangutan https://www.cbsnews.com/news/denver-zoo-maury-povich-orangutan-paternity-test-results-skiska-father/ The paternity of a baby orangutan born at the Denver Zoo was a mystery – so the zoo went to the paternity test expert, Maury Povich. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:51:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/03/21/e04f16a4-f543-4065-81af-60d1a5d13e18/thumbnail/60x60/33c483b22bd2a87acc58b22410573949/GettyImages-1187996549.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 d992538c-6503-4c20-826d-eada377861ab Volunteers fulfill wish lists for kids in foster care https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jafco-foster-care-holiday-wish-lists-hanukkah-gift-drive/ When you're a child in foster care, family traditions and gifts for the holidays might be distant dreams. But an organization in Florida is working to make them a reality. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:02:56 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/15/418069c0-2c97-4512-8ebe-824b1c048b4d/thumbnail/60x60/c6745b82c619f9de8691f9073c4be09c/jafco-thumbnail.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 53e1a426-e29a-4421-9f64-d3526479cbc7 Why a Japanese farmer is selling her food for pennies in trendy Tokyo https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-farmer-sells-food-for-pennies-in-trendy-tokyo-help-young-people/ She earned enough in real estate to buy a pad in Florida, but Tomo-chan returned to her family farm outside Tokyo, determined to show struggling youngsters "they're not forgotten." Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:23:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/13/c918b66b-7c26-473c-88e0-57dfd10e890b/thumbnail/60x60/53d103a5369fe402c6a4116b92afd7e3/japan-farmer-tomo-chun.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 46ab2785-99a7-404f-8421-a03209091dd6