The Optimist: Bullies mocked his shoes. His friend got him a new pair with his own allowance.

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Try four weeks FREE, then $4 every four weeks the next year  Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Bryant Brown Jr.) Bullies mocked his shoes. His friend, 12, got him a new pair with his own allowance. "Can I use my allowance, or you can take something away that I would get for Christmas?" seventh grader Romello "Mello" Early asked his mother. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   The speedy scientific workout you can do almost anywhere A new study shows you can get the benefits of a high-intensity workout by doing five common exercises, no gym or equipment required. By Gretchen Reynolds ●  Read more »   He made a wrong turn and saw a house on fire. He saved 4 siblings. Brendon Birt immediately pulled over, called 911 and darted out of his vehicle toward the flames. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   She put a stranger on her shoulders at a Phillies rally. Now fans want them to marry. She hoisted him above the sea of revelers until he found his friends. People far and wide are hoping for a fairytale ending. By Lauren Rowello  ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   A sneakerhead is making custom Nikes and New Balances — for horses Marcus Floyd teamed up with the tourism bureau in Lexington, Ky., to create horse kicks, designer sports shoes for horse-athletes. By Jonathan Edwards ●  Read more »   Your toilet is grosser than you think. Here's how to clean it better. All kinds of bacteria, mold and viruses can thrive in your toilet bowl. Take your cleaning game to the next level with this expert advice. By Susannah Herrada ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Can't decide on a cocktail? Give our drink generator a shake. Our cocktail generator lets you search for something bubbly and refreshing, or spirit-forward, or bright and fruity. It's got nonalcoholic options, too. By M. Carrie Allan ●  Read more »   She crossed New Mexico on a mission: Transform the child-care industry A $436 million pandemic boost greatly improved access for families. Elizabeth Groginsky is fighting to make it last. By Casey Parks ●  Read more »   PERSPECTIVE Hidden beauty: Top images of 2022 Nikon Small World photo contest Scientists and photographers find innovative ways to take images of things we cannot see. Judges of the Nikon Small World contest show us the best in 2022. By Bronwen Latimer ●  Read more »   Holiday travel prices are climbing high. Here's how to save money. Travelers booking flights, hotels and rental cars over Thanksgiving and Christmas might be in for sticker shock. Here's what the experts say you can do to save. By James Bikales and Natalie B. Compton ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Must Reads for a curated selection of our best journalism in your inbox every Saturday, plus a peek behind the scenes into how one story came together. Sign up »

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