The Optimist: He rescued a pregnant woman. 18 years later, he saw her baby graduate.

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PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP Stories that inspire.   He rescued a pregnant woman. 18 years later, he saw her baby graduate. (Mary Majcunich-Beasley) Firefighter Raymond Sikes saved Mary Majcunich-Beasley, who was pregnant, from a stuck elevator in 2005. He recently attended her daughter's graduation party. By Kyle Melnick Read more   REVIEW Six mysteries for summer readers to solve By Lisa Levy   Scientists find way to make energy from air using nearly any material By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff   PERSPECTIVE How Michael Phelps learned to make the right calls By Sally Jenkins   ADVERTISEMENT   In Harlem, senior swimmers embrace their 'fountain of youth' By Laure Andrillon   PERSPECTIVE I quit social media in college. This is how my life changed. By Jenna Bloom   Woman is knocked unconscious in famous cheese-rolling race – and wins By Jennifer Hassan   ADVERTISEMENT   Can you spell determination? He's back at the Bee for try No. 6. By Tara Bahrampour   Unknown WWI soldier, found a century later, will now be buried with honors By Michael E. Ruane   PERSPECTIVE I saw the shape of my heart for the first time. It changed my world view. By Pepita Sándwich   Enjoyed this newsletter? Forward to a friend or sign up for more newsletters. How do you like our new look? Like Not sure Dislike   Get The Tech Friend newsletter Straight talk and advice to make technology better serve you and our world every Tuesday and Friday. Sign up     You received this email because you signed up for The Optimist or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2023 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact