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  Uber Driver Forms Family-Like Friendship with Elderly Passenger A 92-year-old man from Victorville, California, developed an unlikely friendship with his Uber driver, 27-year-old Dianna Morales. After many rides and conversations, Morales began giving him free rides, and their connection grew: he spends time with her family, they've shared golfing trips, and they note how kindness and human connection can unexpectedly fill big needs of belonging. People.com Adelaide Mum’s Stolen Pram Leads to a Wave of Generosity Emma Burchell accidentally left an $800 pram at a Salvos (Salvation Army thrift) store. When she realised, she discovered it had been sold for about $10-$12. She started a social media campaign to try to recover it. The community rallied: brands offered to replace it, people donated, and in the end, the woman who bought it returned it. Emma let her keep the pram, praising her honesty. It’s a story of collective goodwill, honesty, and community support. Adelaide Now E...

If stress is chewing through your focus, sleep, or relationships, these five free tools deliver real relief without a paywall. I picked them because they’re evidence-informed, widely accessible, and practical for everyday life. Smiling Mind (app) Why it helps: Built by Australian psychologists/educators, Smiling Mind offers bite-sized mindfulness programs for adults, teens, and kids. The non-profit also runs large school and workplace initiatives, and independent evaluations show meaningful benefits (focus, emotional regulation, resilience).  Best for: Beginners, parents/teachers, and anyone who wants structured paths (sleep, stress, workplace). What you get for free: Hundreds of guided practices; multi-week programs; habit tracking.  How to start: Choose the “Stress” or “Sleep” programs and do 10 minutes daily for two weeks. Pair with their Mental Fitness Tracker to see progress.  MindShift CBT (app) Why it helps: MindShift is a free self-help app from ...