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Florida Teen Wins Prestigious Carnegie Award and Full-Ride Scholarship After Daring Rescue

Florida Teen Wins Prestigious Carnegie Award and Full-Ride Scholarship After Daring Rescue

Yannick Morin
May 03, 2024

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Florida Teen Wins Prestigious Carnegie Award and Full-Ride Scholarship After Daring Rescue

Jakob Thompson – credit Carnegie Hero Fund Commission

So, down in Lantana, Florida, there's this 17-year-old dude named Jakob Thompson, right? Anyway, one day in December 2023, he spots this woman drifting down the Boynton Beach Inlet, which is like the speedway for water, crazy fast currents and all. Without a second thought, Jakob dives in and swims like a champ, hauling the exhausted woman back to safety. Thanks to a video taken by a bystander, Maria Gutierrez, the whole heroics went viral, making Jakob an overnight sensation.

Turns out, Jakob's bravery didn't go unnoticed. Sarah Perry, who's been running the Aden Perry Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund after losing her son in a similar act of heroism, decides to hook Jakob up with a full scholarship to the Boynton Fire and Rescue Academy. Plus, the cherry on top? Jakob scores the prestigious Carnegie Medal for his gutsy move, joining a league of heroes across the U.S. and Canada. Talk about a real-life superhero! (Source)

There’s Now 1 Fast Charging Station for Every 5 Gas Stations in California

Hey, did you know that California's electric vehicle charging game is seriously leveling up? Like, for every five gas stations, there's now one electric vehicle fast charging spot. That's some pretty wild math, right? And get this: the state has already decked out California with a whopping 105,000 public or shared private electric vehicle chargers, not to mention over 500,000 chargers chilling at people's homes. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom swung by a Tesla supercharger on Earth Day to give props to the state's progress in beefing up the charging network. Even Tesla's joining the party, opening up its fast chargers to all kinds of electric wheels, not just its own. It's like the state's saying, "Charge on, California!" 🚗⚡(Source)

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Today's Birthday Spotlight: Celebrating Christina Hendricks's Special Day!

Christina Hendricks, born on May 3, 1975, in Knoxville, Tennessee, is an American actress and former model known for her striking looks and captivating performances.

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Hey, did you know that Shannon Elizabeth, the actress known for her role as Nadia in "American Pie," is also a talented professional poker player? Yeah, she's not just about the movies; she's got some serious skills at the poker table too! Pretty cool, right?

Let's get right back to the main event we've all been waiting for: those smoking hot Shannon Elizabeth pictures!