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🐾 Texas K9 is awarded Purple Heart after surviving officer-involved shooting: 'Bravery and purpose'

🐾 Texas K9 is awarded Purple Heart after surviving officer-involved shooting: 'Bravery and purpose'

Yannick Morin
January 13, 2024

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🗓️ On January 13, 1128, the Pope recognized the Knights Templar as an army of God. This was a big deal because the Templars were a pretty influential military order during the Crusades. They started off as a small group protecting pilgrims in the Holy Land, and eventually grew into a powerful force with a mix of military might and financial savvy. Kind of like medieval superheroes with a banking side gig!

🐕 Lost Michigan toddler is found asleep in woods using a family dog as a pillow

A 2-year-old child (not pictured) was found snuggled up in the woods after going missing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. (iStock)

In a heartwarming story from Michigan, a 2-year-old girl went missing after wandering into the woods with her two family dogs. The search involved drones, police dogs, and local volunteers. Hours later, she was found asleep in the woods, three miles from her home, using one of her dogs as a pillow. The other dog stayed close by, keeping her safe. Fortunately, she was in good health when found. This remarkable story underscores the incredible bond between children and their pets.

You can read more about it here.

🐾 Texas K9 is awarded Purple Heart after surviving officer-involved shooting: 'Bravery and purpose'

K9 Jack was given a Purple Heart for his heroic efforts during an officer-involved shooting. (Weatherford Police Department via Facebook)

Here's a touching story from Texas. Jack, a K9 from the Weatherford Police Department, received a Purple Heart for his heroism. He was involved in a police shooting while helping serve a warrant and got injured in his ear and paw. Thankfully, Jack fully recovered and returned to work, showing some serious toughness! During a ceremony, he got a standing ovation and a special gift basket with toys and his favorite treat, Cheez Whiz. What a brave and adorable dog!

You can check out the full story here.

🏈 Vikings’ Alexander Mattison going above and beyond to deliver an impact in his communities

Alexander Mattison of the Minnesota Vikings smiles before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Oct. 15, 2023, in Chicago. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

Alexander Mattison, the Minnesota Vikings running back, is not just making moves on the field but also in the community. He's been actively involved in giving back to his hometown of San Bernardino, California, Boise, where he played college ball, and the Minneapolis area. From teaching kids about financial literacy to handing out backpacks and school supplies, Mattison is all about making a positive impact. He even made the holidays special for several families with shopping sprees and rent assistance. His dedication to helping others has earned him a nomination for the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award. What a champ, both on and off the field!

You can read more about his inspiring actions here.

✨ Quote of the day

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." - Henry Ford, 1947

✨Chart of the day

The Population of U.S. States Compared with Countries (Source)

Hit the picture to supersize it and save your peepers a strain 👇

Source: visualcapitalist

📰 Want to know what else is going down in this Wild World of ours?

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket (Source)
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea (Source)
Snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels the northern US in dangerous winter storm (Source)

🎭 Yo, peeps! Time for the joke of the day!

Source: Google Images

📸 Feast Your Eyes on Today's Stunning Snapshot Series: The Ever-Gorgeous Camila Mendes

Oh, here's a fun fact about Camila Mendes that you might find interesting: Before landing her role as Veronica Lodge on the hit show "Riverdale," Camila Mendes had never acted in a television show before. That's right, "Riverdale" was her very first TV gig! Pretty impressive start, right? Imagine scoring a major role in a popular series like that straight out of the gate. It just goes to show how talent can shine through, even without a long list of prior TV appearances. 🌟📺

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