Life-Advice-Giving Seniors Go Viral

A group of seniors from RiverSpring Living in the Bronx has become an unlikely social media hit, racking up nearly 2 million followers across TikTok and Instagram with life advice, humor, and pop culture commentary.

Dubbed the “Old Friend Club,” the eight-member crew, ages 72 to 105, was launched by media company Pubity to spotlight aging with purpose and personality. See their Instagram page here.

The videos feature everything from dating advice to celebrity trivia, with fan favorites like Shirley Johnson, 85, and Lita Gottesman, 88, delivering sharp one-liners and hard-earned wisdom.

For many, including 105-year-old Irma Clement, it’s more than fun—it’s about connection, staying sharp, and proving there’s still plenty of life left to live. Watch a video report here.

Teen Rescues Drivers from Flash Flood

An 18-year-old in Boca Raton, Florida, jumped into action on Nov. 2, rescuing several people trapped in a flash flood.

Thomas Ruzzano had just left a movie theater when he encountered waist-deep water and stranded drivers, including an elderly man stuck in his seatbelt with water rising above his shoulders.

He waded through flooded cars in a parking garage, helping at least six people to safety. Ruzzano and others freed the elderly man and walked him to a nearby restaurant.

Thomas credited his instincts to lessons from his dad and said he was just glad everyone was safe. Watch a video report here.

Barn Stay With Pony Draws Crowds

A countryside Airbnb in Nottinghamshire, England, is drawing animal lovers from around the globe with an unusual feature: a miniature Shetland pony named Basil. See photos here.

Guests sleep in a cozy barn that shares a wall and a window with Basil’s stable, allowing visitors to brush and bond with the 12-year-old horse during their stay.

Owner Brittany Sparham launched the $230-a-night retreat during the pandemic. It quickly went viral and now books out a year in advance. Smells and neighs included. See the Airbnb listing here.

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“Before I left the house on this trip, my little one wanted ice cream, and she made me promise her to get her ice cream when I get back home. That being said, nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing unsafe, comes in between me and that little girl and her ice cream.”

—  A Delta pilot, reassuring passengers during a pre-flight announcement amid the government shutdown.