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[Purdue Boilers on SR @SRBoilermakers]

CONGRATULATIONS to Braden Smith on being selected No. 38 overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2026 NBA Draft! 🏀🚂

From West Lafayette to Indianapolis, the NCAA's all-time assists leader is staying home to begin his NBA career.

Boiler Nation couldn't be happier for you, Braden! 👏💛🖤

[WTHR.com @WTHRcom]

The moment Braden Smith's NBA dream came true.

The Westfield H.S. grad and Purdue star was picked by the Chicago Bulls, who then traded his rights to the Indiana Pacers.

LEARN MORE: https://t.co/cfZZQbfk5s 

(📹: Shane Sumpter)

[Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves]

the newest member of the Wolves!

[Purdue Men's Basketball @BoilerBall]

🛣️ It's been a long journey to get here.

Never count Braden Smith out.

[Brian Neubert — GoldandBlack.com @brianneubert]

#Purdue's Braden Smith nears this #NBADraft having to prove himself all over again. 'It's just doing what I've always done.'

[National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) @GLFOP]

More than a dozen Maryland State Troopers attended a high school graduation to support the daughter of a fallen trooper as she crossed the stage. 💙

A powerful reminder that the law enforcement family never forgets its own and continues to show up for one another long after the headlines fade.

#MarylandStatePolice #NeverForget #HonorTheFallen #LawEnforcementFamily #OfficerLife #FOP
Credit: @breanarosstv & @wbaltv11
Used for informational purposes

[Kent Murphy @KentMurphy]

Before his first at-bat since undergoing brain surgery, every opposing player and coach lined up to shake his hand. A moment bigger than the game ❤️🙌

[Jeferson Nasa @Jefersonnasa_]

Estaba de pie en la fila de la caja del supermercado. Estaba abarrotado y ruidoso.

Mi perro, Titus —un fuerte y concentrado husky de servicio— estaba sentado perfectamente quieto a mi lado. Su cuerpo estaba ligeramente presionado contra mi pierna, su postura calmada y firme, sus ojos fijos en mi rostro. No apartó la mirada ni un segundo.

Una mujer detrás de mí me tocó el hombro con fuerza.

«Ese perro necesita una bozal», espetó.

«Mira cómo te está mirando. Es peligroso. Es irresponsable traer un perro así a una tienda».

En ese momento, la habitación comenzó a girar. Mi visión se estrechó, las señales de advertencia llegando todas a la vez. Sabía que solo tenía segundos.

«No te está mirando porque sea agresivo», dije, con la voz temblorosa mientras agarraba el arnés de Titus.

«Te está mirando porque sabe que algo anda mal conmigo».

Entonces me derrumbé.

Pero no golpeé el suelo.

Aterricé sobre Titus.

Él ya había braceado su cuerpo, listo para recibirme.

Cuando recobré el conocimiento, los paramédicos estaban allí.

Titus yacía sobre mis piernas, usando su cuerpo para crear espacio, manteniendo a todos atrás. La mujer se había ido.

«Buen chico», dijo uno de los EMT, acariciando suavemente su cabeza.

«No dejó que nadie te tocara hasta que llegamos».

No se estaba preparando para atacar.

Se estaba preparando para hacer su trabajo.

Se estaba preparando para proteger mi vida. 🐕‍🦺🖤

Edúcate antes de juzgar.

Los perros de servicio vienen en todas las formas y apariencias —y salvan vidas. 🚑

Jasmine limb

[Blue Lives Matter @bluelivesmtr]

Sent to us from an officer who told us this was filmed last Wednesday afternoon at Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. Made us stop in our tracks and left us in TEARS. Here it is, in it's entirety:

"The officer is Sergeant Paul Greer. He's 41 years old. Fourteen-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

The dog is Bruno. A ten-year-old German Shepherd who served eight years as Paul's K9 partner before a joint condition ended his working career two years ago.

When Bruno retired from active duty, Paul adopted him immediately. Brought him home. Bruno spent his retirement on Paul's couch, on Paul's bed, in the passenger seat of Paul's personal truck.

The transition from working partner to household companion was seamless. Bruno had always been Paul's dog. The badge and the vest were just part of the job.

Over the past several months, Bruno's condition had declined steadily. The joint condition spread. He had difficulty getting up. Stopped eating regularly.

Paul had been managing Bruno's comfort with guidance from Dr. Angela Reese at Riverside for months. Last Tuesday evening, Bruno stopped getting up entirely. Paul called Dr. Reese that night. Wednesday afternoon, Paul drove Bruno to Riverside.

He carried Bruno in from the truck himself. Wouldn't let the techs take him. Paul's partner, Officer Dana Choi, came with him. She filmed quietly on her phone from the corner of the room.

She told us afterward that she asked Paul's permission before she started recording. He nodded.

Paul sat on the exam table with Bruno cradled across his lap and chest. Bruno's head rested against Paul's shoulder. His eyes were half-open. His breathing was slow and easy. Paul bowed his head and pressed his face into Bruno's fur. Bruno lay still for a long moment.

Then slowly — carefully — he raised both front paws. One at a time. And wrapped them around Paul's shoulders. And held on.

Paul made a sound that Dana said she will never forget. Dr. Reese, who was standing nearby preparing, went completely still. Her assistant took a step back. Nobody moved.

Dana told us: 'Bruno could barely lift his head that morning. But he lifted his paws and he held Paul. In that moment, with everything he had left, he held him. I think he was saying thank you. I think he was saying goodbye on his own terms.'

Paul stayed in that position for a long time. The room stayed quiet. Bruno passed away peacefully a short time later, held in Paul's arms.

Paul sent a message to his precinct group chat that evening. It said: 'Bruno is at rest. He was the best partner I ever had. Eight years on the force and two years at home. He worked hard and he loved hard and he went out the same way. Holding on.'

The precinct held a small informal memorial the following morning. Bruno's vest and badge number were framed and hung in the K9 unit hallway.

Some partners carry you through the hardest years of your life. And in the end, if you're very lucky, they find just enough strength to hold you one last time."

#lawenforcement #K9

[Stefan Moore ★ @2StefanMoore]

If I could have just one more day with you…💔💔💔

I would hardly speak. I would simply listen to your voice and commit every tone of it to memory until it became my favourite melody.

I would look at you. I would study your eyes and your mouth, and I would learn every angle, every pane of your face until I could see you perfectly with my eyes closed.

I would hold your hand in mine. I would trace all the lines on your palm until they became a trail, a map that I could retrace on my own palm every time I felt lost.

I would soak you up and breathe you in until there was not a single thing that I could not recall at a moment’s notice.

But more than anything, if I had one more day with you,
I would hold you.

I would hold you so tight, hoping that maybe if I didn’t let you go… You wouldn’t.

Yes, if I had just one more day with you, I would hope… I would hope so hard… that you wouldn’t have to leave again.

🩷 Ashley 🩷
#Forever13

[FeelGoodTales @feelgoodtale]

Officer Andrew Spottswood recently helped a 75-year-old man who had his wallet stolen. The wallet had the man’s ID, his bus pass, and his debit card. The man told Officer Spottswood that he didn’t have any family or a way to get around.
Officer Spottswood first took the man to the DMV to get a new ID. When the clerk asked for the $13 fee, the man didn’t have the money—so the officer reached for his own wallet to pay. In the end, the clerk kindly waived the fee.
Then, Officer Spottswood drove the man to the bank to get a new debit card, and to the CATS station to help him get a new bus pass.
After that, he took the man to get something to eat, since he was tired and hungry.
Officer Spottswood didn’t tell anyone what he had done. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department only found out because the man later called and spoke to a supervisor to say thank you.
This week, Officer Spottswood was honored with a CMPD Acts of Excellence award for his kindness.

[Barry Butler Photography @barrybutler9]

It's an Orangey Sky. Saturday's Chicago sunset from across Lake Michigan. #weather #chicago #news #ilwx

[Dick Vitale @DickieV]

Update on my current battle vs lungs - liver cancer - I will THINK POSITIVE & HAVE FAITH ! My advice is ALL cancer patients must believe they will win the battle ! God Bless ALL cancer patients ! https://t.co/Egfolo1LvK

[Crazy Vibes @CrazyVibes_1]

Girl dads, please bring your little girls into the women’s restroom.

Don’t worry about the judgment from strangers. Your daughter’s safety and comfort matter far more than anyone else’s opinion.

As a mom, I would much rather see a dad helping his little girl in the women’s restroom than sending her somewhere alone or into a men’s restroom where she may not feel comfortable.

A quick, “Girl dad coming in with my daughter,” is more than enough.

Most women understand. Most women want little girls to have a safe bathroom experience.

You’re not bothering us. You’re taking care of your child, and that’s exactly what a good parent should do.

[Chris Weather Chasing @ChistianChevres]

First light drone footage of catastrophic tornado damage in Effingham, Illinois. Homes and cars destroyed, significant structural damage throughout the area. #tornado #ILwx

[Breaking911 @Breaking911]

An Illinois man captured the moment a tornado destroyed his home in Effingham. Video shows homeowner Trevor Kreke sitting in the wreckage, thanking God after surviving the storm.

[FeelGoodTales @feelgoodtale]

A 90-pound German Shepherd K-9 named Ranger got really upset when his handler, Officer Davis was taken to the ICU after a sudden medical emergency.

Ranger went to his teams vehicle. Stood guard when he got to the hospital.

He walked around. Howled loudly.

The officers tried to calm him down. He just wanted to find his handler.

The hospital ICU had a no-animals rule.

This put both the officers and medical staff in a spot.

Ranger thought his partner was inside. He needed to see him.

A solution was finally found. Ranger was brought to a window on the floor.

Three officers carefully lifted him on their shoulders so he could see through the window.

The minute Ranger saw Officer Davis through the glass he changed instantly.

He had been howling,. Now he started wagging his tail and looked excited.

Officer Davis, who was weak waved slightly at his K-9.

That moment shook everyone and even the hospital staff were moved.

According to reports this short reunion helped not the dog but also Officer Davis.

This moment shows that the bond, between K-9s and their handlers is not a job but a deep emotional connection.

Ranger and Officer Davis proved that.

The K-9 and his handler had a bond.

[Aliza🇵🇰 @MalikAlyza]

Many thanks to Robert Henline. He was a veteran of the Gulf War and was honorably discharged in 1992. Following 9/11, he elected to get back into the military, and serve again. He made three additional deployments. However, on his fourth tour, his convoy received a hit from explosives. Robert was the only survivor. That day, three more soldiers were killed. His stories serve as a reminder that many soldiers put their lives at risk, and some soldiers will never forget.

Credit: Tyson Arnold