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‘I Want To Be The Youngest Grandmaster’

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11 months ago

June 30, 2024

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Chess is one of the few indoor games that truly challenges the mind. Some of the most brilliant minds in human history have competed in the sport. In the year 2019, an eight-year-old dreamed to join the ranks of sports legends Even though that may appear to be a child’s fantasy, this child had a unique narrative to tell. He was a Nigerian refugee with an uncertain future ahead of him. Even back then, he aspired to be one of the best at Chess, his favorite game…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

Tanitoluwa Adewumi, better known as Tani, started learning chess in 2018. His family had fled Northern Nigeria in 2017. Because they were Christians, they were frightened of being attacked by the terrorist group Boko Haram. In an interview with a New York Times columnist, Kayode Adewumi stated that he simply did not want to lose anyone he cared about.

As a result, in 2018, they found themselves in New York City. The Adewumis were made up of their parents and two sons. Tani is their eldest child. They were directed to a homeless shelter by a clergyman. Tani was accepted into the local elementary school. A part-time school teacher worked at the school. Tani’s chess journey began right here.

Tani loved chess and persuaded his mother, Oluwatoyin, to let him join the chess club at school. Mrs. Adewumi informed the club of her son’s interest via e-mail. She did, however, inform them that she was unable to pay the program’s costs. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Tani’s expenses were kindly forgiven by Russell Makofsky, the head of the school’s chess program. Tani competed in his debut event a year later. His rating, however, was the lowest — 105.

The trainers at the competition were disturbed by his aggressive playing style. They later assessed his moves, and to their amazement, the computer said Tani’s moves were right.

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Woman Yells At Boy For Selling Candy Outside Target, Stranger Steps In To Defend Him

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40 minutes ago

May 15, 2025

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You’ve probably been to a store when kids are selling candy outside to earn money for a special cause.

A brother and sister were outside a Target in a small community in California when they received an unexpected surprise.

Andy was a customer at the time who saw the interaction take place and posted the details on social media. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

An older woman started yelling at the children when she saw them selling candy outside the store.

The older woman demanded to know where the license to sell candy was and why the children were standing outside the store trying to get money from people…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

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Mother Gives Birth To Twin Girls, Doctor Tells Her “I’m Sorry For You”

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43 minutes ago

May 15, 2025

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Nicola and Todd Bailey, a British couple from Sheffield, had a cozy life with their four-year-old son, Lucas. However, a deep-seated desire to expand their family was always on their minds.

Nicola, who worked part-time as a nurse at a community health center, and Todd, an experienced real estate agent, were financially secure and eager to bring more children into their world.

One summer evening, sitting on their porch, Nicola and Todd found themselves discussing their future. Their conversation centered on Lucas, their beloved son, and the possibility of him having siblings. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Nicola had been an only child herself and understood the occasional loneliness that came with it. She didn’t want Lucas to grow up alone, and so the idea of having more children resonated strongly with her…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

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Homeless Man Begs For Scrap Food Only To Have Chick-fil-A Manager Say “No” And Take Action

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44 minutes ago

May 15, 2025

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Chick-fil-A is known for caring about the community wherever the restaurant is located.

Many of the managers hold fundraisers for organizations and people who are in need as well as those who are sick or who have lost family members and need a helping hand.

Meeting someone who is homeless often strikes a nerve to do something to try to help for many people. There are also those who tend to avoid helping the homeless.

One man stumbled into a Chick-fil-A in Tennessee, possibly looking for something to drink or just to get away from being outside for just a few moments. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The manager decided to do something a little special for the man.

When the homeless man entered the restaurant, he wanted to try to get a few scraps that would otherwise be thrown away…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

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