Published: April 27, 2026
In New York, a restaurant owner set aside his Easter plans to fulfill a dying man’s final wish. After six weeks of unsuccessful cancer treatment at Niagara Hospice, Frank Ozimek, a 67-year-old father of three, knew his time was limited. As he approached the end of his life, Ozimek had one last request: to give back.
He asked his younger brother, Ken, for a final favor: he wanted to provide a meal for the nursing staff who had cared for him. Ken searched online but found that most places were closed for Easter. Eventually, he reached Tommy Milani, owner of Sub Delicious in Lockport.
“I said, ‘Absolutely, whatever you need, Ken,’” Milani told local news outlet WKBW.
Milani put his holiday plans on hold and prepared and delivered pizzas for the entire nursing staff, helping Ozimek carry out his final act of gratitude.
In Georgia, a pre-teen girl is being hailed as a hero after saving her older brothers from a house fire that destroyed much of their home. The Johnson family of six had only recently moved into their two-story house when a fire broke out in the garage last Monday. As the flames spread across the ground floor, Macy Johnson arrived home on her school bus and immediately noticed the fire. Without hesitation, she ran to the house and began screaming to alert her family.
“My oldest son was getting ready for work. He was in the shower and had no idea what was happening until she started screaming,” said her mother, Lisa Johnson. She added that her second-oldest son had been asleep in a room above the garage. Thanks to Macy’s quick actions, both brothers were able to escape safely. “She’s an incredible girl, and I’m very proud of her,” her mother said.
While the fire destroyed much of the home, everyone made it out safely.
The number of people killed on U.S. roads last year fell to the second-lowest level on record, according to new data. Statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic deaths dropped by 6.7% to 36,640. Despite the decline, the number remains significant. Only 2019 recorded fewer fatalities.
Maintaining an optimistic outlook may lower the risk of developing dementia, according to a U.S.-led study. Researchers followed 9,071 cognitively healthy individuals over a 14-year period. Participants, who had an average age of 73 at the start, completed assessments measuring their overall outlook on life. The study found that those with a more positive mindset had about a 15% lower risk of developing dementia, adding to growing evidence linking optimism with better long-term health outcomes.
New York City has officially begun enforcing its mandatory composting program, requiring all residents to separate organic waste as of April. The initiative aims to reduce landfill use and cut greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food scraps and other organic materials into a compost stream.
Curbside composting is now collected on the same day as recycling. Residents are required to use city-provided brown bins or properly labeled containers, no larger than 55 gallons, to dispose of food scraps, yard waste, and other compostable materials.
Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle is set to become the first woman to lead the Australian Army, marking a historic milestone. Coyle, who joined the Army Reserve in 1987, brings more than three decades of experience to the role. Her appointment was announced by Defense Minister Richard Marles, who described her as a “standout candidate.” He also called her promotion “a deeply historic moment.” Coyle is scheduled to begin her term in July.
