David Begnaud
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Talk about being in the right place at the right time. 🙌 A Houston pressure washer came across an SUV engulfed in flames before firefighters arrived — and realized the equipment he already had could help. Instead of driving past, he jumped into action, using his pressure washer to battle the flames until help arrived. Sometimes doing good means using whatever you have, right when it’s needed most. ❤️ Credit: Propxpert Pressure Washing
David Begnaud330,982 次观看 • 28 天前
I dare you to watch this without laughing. 😂 This was music class for a group of 3-year-olds in Levittown, New York. The song had a little surprise, and this little boy thought it was the funniest thing he’d ever heard. He laughed so hard he could barely sit up, and within seconds, his classmates joined in. That’s the thing about joy. It spreads. You can’t help it. Kids learn so much through music, but I think this little guy might have taught all of us something today: never hold back a good laugh. For more feel-good stories like this, follow me and comment “NEWSLETTER,” and I’ll send you the sign-up. 🎥: Sara Shonfeld, Musical Minds via ViralHog #DoGoodCrew #GoodNews #FeelGood #Laughter #MusicClass #KidsBeingKids
David Begnaud186,655 次观看 • 19 天前
Here’s the police body cam video showing what happened when a Hertz worker at the New Orleans airport called police because a Puerto Rican man kept insisting that his drivers license was valid. The Hertz worker denied the man his pre paid rental car because he couldn’t present his passport. The Hertz worker thought Puerto Rico was another country and so she insisted the man needed to show a passport. He didn’t. He is a U.S. citizen as are all Puerto Ricans. This body cam video was first obtained by FOX 8 New Orleans. You can judge for yourself the unidentified Kenner PD officers demeanor / behavior. Marchand found it to be extremely rude and demeaning. As for the Hertz worker, she seen on video saying to the customer, Humberto Marchand: “Because you recorded as you’re not gonna be able to rent from Hertz ever!” That’s not true. Hertz has already apologized to Mr. Marchand publicly and stated that the employees were wrong and will be retained. It is clear that neither the officer, nor the Hertz employee, know that Marchand is right: his driver’s license is as valid as any other license issued in any other state. He didn’t need to show a passport to anyone. The officer could’ve provided clarity to the situation based on the fact that Puerto Rico is not a foreign country. He did not or was unaware of that fact. In my initial report, I stated that Marchand heard the officer say that he would call border authorities. The body cam video does not show that. As FOX 8 New Orleans’s Andrés Fuentes reported, the officer said: “Do not come back up here and cause any more disturbances.” In the body camera video, Marchand asks, “You’re going to call what? Border services?”
David Begnaud8,552,467 次观看 • 3 年前
When a 90 year old worker, pushing carts at Winn-Dixie supermarket in Metairie, Louisiana, was stopped by shopper karen swensen, who asked why he was working on a sweltering hot day, he said: “to eat.” Within 24 hours, Karen raised 224,000 + on GoFundMe for the 90 year old veteran who says he still won’t retire, but can now work without worry.
David Begnaud2,976,704 次观看 • 2 年前
After Brian Grazer stood up expecting Apollo 13 to win Best Picture, Braveheart was announced instead. Then a studio chairman looked at him and said, “Loser.” Humiliated, Brian collapsed into his seat beside Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, and Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell. Then Lovell reached across both men, grabbed Brian’s wrist, and gave him the perspective that instantly made losing an Oscar feel small.
David Begnaud256,416 次观看 • 2 个月前
Gus Walz granted me his first-ever interview. The world heard just three words from him at the Democratic National Convention—“That’s my dad”—a moment that captured hearts across the nation. It was met with waves of compassion, a flurry of criticism, and ultimately, a deeper understanding. Now, for the first time, Gus Walz opens up about going viral, navigating life with learning differences, and what it means to live on his own terms.
David Begnaud1,285,098 次观看 • 1 年前
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker invited US into his private residence at the Governor's Mansion to share something he's kept private until now. For the last two years, Pritzker has used a GLP-1 medication to lose 80 pounds, a decision shaped by losing his father to a heart attack at 39 and his own diabetes diagnosis. "It has been really life-changing," Pritzker says. Now he's rolling out GLP-1 coverage for all 55,000 Illinois state employees. This story first aired on CBS Mornings on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
David Begnaud91,721 次观看 • 1 个月前
Here’s our profile on Judge JUDGE FRANK CAPRIO. I’ve never gotten more requests from viewers for a story on anyone, than I have for one on Judge Caprio. Today, he’s in south Florida to see doctors who are treating him for pancreatic cancer. Please join me in wishing/praying/hoping that the news is good for this merciful man. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this profile of the 87 year old retired judge from Providence, Rhode Island, who is beloved for his compassion from the bench. CBS Mornings
David Begnaud1,427,486 次观看 • 2 年前
When the last video store in Pocatello, Idaho, closed its doors, the owner was more concerned about his most loyal customer than the dwindling revenue. That customer was Christina, 35, a woman with Down syndrome, who visited the store daily to rent a movie. Understanding how crucial this routine was for her happiness, he decided to create “Christina’s Corner” to ensure that her cherished ritual wouldn’t be disrupted. CBS Mornings
David Begnaud945,760 次观看 • 1 年前
An Arlington, TX Police officer in Texas tells a Puerto Rican man his Puerto Rican license isn’t valid in Texas and writes him a ticket for having no valid drivers license I called the police department and they acknowledged the officer was wrong and they dropped the ticket. Luis Angel Alvelo Gonzalez was recently cited by this Arlington police officer for: Stop, Stand, or Park on Sidewalk No Valid Driver’s License – Unlicensed (Now Dropped) Improper Window Tint or Material Obstructing Windshield or Side / Rear Window What is surprising is that the officer did nothing to look into whether or not the license was valid, despite Luis’ repeated polite, insistence, that the ID was valid. The officer dismissed it and said you can fight it in court. I called the police department and they acknowledged what we know: Puerto Rico drivers licenses are valid in any state in the United States. A Puerto Rico drivers license is as valid as any drivers license in any state in the United States of America.
David Begnaud1,743,011 次观看 • 3 年前
Before BTS, Netflix, and K-dramas changed the way America saw Korean men, Margaret Cho says her father arrived here and could not understand why nobody noticed how handsome he was. In Korea, she says, rooms would stop when he walked in. In America, that power disappeared. Until he found the gay neighborhoods. Then everybody noticed.
David Begnaud135,043 次观看 • 4 个月前
Spirit Airlines told a Puerto Rican mother to provide her toddlers passport, but when she couldn’t, she says an airline agent & a supervisor refused to allow her & her family to fly from California to the island of Puerto Rico. Statement from Spirit Airlines : “Spirit has a long history of serving Puerto Rico, and we offer about 25 daily flights to three destinations on the island. In this specific case, an agent at LAX who is new to the position misunderstood the identification requirements. We are providing the agent with additional coaching and reiterating proper procedure. We sincerely apologize to our Guest and their family for the inconvenience, and we issued a refund for the tickets and provided them with future travel vouchers.”
David Begnaud1,100,058 次观看 • 3 年前
A family's flight to Brazil became one of their most treasured memories, thanks to an American Airlines crew that went out of their way to make a Deaf child feel like the star of the show. Before boarding began, the pilot pulled the boy's mother aside with an invitation: once everyone was settled, bring Luca up to the cockpit. They wanted to show him around. "So obviously, we did," she said. It was a first for her too. The cockpit had always been that mysterious space behind the closed door, the one passengers never get to see. Walking in, she admitted, she felt like a kid herself. But watching her son's face made the moment unforgettable. The crew rolled out the full experience: they set the captain's hat on his head, pinned on a pair of wings just for him, walked him through the controls, and let him settle into the pilot's seat to take it all in. Not to be left out of the moment, Luca's mom taught the pilots the sign for "pilot," a small exchange that turned into one of the sweetest parts of the whole encounter. "It was such a sweet interaction," she said. "The pilots were so kind and genuinely excited to include him." It wasn't a moment they'd planned for or expected. But somewhere between the captain's hat and the wings, an ordinary boarding process became a memory the family says they'll hold onto. "So grateful to those pilots for making the effort to give him such a cool experience. These are the moments we'll remember." Source: Instagram/TheLAcouple
David Begnaud54,423 次观看 • 1 个月前