https://scoop.upworthy.com/1978-clip-shows-dolly-partons-sassy-reply-to-reporters-crude-comment-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-26T16:05:08.000ZDolly Parton’s response to a reporter asking if she 'felt like a joke' in 1977 shows she’s always been iconichttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/776186/uploads/9eb95a70-a7fc-11f0-84c1-559e4f81fc90_1200_630.jpegDolly Parton’s response to a reporter asking if she 'felt like a joke' in 1977 shows she’s always been iconicThe clip shows Walters pressing Dolly about her appearance and career, and Dolly answering without hesitation.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boyfriends-sister-asked-her-to-dye-hair-for-wedding-got-comeback-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T15:15:31.000ZBoyfriend’s sister demanded she 'dye her hair' black for their wedding — she refused and quietly subverted the theme of her wedding as wellhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781128/uploads/997854b0-c9e1-11f0-a660-19dc39de4e74_1200_630.jpegBoyfriend’s sister demanded she 'dye her hair' black for their wedding — she refused and quietly subverted the theme of her wedding as wellWhen the situation was settled, and the couple attended the wedding, the woman realized that asking her to wear a green dress and dye her hair was the bride's way of targeting her and making her look bad in front of others.https://scoop.upworthy.com/employee-confronts-boss-after-2-months-of-unpaid-wages-fp-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T12:45:14.000ZBoss ordered employee to keep working despite 2 months of unpaid wages. He responded with ultimatum that left his boss scramblinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781308/uploads/84ed7350-ca94-11f0-8087-c56cbc111e6e_1200_630.jpegBoss ordered employee to keep working despite 2 months of unpaid wages. He responded with ultimatum that left his boss scrambling"He tried the usual — 'It'll be sorted Monday.' I said, 'Cool, see you Monday then.' Walked out."https://scoop.upworthy.com/company-fires-expendable-employee-department-collapses-without-him-fp-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T13:15:18.000ZHer company laid her off saying she was 'not critical' — a month later they lost three contracts and she was consulting for their biggest vendorhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/781375/uploads/e15959b0-cac6-11f0-b679-775ee5afb228_1200_630.jpegHer company laid her off saying she was 'not critical' — a month later they lost three contracts and she was consulting for their biggest vendorConsequently, the company lost three contracts...https://scoop.upworthy.com/girlfriend-responds-after-passing-test-boyfriends-friends-set-up-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T15:45:33.000ZHer boyfriend's friends insulted him all evening to test her loyalty — when she found out it was a loyalty test she gave him one of her ownhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/782017/uploads/56243da0-cf59-11f0-8236-3fed6fcb6ed2_1200_630.jpegHer boyfriend's friends insulted him all evening to test her loyalty — when she found out it was a loyalty test she gave him one of her own "Sam's awesome, and his friends seem awesome too... or so I thought," the author wrote. https://scoop.upworthy.com/hardworking-employee-baffled-at-being-fired-for-rejecting-promotion-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T16:00:12.000ZHe turned down a promotion after discovering his junior earned the same as him — his boss fired him within the hourhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/782330/uploads/e767b3f0-d0d5-11f0-b9a8-c374cba27c95_1200_630.jpegHe turned down a promotion after discovering his junior earned the same as him — his boss fired him within the hourThe man decided to take a stand for himself, and though it cost him, he still made a respectful decision.https://scoop.upworthy.com/florida-man-blocks-lake-with-truck-until-hoa-gets-it-towed-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-26T18:15:25.000ZHomeowner treated community lake access like his private parking lot — until one HOA complaint backfired on himhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/787998/uploads/907c6a70-f535-11f0-ae6b-5f734e9e29b3_1200_630.jpegHomeowner treated community lake access like his private parking lot — until one HOA complaint backfired on him27% of Americans have seriously considered moving out because of their neighbors' tension.https://scoop.upworthy.com/ceo-rejects-employers-advice-regrets-it-immediately-after-his-exit-fpr-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T17:45:29.000ZCEO told him to 'act his wage' when he raised concerns — he quietly did exactly that and the company ended up laying off 30% of its workforcehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/788156/uploads/24716310-f62c-11f0-b703-3b8b7fc4c1e0_1200_630.jpegCEO told him to 'act his wage' when he raised concerns — he quietly did exactly that and the company ended up laying off 30% of its workforceEmployee has the last laugh after CEO's rejects his advice and supports his resignation.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boy-ate-lunch-alone-until-a-footballer-joined-and-it-changed-it-all-fpr-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-26T16:00:06.000ZAutistic boy ate lunch alone every day in school — then the college football star sat beside him, and everything changed overnighthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/789203/uploads/ceff4420-6304-11f0-abc0-6795d43b5daf_1200_630.jpegAutistic boy ate lunch alone every day in school — then the college football star sat beside him, and everything changed overnightSixth grader with autism was used to eating lunch alone until a football star sat next to him, and it started off a chain reaction.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-refuses-to-give-up-window-seat-to-couple-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-28T15:45:42.000ZWoman gets called heartless for refusing to give up her window seat to a couple on a 6-hour flight — her one-line response ended the conversationhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/789374/uploads/e5b09c00-fcf1-11f0-af65-a1a90d913ab8_1200_630.jpegWoman gets called heartless for refusing to give up her window seat to a couple on a 6-hour flight — her one-line response ended the conversation'If sitting together was so important, then they should have bought tickets together'https://scoop.upworthy.com/customers-mocked-the-barista-in-dutch-without-realizing-she-perfectly-understood-every-word-fpr-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-08-26T16:45:12.000ZCustomers switched to Dutch to mock barista thinking she wouldn't understand. She patiently listened before replying in Dutch — their faces droppedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/790436/uploads/105fc730-ef71-11ef-9ed4-9548420964ad_1200_630.jpegCustomers switched to Dutch to mock barista thinking she wouldn't understand. She patiently listened before replying in Dutch — their faces droppedA Starbucks barista faces a difficult customer who assumes she won’t understand his rude words. But, to his shock, she responds in a way he never expected.https://scoop.upworthy.com/employee-let-go-for-taking-10-minutes-to-reply-to-emails-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-08-28T14:00:29.000ZBoss fired worker for replying 10 minutes late to his emails — she pulled out their NDA and left the HR embarrassedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/793352/uploads/37af61e0-55f3-11f0-93a0-6fba2f4da100_1200_630.jpegBoss fired worker for replying 10 minutes late to his emails — she pulled out their NDA and left the HR embarrassed'Worst place I have ever worked.' https://scoop.upworthy.com/landlord-takes-revenge-on-childhood-bully-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-08-28T14:15:31.000Z25-year-old landlord ran into his old high school bully as a tenant. He had his 'petty' revenge the day she moved outhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/794546/uploads/6fcff1c0-1d3f-11f1-8a34-55a593d8a55d_1200_630.jpeg25-year-old landlord ran into his old high school bully as a tenant. He had his 'petty' revenge the day she moved outThe high school bully was so uncomfortable with the growing hatred that she requested the landlord cancel her lease so she could move out. https://scoop.upworthy.com/boss-fired-woman-for-having-hobby-cost-company-its-clients-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T14:00:25.000ZBoss fired a top performer over her cosplay hobby — she took the company’s clients to a rival and secured a 20% hikehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/800160/uploads/8519a3e0-3d89-11f1-8d50-976c35b98908_1200_630.jpegBoss fired a top performer over her cosplay hobby — she took the company’s clients to a rival and secured a 20% hikeThe boss said her hobby affected the "brand's clean image." He told her that the only solution was to delete it, but she refused.https://scoop.upworthy.com/ph-d-students-thesis-acknowledgement-revenge-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-28T15:15:38.000ZHis university scammed him out of $10,000 and his workspace — so he used their mandatory thesis acknowledgment to settle the score permanentlyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/807935/uploads/c3430260-6ee9-11f1-be03-9f7c4eacee09_1200_630.jpegHis university scammed him out of $10,000 and his workspace — so he used their mandatory thesis acknowledgment to settle the score permanently'I dropped a very dry paragraph acknowledging the university, thanking them for the wake-up call for my development into another career,' the student wrote.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-is-shocked-after-searching-the-cafe-he-walked-into-on-google-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-28T12:30:19.000ZAn Air Force veteran trusted his gut after getting 'weird vibes' at a Tennessee café. One Google search sent chills down his spinehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/808619/uploads/79705de0-7457-11f1-b989-03ee184ef0f8_1200_630.jpegAn Air Force veteran trusted his gut after getting 'weird vibes' at a Tennessee café. One Google search sent chills down his spineThis cafe doesn't just serve sandwiches. Customers say it has a far more sinister purpose.https://scoop.upworthy.com/guests-told-to-return-wedding-invite-after-refusing-to-attend-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-26T17:15:16.000ZBride tried to charge guests $30 each for a 10-minute coach ride — when guests RSVP'd no en masse, she asked them to return the invitehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/808745/uploads/a9c09a00-747a-11f1-a089-f94b24891c7f_1200_630.jpegBride tried to charge guests $30 each for a 10-minute coach ride — when guests RSVP'd no en masse, she asked them to return the inviteA couple declined their friend's wedding because they were asked to pay $60 for transportation. The bride then told them to return the invitation card.https://scoop.upworthy.com/dave-ramsey-responds-to-fiance-stopping-her-to-honor-late-ex-wish-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T16:45:18.000ZFiancé forbids partner from honoring her late ex's final '$4000 annual wish' despite inheriting his $1.6 million estate, says it's inappropriatehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/808749/uploads/34076240-7479-11f1-a089-f94b24891c7f_1200_630.jpegFiancé forbids partner from honoring her late ex's final '$4000 annual wish' despite inheriting his $1.6 million estate, says it's inappropriateDave Ramsey didn't hold back when a fiancé tried to claim a stake in a dead man's financial legacy. https://scoop.upworthy.com/army-wifes-discount-demand-backfired-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-26T17:45:23.000ZArmy wife threatened to ruin a waitress's career over a military discount — she had no idea the new Major General was sitting a few tables awayhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/808874/uploads/54177e70-75f1-11f1-b442-b72c47ed072b_1200_630.jpegArmy wife threatened to ruin a waitress's career over a military discount — she had no idea the new Major General was sitting a few tables awayPissed, the woman questioned Belle about her intervention, and to this, she replied, 'Someone who can make things very difficult for your husband.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/employee-quit-after-being-ignored-for-years-gets-a-counteroffer-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T18:15:32.000ZShe quit after two years of being ignored. When HR made a counter-offer at her exit interview meeting all her demands, she was even more furioushttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/808992/uploads/fc27a420-75db-11f1-9b7c-cd058e6a6a92_1200_630.jpegShe quit after two years of being ignored. When HR made a counter-offer at her exit interview meeting all her demands, she was even more furiousThis employee's experience showcases how companies don't value you until you're leaving. https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-wants-pregnant-wife-to-take-paternity-test-after-seeing-texts-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-27T17:15:23.000ZPregnant wife had another man attend her ultrasounds without telling her husband — when he asked for a paternity test, she gave five different answershttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/809004/uploads/956dbbb0-75f5-11f1-b7f6-65c9b13c47b9_1200_630.jpegPregnant wife had another man attend her ultrasounds without telling her husband — when he asked for a paternity test, she gave five different answersA man found out his pregnant wife was accompanied to her ultrasound appointments by another man and she had been sending him the images. He demanded a paternity test, and she's been stalling since.https://scoop.upworthy.com/she-had-it-when-husband-bombarded-her-phone-while-she-was-at-work-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-08-28T13:15:23.000ZHusband faked a work emergency to dodge childcare on day 1 of wife’s trip. The first thing she saw upon returning made her hire a divorce attorneyhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/809151/uploads/4b92bcb0-76d7-11f1-bece-7fc27520e291_1200_630.jpegHusband faked a work emergency to dodge childcare on day 1 of wife’s trip. The first thing she saw upon returning made her hire a divorce attorneyAn irresponsible father could not spend a single day taking care of his kids without his wife. When she came back from her staycation, she slowly built a case to divorce him.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-gets-fined-105-000-for-a-car-not-her-own-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-26T17:15:00.000ZHe registered a $600 Chevy in his ex-girlfriend’s name and abandoned it at O’Hare. 678 tickets later, she took the $105,761 bill to courthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814790/uploads/64e77360-a06f-11f1-ad80-0f6fb851da08_1200_630.jpegHe registered a $600 Chevy in his ex-girlfriend’s name and abandoned it at O’Hare. 678 tickets later, she took the $105,761 bill to courtFitzgerald said she did not drive the car after Feb 2009. In Nov 2009, the discarded vehicle started racking up tickets due to being "hazardous" and "dilapidated." But the single mother claimed that she bore no liability to pay $105,000 in fines https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-took-comfort-in-online-guy-after-best-friend-left-her-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-26T16:45:00.000ZHer 9-year friendship fell apart, so she found comfort in an 'online guy' who refused to FaceTime. Years later, her BFF revealed who ‘Rob’ really washttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814801/uploads/8ce15170-a05f-11f1-9b3e-6b94fc272c5c_1200_630.jpegHer 9-year friendship fell apart, so she found comfort in an 'online guy' who refused to FaceTime. Years later, her BFF revealed who ‘Rob’ really wasOne woman who had an ugly breakup with her friend Shelly left her isolated, but then a sudden connection with a stranger named Rob helped her soften the blow. 10 years later, a candid conversation with Shelly revealed a bizarre truth about Rob.https://scoop.upworthy.com/stalker-sent-her-script-that-made-her-rethink-why-she-dated-him-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T14:15:00.000ZShe brushed off suspicious ‘you will be mine’ texts only to end up on a dinner date with her stalker. The screenplay he mailed her made things worsehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814802/uploads/3601a770-a072-11f1-ad80-0f6fb851da08_1200_630.jpegShe brushed off suspicious ‘you will be mine’ texts only to end up on a dinner date with her stalker. The screenplay he mailed her made things worseKaterina Leva went on a date with her stalker, then rejected him after realizing he was not her type. He sent her a script and text messages that made her realize that she had made the right decision.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-found-photos-of-boyfriends-ex-crush-with-pin-holes-in-them-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-26T18:15:00.000ZShe flew overseas to help her boyfriend move, only to find photos of his ‘crush’ hidden in an earphone case. Then she noticed the tiny holeshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814810/uploads/e3ddecc0-a061-11f1-9b3e-6b94fc272c5c_1200_630.jpegShe flew overseas to help her boyfriend move, only to find photos of his ‘crush’ hidden in an earphone case. Then she noticed the tiny holesA woman found her boyfriend printed out IG photos of his old crush in his belongings. What shocked her was the pin holes in them.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-fired-4-days-after-being-promised-a-promotion-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-26T16:15:00.000ZShe agreed to last-minute travel after her boss promised a ‘new title’ on Monday. Four days later, the CEO fired her in a surprise 15-minute meetinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814902/uploads/7e86f6e0-a053-11f1-8bdc-7b195e5a2ba3_1200_630.jpegShe agreed to last-minute travel after her boss promised a ‘new title’ on Monday. Four days later, the CEO fired her in a surprise 15-minute meetingShe thought nothing could go wrong after she was promised a promotion until her CEO invited her to a surprise meeting. https://scoop.upworthy.com/admins-attempt-get-a-free-checkup-from-doctor-backfired-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T16:15:00.000ZAdmin asked off-duty doctor to drive 1 hour for her friend’s ‘free checkup.’ Her guilt-trip emoji only reminded him she’d denied his pay beforehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814907/uploads/5367f800-a1f8-11f1-b9cf-b15159d3d7bd_1200_630.jpegAdmin asked off-duty doctor to drive 1 hour for her friend’s ‘free checkup.’ Her guilt-trip emoji only reminded him she’d denied his pay beforeThe administrator contacted the doctor, hoping they would provide medical input for a friend who was heading to the ER, despite the doctor being off duty that day. “The ER doctor is very capable. If they want input, they can call me."https://scoop.upworthy.com/judge-angry-at-man-new-gf-trying-to-get-rid-of-teen-daughter-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T13:45:00.000ZMan trying to cut off his 18-year-old daughter's insurance kept looking off-camera in court. The judge saw who was ‘coaching’ him — and called it outhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814911/uploads/4eb7c540-a06a-11f1-aaee-9bdabfd9c5e6_1200_630.jpegMan trying to cut off his 18-year-old daughter's insurance kept looking off-camera in court. The judge saw who was ‘coaching’ him — and called it out"The new girlfriend [was] hanging off on the outskirts of the Zoom call, trying to give him suggestions and tips as to why it's a good idea to kick his 18-year-old daughter off the insurance as soon as he can, as soon as she becomes 18."https://scoop.upworthy.com/employee-annoyed-by-supervisor-saturday-calls-tags-vp-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T17:15:00.000ZSupervisor called him ‘unprofessional’ for ignoring Saturday emails. So he CC’ed the VP — whose ‘company will pay’ reply stunned himhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814916/uploads/5b528570-a1ea-11f1-b290-f907e29e083e_1200_630.jpegSupervisor called him ‘unprofessional’ for ignoring Saturday emails. So he CC’ed the VP — whose ‘company will pay’ reply stunned himThe employee settled the score with the supervisor who kept on pestering them during non-working hours and called them 'unprofessional' when they chose to ignore it.https://scoop.upworthy.com/he-went-on-2-week-trip-with-oldest-son-then-expected-wife-to-unpack-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T18:15:00.000ZMan left wife with their teen, 4 pets and chickens while taking oldest son on a 2-week vacation. His first demand upon returning made her snaphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814926/uploads/fb20ade0-a1ed-11f1-b290-f907e29e083e_1200_630.jpegMan left wife with their teen, 4 pets and chickens while taking oldest son on a 2-week vacation. His first demand upon returning made her snapShe wasn't invited on the trip, but spending two weeks managing the household alone made her even angrier.https://scoop.upworthy.com/wedding-guests-called-rude-for-getting-pizza-after-dinner-cancelled-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T13:15:00.000Z200 starving wedding guests fled to a pizza parlor after bride's mother revealed dinner was 'too expensive.' Then they heard what she'd called themhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814927/uploads/2ad9b610-a1f0-11f1-b290-f907e29e083e_1200_630.jpeg200 starving wedding guests fled to a pizza parlor after bride's mother revealed dinner was 'too expensive.' Then they heard what she'd called themWedding guests were informed that the dinner had been excluded from the menu because it was too expensive. When they rushed to a pizza parlor to fill their bellies, the bride's mom called them 'rude.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/daughter-dress-coded-for-watermelon-nails-mom-fought-back-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-28T13:45:00.000ZNail tech’s 9-year-old was dress-coded for her watermelon nails. Mom quietly sent the principal screenshots of the school’s own policy — and wonhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814933/uploads/303657c0-a205-11f1-a3aa-dfd405228cc0_1200_630.jpegNail tech’s 9-year-old was dress-coded for her watermelon nails. Mom quietly sent the principal screenshots of the school’s own policy — and wonNail technician and mother, Jordan Clausen fought for her daughter's right to express herself creatively. Her 9-year-old daughter was dress-coded for her watermelon nails, but Clausen proved to the school they were wrong.https://scoop.upworthy.com/surgery-resident-paying-debt-with-balloon-making-nyc-snUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T15:15:00.000ZDoctor owes $405,552 in student loans. His side hustle sounds like a joke until you see what his balloon sculptures earnhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/814934/uploads/38cff6c0-a07f-11f1-af96-edf0eb0124fb_1200_630.jpegDoctor owes $405,552 in student loans. His side hustle sounds like a joke until you see what his balloon sculptures earnAt the start of 2026 Axelrod began his social media journey by asking people at the hospital what balloon they would like. Since then the surgeon has come a long way, racking up millions of views and followers. But it didn't come without adversities.https://scoop.upworthy.com/streamers-saw-bear-in-alaska-but-didnt-run-and-it-saved-them-fpsnUPWORTHYen2026-08-28T15:15:00.000ZTwitch streamers wanted to run as huge bear approached in Katmai National Park — but their guide told them not to movehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/815102/uploads/d84c48a0-a1d5-11f1-b1d1-7fd2b688ac76_1200_630.jpegTwitch streamers wanted to run as huge bear approached in Katmai National Park — but their guide told them not to moveStreamers Maya Higa and Adapt thought their best bet was to run after a bear that approached them, but then their guide asked them not to move.https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-of-blind-son-reveals-dolly-partons-selfless-act-in-a-tribute-gsnUPWORTHYen2026-08-27T14:45:02.000ZParent of blind child reveals what Dolly Parton did for her son: ‘I wish I could explain what a big deal that is’https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/815109/uploads/366215a0-a1e0-11f1-809b-03d9f4a7a8ab_1200_630.jpegParent of blind child reveals what Dolly Parton did for her son: ‘I wish I could explain what a big deal that is’Jessica revealed that her son was completely blind. She lived in an area where books in Braille were difficult to find, whether in stores or libraries. https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-of-autistic-girl-shared-a-heartfelt-tribute-to-dolly-partonUPWORTHYen2026-08-28T13:15:00.000ZAutistic daughter could not tolerate music. A book from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library changed everythinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/815132/uploads/fe9eabe0-a1ff-11f1-aa6a-01bb6adfb4c3_1200_630.jpegAutistic daughter could not tolerate music. A book from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library changed everythingSue Spencer shared a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, describing how one book from her Imagination Library changed everything for her autistic daughter who couldn't 'tolerate' music.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-wins-a-husband-calling-competition-by-yelling-someone-elses-nameUPWORTHYen2026-08-28T14:15:00.000ZShe won Iowa's 'husband calling' contest by screaming for 'Henry.' Her husband's name is 'Rex' https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/815222/uploads/eab92be0-a2aa-11f1-90c0-65503f0fc7ec_1200_630.jpegShe won Iowa's 'husband calling' contest by screaming for 'Henry.' Her husband's name is 'Rex' "Cell phones are great except when you live in a dead zone. Then you've got to resort to old school, what we call the back door holler," Lewitt said. https://scoop.upworthy.com/disabled-woman-mocked-by-insensitive-birthday-message-in-restaurant-fpUPWORTHYen2026-08-28T14:45:00.000ZRestaurant wrote 'Happy wheelchair Birthday' on a disabled woman’s cake. Their explanation somehow made things worsehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/815248/uploads/c5fc06a0-a2d8-11f1-af44-f72fb9345bd5_1200_630.jpegRestaurant wrote 'Happy wheelchair Birthday' on a disabled woman’s cake. Their explanation somehow made things worseOn Antonia Sinibaldi's birthday, she ordered the same thing as her cousin, but when it arrived, she was baffled. "It took me by surprise. I shouldn't be reminded of something that I already know," she said to the news outlet.