Generous donations, puppy rescues, frozen hummingbirds: Our favorite heartwarming, strange headlines this week

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After another week of hearing about the Russia-Ukraine war, shootings, crashes and all the other tragedies happening in the world, people deserve a break from it all. Here are some of the more heartwarming and strange stories we covered from Feb. 26 to March 4 that have helped make the days a little brighter:

1. Famous Arizona YouTuber gives away skateboards, gear to Phoenix-area skating community: A famous YouTuber gave away thousands of dollars in skateboards and gear to the Phoenix skateboarding community after buying out every item at a Chandler skate shop.

Famous YouTuber gives away skateboards and gears to Phoenix area skating community

The YouTuber behind ThatWasEpic, Juan Gonzalez, used $24,000 of his own money to help over 100 local skateboarders, in addition to helping a local business that opened months before the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

2. Mila Kunis, a 'proud' Ukrainian, and husband Ashton Kutcher launch fundraiser to match $3 million in donations: Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match $3 million in donations to the people of the actress' native country Ukraine.

Actors Mila Kunis (L) and Ashton Kutcher are raising money to assist the people of Ukraine. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

3. Chihuahua found tied up in pillowcase in Phoenix has new 'furever' home: The chihuahua puppy, now named 'Stitch' by his new owners, was found at a dirt lot and left for dead when Phoenix Police officers rescued it.

Chihuahua found tied up in pillowcase in Phoenix has found a new 'furever' home

The chihuahua puppy, now named 'Stitch' by his new owners, was found at a dirt lot and left for dead when Phoenix Police officers rescued it. After just over a month at an Arizona Humane Society hospital, the puppy is headed to a loving new home. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

4. California firefighters welcome 15 new babies born within months of each other: According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads "during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic."

Credit: Chino Valley Fire District

5. Arizona man tries to reunite old photos he found at Scottsdale park with rightful owners: Lawrence Sutherland is looking to reunite some photos he found at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale with its rightful owners. The photos may date back to the 1930s.

Arizona man tries to reunite old photos he found at park with rightful owners

Lawrence Sutherland is looking to reunite some photos he found at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale with its rightful owners. The photos may date back to the 1930s. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

6. Long Island man wins $10M lottery... again!: "I'm still trying to spend the $10M I won in '19," said the lucky lottery winner.

Credit: New York Lottery

7. New Yorkers complaining about loud sex noises: So-called "sex mayhem" has been driving New Yorkers crazy over the past year of the pandemic, with the cacophonous sounds of coitus driving many people to file complaints with the city.

8. Watch as a young Bald eagle goes fishing in Scottsdale: A juvenile Bald eagle in Scottsdale was seen circling a body of water, catching a fish, then taking off. A man and his friend call the bird "Sparky" as they've gotten familiar with the bird.

Watch as a young Bald eagle goes fishing in Scottsdale

A juvenile Bald eagle in Scottsdale, Arizona is seen circling a body of water on March 1 and catching a fish from the water. Tom Lancione took this video and says he's worked in the area for almost four decades and still walks at least three hours a day. He's seen the bird multiple times with his friend Pam, and they've named the eagle "Sparky."

9: See a 'frozen' or upside down hummingbird during winter? It could be in a hibernation like state: A wildlife expert says some hummingbirds will be seemingly frozen or hang upside down while it's chilly out to go into a hibernation-like state. It's completely normal and once the sun comes out, they warm up they become active again.

See a 'frozen' or upside down hummingbird during winter? It could be in a hibernation like state

FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

10: Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland: Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.