In warning about the heat, President Obama praises 8-year-old who left cold drinks for his letter carrier; Have you read Harry Potter? Then you might be less likely to support Donald Trump, study says.; These Black Lives Matters protesters planned a march. The police threw them a cookout instead.; Benny the mystery philanthropist hides $100 bills. So far, he’s given away more than $55,000.;   For a better you, a better community and a better world   In warning about the heat, President Obama praises 8-year-old who left cold drinks for his letter carrier "This summer, small acts of kindness like Carmine's can make a big difference," Obama wrote. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Have you read Harry Potter? Then you might be less likely to support Donald Trump, study says. Can you root for the book's themes of tolerance and diversity, and also back Trump? By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   These Black Lives Matters protesters planned a march. The police threw them a cookout instead. The officers played basketball with kids. They took group selfies. One officer joined a crowd of dancing girls. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   Benny the mystery philanthropist hides $100 bills. So far, he’s given away more than $55,000. "Benny" leaves crisp Benjamins in all sorts of wild places around Oregon. Its finders often give it away themselves. By Sarah Larimer  •  Read more »   A brave hero jumped on the truck in Nice to stop attacker, reports say There were also other heroes who risked their lives By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Optimist Stories that inspire, to start your week on a positive note. Sign Up »         Share Inspired Life:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Inspired Life. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071