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Dr Vincent Candrawinata’s health products derived from apples have helped countless Australians manage pain, earning him a $5 million deal with Woolworths along the way.

Now, after selling out on US television at a rate of one product every three seconds, the health entrepreneur is shining a global spotlight on Australian innovation.

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Growing up in Indonesia, he developed a fascination with the connection between food and science while watching his mother work in her home bakery.

“Even though at the time my mum couldn’t explain the scientific part, I saw science in action in the way that when you whip egg white, it went from a liquid into solid, like meringue,” Candrawinata said.

“Or when you roll out pastry and then it rises in the oven.”

Those early experiences sparked a curiosity that eventually led him to study food, science and technology at university before undertaking antioxidant research at the University of Newcastle.

“We all know we are what we eat,” he said.

“But I really wanted to know how we can our improve lives. “

It was during his time in Newcastle he made a discovery that would ultimately change the course of his career.

Working alongside Australian apple farmers, Candrawinata became interested in what made locally-grown apples unique.

“I was very lucky because I was on a journey where I working with Australian apple farmers,” he said.

“I learnt that we couldn’t compete on pricing and we couldn’t compete on volume, compared to international imports.

“So I investigated the nutritional benefits and after doing the research found apples grown in Australia are higher in their phenolic antioxidants, which is the holy grail of antioxidants.”

He explained Australia’s climate plays a key role, with apple trees exposed to high levels of UV radiation.

As a result, the trees produce greater quantities of antioxidants as a natural defence mechanism.

Phenolic antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits and are considered among nature’s most powerful dietary antioxidants.

At the time, extracting these compounds typically required the use of chemicals.

After 18 months of research, Candrawinata developed a world-first technology that used only water to extract and activate the beneficial antioxidants.

The laboratory technique allowed him to isolate what he calls “activated phenolics” — potent antioxidants capable of helping the body combat harmful free radicals more effectively.

The discovery became deeply personal after he witnessed the impact it had on his grandmother, who had been confined to a wheelchair by rheumatic arthritis.

The extracted antioxidants from apples reduced her pain and inflammation and got her back on her feet.

Candrawinata said it inspired him to want to help more people live a better life.

His activated phenolics were eventually developed into health supplements, first through his An Apple A Day vitamins and powders before being incorporated into apple cider vinegar products.

He founded Renovatio — Latin for “new life” — with a mission to make high-quality natural health products more accessible to Australians.

The products are designed to help protect against inflammation while supporting cellular repair and regeneration and digestive health.

A major turning point came in 2019 when, while presenting his research at a conference, he was approached by Woolworths about stocking his products nationally.

Candrawinata wanted his products to be available where everyday Australians shop, and the range launched in 1000 stores nationwide in March 2020.

The partnership resulted in a $5 million deal with the supermarket giant, a relationship that continues today.

He said many customers first discover the products through word-of-mouth recommendations from family and friends who have experienced benefits firsthand.

Today, Candrawinata oversees a rapidly growing health and wellness business that also includes his skincare brand Vincent APSKIN.

Despite the success, he says helping people remains his driving force.

“I read the comments from returning customers and can see how much the vitamins have helped reduce their pain,” he said.

“They can now do things like carry the laundry basket or play with their grandkids because they’re no longer in pain.

“We take these simple things for granted.

“I don’t necessarily have to change the world, but if I can change someone’s world to be better then I’m happy.”

That mission is now fuelling the next chapter of his business expansion.

Motivated by the desire to reach more people, Candrawinata began manufacturing products in the US in 2024.

Last month, he made his US television debut on shopping channel ShopLC and sold products at an astonishing rate of one every three seconds, selling out before his allocated timeslot even finished.

Candrawinata said he had learnt to speak English by watching American shopping channels, making the experience a full-circle moment.

Now, demand continues to grow, with the network bringing him back regularly from June. American customers have even given him the nickname “Aussie Apple Doc”.

Candrawinata said the breakthrough marks a significant international milestone not only for his company but also for Australian innovation in health and wellness.

“This shows the world is paying attention to Australian science, Australian produce and Australian wellness technology,” Candrawinata said.

“We should be incredibly proud of what Australia is producing.”

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New historical research suggests that one of the most legendary cities in history did not start out as a conquering warrior state — poking a hole in its founding myth.

The study, which centered around Sparta, was recently published by historian Hans Beck in The Annual of the British School at Athens, Cover Media reported.

Sparta emerged in the 9th century B.C. and dominated much of the Peloponnese between roughly 700 and 371 B.C.

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In 371 B.C., the Spartans suffered a decisive defeat to the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, marking the beginning of their decline.

Though Sparta is often remembered as a warrior society forged through conquest, the historical picture appears to be far more complex.

Archaeological discoveries are prompting historians to reconsider long-held assumptions about the origins of ancient Sparta. (Amykles Research Project/Cover Images; iStock)

Using archaeological discoveries at a site called Aghios Vasileios, Beck argues that Sparta emerged from an older Lakedaimonian cultural landscape, rather than being created from scratch by conquering warriors.

Lakedaimonians were the people associated with the region of Lakedaimon, or Laconia, the area around Sparta.

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At Aghios Vasileios, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a palace complex, frescoes, bronze swords and administrative records written in Linear B, the oldest written form of the Greek language.

Crucially, the study found that a major sanctuary called Amyklai remained active after the palace collapsed, and later became important to both Spartans and Lakedaimonians.

The new study suggests the Spartans may have built upon existing traditions as their society took shape. (iStock)

“The rise of Sparta deeply altered the picture,” wrote Beck, a professor at the University of Münster. 

“Yet Amyklai retained its quality as a prime location of Lakedaimonian legacies.”

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The continuity of ritual activity there suggests older Lakedaimonian traditions survived into the period when Sparta was emerging, complicating the traditional story of conquest.

The study does not dispute Sparta’s later reputation as a military power, but argues the city-state’s origins were not just a simple story of conquest.

While the Spartans later earned a reputation for military strength, researchers say their origins may have been more nuanced. (iStock)

The findings come amid a wave of new discoveries shedding light on Ancient Greece.

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Earlier in 2026, officials announced the discovery of what may be the oldest wooden tools, dating back hundreds of thousands of years.

Researchers analyzed findings from Aghios Vasileios as part of a study on Sparta’s origins. (V. Georgiadis/Corien Wiersma, Amykles Research Project/Cover Images)

The tools were found in the Megalopolis basin, a low-lying valley in southern Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula.

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More recently, a German teenager stumbled across an ancient Greek coin, marking the first such find ever recorded in Berlin.

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So-called flesh-eating bacteria have been detected in one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States — but experts say beachgoers should use caution and care rather than panic about it.

East Hampton and Sagaponac on the South Fork of Long Island are exclusive enclaves where wealthy executives, celebrities and old-money families retreat. Yet there’s often an unwanted visitor.

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, occur naturally in coastal waters and are more common in warmer, brackish areas where fresh and salt water mix. 

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It was once more prevalent in Southern states, but scientists have tracked it farther north as water temperatures rise.

Christopher Gobler, a Stony Brook University professor whose recent study set off fresh warnings about Long Island’s summer waters, told Fox News Digital the bacteria poses the greatest risk when it enters the body through an open wound.

A “flesh-eating” bacteria has been found in the water in one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States. Experts say residents and visitors should not panic.  (Bing Guan/Bloomberg)

“The organism needs a route of entry into the body, which is usually an open and unprotected wound,” Gobler said. “People with wounds should have them covered and protected.”

Gobler said the organism occurs naturally in marine waters and is not new to New York or Long Island.

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The bacteria have been drawing attention after Gobler’s research found it in parts of the Hamptons and other Long Island waters, including in ponds and bays near the region’s priciest real estate.

Sagaponack ranks among the top three most expensive zip codes in the United States, according to the annual PropertyShark Real Estate Report.

Experts stress that serious infections are rare. Visitors to East Hampton, shown above, should exercise caution, but most travelers do not have to avoid the water. (iStock)

Despite the alarming nickname, experts stress that serious infections are rare. 

Exposure does not mean someone is likely to get sick.

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Peter Topping, executive director and baykeeper for Peconic Baykeeper, a nonprofit environmental organization, told Fox News Digital that Vibrio vulnificus has led to very few illnesses.

“This bacterium has been in Long Island’s waters for years and there have been very few cases of the illness,” Topping said. “This is despite millions of Long Islanders enjoying our waters each year.”

Experts say the ocean is not the main concern. Warmer brackish waters after heavy rain or during heat waves are a bigger issue. (iStock)

If an infection occurs, it can move quickly. Symptoms can include swelling and redness around a wound, experts said.

“It causes skin infections in open wounds, so if infected, those wounds would become more swollen and red, and it would spread near the wound and beyond,” Gobler said.

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The bacteria can be deadly in some cases, especially for people with weakened immune systems.

“Vibrio vulnificus infections are rare, but any suspected infection should be taken very seriously,” Topping said, citing CDC data that shows about 20% of infections can be fatal.

Experts said Long Island beaches are among the cleanest and most highly ranked in the nation. (iStock)

Still, both experts said residents and tourists should not avoid Long Island beaches this summer.

“Absolutely not,” Gobler said. “Our waters are a treasure to be enjoyed.”

Gobler said Long Island beaches are among the cleanest and most highly ranked in the nation.

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Topping, who is based in Hampton Bays, agreed that most beachgoers face low risk.

“Long Island has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and the majority are safe for recreation,” Topping said.

“People are much more at risk from rip currents,” he said.

East Hampton is known for historic, tree-lined streets and prestigious shops like Chanel and Ralph Lauren, pictured above.  (Bing Guan/Bloomberg)

Topping urged the public to avoid swimming in areas prone to heavy runoff after recent rain. 

He also said that a recent surgery or new tattoo “could be a pathway to possible infection.”

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The concern has put pressure on local shellfish workers, who worry that alarming headlines could hurt business, Vanity Fair reported.

Experts say most healthy beachgoers can still enjoy Long Island’s waters — as long as they avoid runoff-prone areas after rain and keep open wounds covered.

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“Personally, I’m looking forward to a long, warm summer of open water swimming on Long Island,” Gobler said.

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Trailing by 11 points with less than 30 seconds on the clock, Bombers defender Zach Reid was swung forward and took a spectacular mark in front of goal before hurrying back to kick the goal and keep his side’s slim hopes of a miracle victory alive.

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The clock stopped with nine seconds remaining, giving Essendon one last chance to generate a score with a perfect centre clearance and mark or free kick inside 50.

And they almost pulled it off — only for an uncharacteristic fumble from Zach Merrett to stall their break from the centre circle and run the clock down to zero.

Critically though, the Bombers might be forgiven for feeling hard done-by that they didn’t have more time, given the shrewd gamesmanship from Carlton forward Harry McKay about a minute earlier.

McKay took a mark outside 50 near the boundary line with one minute and 43 seconds left to play.

Given the player on the mark was standing at about 55, and a shot for goal would have had to clear the pack on the goal line, McKay would have needed to kick it close to 65 metres to be a realistic chance for a major.

It was always going to be beyond him, but that didn’t stop the former Coleman medallist from selling his intentions to the umpire.

McKay went back and pointed to the goals to try to get the valuable 30 seconds allocated for a shot on goal, as opposed to the eight given for marks around the ground.

“Does the umpire believe him that he’s having a shot and can take his 30, or will they call his bluff?” Kane Cornes said on Channel 7.

Brian Taylor wasn’t buying it, but the umpire did.

“Surely not. You can’t give him 30 from there,” Taylor said.

“He’s asking, he’s appealing for it. Oh, c’mon — the man on the mark’s at 55! They’re giving him the 30.

“Even he is having a giggle.”

McKay started his approach to goals with 1:14 left on the clock and didn’t take his kick until the 1:03 mark.

Predictably, he didn’t even take the shot, instead kicking it to the top of the goal square.

“He doesn’t even go for it in the end,” Taylor said.

“Umpires were completely conned on that one I reckon, late in the game. And it’s cost them (Essendon) 30 seconds.”

The ball was contested by a pack of players who locked it up and forced a stoppage with 55 seconds left.

As it would turn out after Reid’s goal a minute of actual time later, those seconds proved crucial in the result.

Asked about McKay’s tactic after the game, Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon tipped his hat to the Carlton forward.

“I think it’s just smart, isn’t it?” he said.

“It’s just using the rules and maximising the opportunity at that time and milking the clock and putting themselves in a winnable position.

Speaking to Fox Sports after the game, McKay admitted “it was slightly ambitious to think I was going to kick it from 75”.

“But any time you can take a little bit of time off the clock late, we practice it a lot at training. I’m glad it worked,” he added.

“There’s nothing I can do to control that. He did it really well.”

Carlton trailed by 23 points in a poor first half showing before George Hewett (27 disposals), Sam Walsh (24), Jagga Smith (24) and Patrick Cripps (23) turned the midfield battle around.

Harry McKay kicked three crucial goals, and the Blues added seven majors to the Bombers’ four after the main break in a fiery contest.

Essendon (1-12) remain anchored to the bottom of the ladder despite Reid’s efforts in defence and a dominant first half from Sam Durham (30 disposals).

Ben McKay and Hussien El Achkar kicked two goals each. Zach Merrett had 33 touches at half-back but did not have his usual influence.

Essendon led at quarter-time for just the second time this season after also doing so in their only win of the campaign in Round 5 against Melbourne.

The Bombers took advantage of their opponents’ lack of pressure when Max Kondogiannis, El Achkar and Durham goaled in quick succession to send their team clear.

But Harry McKay kept Carlton in touch with two late majors before halftime, trimming the margin to 14 points.

The Blues spearhead wobbled through another set shot after the main break but a reply from comeback kid Harrison Jones — in his first AFL game in more than 13 months — lifted Essendon.

Tension boiled over as Jones celebrated and a series of spotfires broke out in a heated contest.

Durham went quiet in the third term and the Blues lifted their intensity, drawing level with one quarter left to play.

They hit the front for the first time when a score review confirmed a rushed behind, and gained some breathing space through Ben Ainsworth’s goal on the run.

Ben McKay converted the second of two chances to drag Essendon back within a kick but teammate Jacob Farrow’s late shove on Brodie Kemp led to a free kick and a brilliant goal from the boundary line.

The lead grew to 18 points but two late goals to Essendon set up a huge finish.

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A researcher who believes he’s identified the remains of Noah’s Ark points to new soil data to support his claims.

Andrew Jones, a researcher with Noah’s Ark Scans, said in a recent appearance on “Fox & Friends” that the team believes a site in Turkey contains the buried remains of the biblical vessel.

The formation, located at the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey, has been studied since it was first identified in the 1950s — and has long been the subject of spirited debate.

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Some geologists argue the “ark” is a naturally occurring formation — yet other researchers say the latest findings offer new support for the biblical vessel theory.

One source of the skepticism: A 1996 paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Geoscience Education argued the formation was a natural geological structure, not the remains of Noah’s Ark.

Researchers say new soil analysis from Turkey’s Durupinar formation shows chemical differences consistent with decayed organic material, fueling claims that the site could contain remains of Noah’s Ark. (Huseyin Yildiz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images; Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Speaking to Fox News Digital, Jones said he believes the new results “are perhaps the most compelling evidence for a man-made origin.”

He added, “The differences between the ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ samples are statistically staggering. Organic matter was three times more inside the boat shape versus the soil just right outside.”

That difference in organic matter, he said, suggests a “massive concentration of decayed carbon-based material” — such as wood, resin or animal matter.

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But in the 1996 paper, authors Lorence Gene Collins and David Franklin Fasold described previous Noah’s Ark claims as “bogus,” writing that the site was instead “a natural rock structure.”

The latest findings center on a newly released soil analysis, which researchers say points to chemical differences consistent with decayed organic material beneath the surface.

The soil samples were collected in 2024 and have been analyzed in the months since.

Scientists researching at Turkey’s Durupinar site say they have found convincing evidence supporting the Noah’s Ark hypothesis. (Noah’s Ark Scans)

“If it was random mountainside earth that came down around a rock, then the soil would be the same,” Jones said.

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Researchers found 38% more potassium inside the boat shape, which is associated with wood ash, as well as an eight-times difference in pH level.

Jones said a radical shift in pH “suggests the internal environment has a different chemical history than the surrounding mountainside soil.”

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“An eight-times difference in pH and three times the organic matter suggests a ‘closed system’ where biological materials decayed over time, leaching minerals into the surrounding earth and permanently altering its chemistry,” he said.

A general view of Mount Ararat, also known as Agri Mountain, in Agri, Turkey, which is alleged to have traces of Noah’s Ark, on Oct. 25, 2017. (Huseyin Yildiz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

The findings will likely fuel further debate over the Durupinar formation.

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But the new data, Jones said, “suggests an internal complexity that is difficult to attribute to natural geological processes.”

Jones said the team is asking Turkish scientists to do further testing, including core drilling and advanced 3-D mapping.

“We really believe that this layout … would suggest that it’s a man-made object and not just a natural formation.”

Said Jones, “We’ve moved from asking ‘Does it look like a boat?’ to ‘Why is there a three-layered, right-angled inside structure, carbon-rich boat formation the exact length of Noah’s ark given in the Bible buried in the middle of a mountainside in the mountains of Ararat?'”

He has also pointed to scan data showing subsurface features within the formation.

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Jones told “Fox & Friends” that research has shown “there are tunnels about four meters down and about two meters high, going down the center of the boat and on the inside edge of the hull shape.

“We really believe that this layout … would suggest that it’s a man-made object and not just a natural formation,” he said.

Fox News Digital previously reported on Jones’ earlier analyses of potential organic material and anomalies beneath the formation.

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The research builds on previous 3-D ground penetrating radar scans from 2019 that “struck subsurface features,” and found anomalies. 

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Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini conjured up the attacking play of the season to sink Brisbane 28-23 and leave the premiers’ title defence in ruins.

A 73rd-minute Adam Reynolds field goal appeared to have taken the Broncos to victory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, before Kini, from 55m out, chipped ahead and snatched the ball from Reece Walsh’s grasp to race away in the 77th minute.

Kini then saved a last-gasp try attempt by the Broncos when he knocked the ball dead to secure one of the club’s great wins and break a five-game losing streak.

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“Special players do special things,” Titans coach Josh Hannay said.

“We love that young lad because he might drop a ball early but it doesn’t stop him. He keeps going after the contest, and he went after it right to the very end and came up with a special play.

“There’s a lot of good things happening at the club, but winning is the most important. It gives the players confidence and everyone belief in what we are doing.”

The Titans showed incredible resilience to turn the Broncos away at the death 

Brisbane have now lost five matches in a row and sit in 11th position. 

The Broncos were wearing their all-black mental health jersey, the same one they donned against the Titans last year in round 14 when a win kick-started a 10-2 finish to the season and a run to the title.

In a detail of symmetry, they had a 5-7 start to the season last year before the Titans clash, exactly the same beginning they had made to this season. History did not repeat itself.

Ezra Mam, on the extended bench for Queensland in the State of Origin series opener, has been demoted to the bench by Broncos coach Michael Maguire for poor form, but entered the fray in the 15th minute when his replacement Tom Duffy suffered a category-two head knock.

The dazzling five-eighth made an immediate impact with four tackle busts, but was replaced after a 15-minute stint when Duffy came back on.

The Titans’ inability to defuse a Reynolds bomb cost them when the Broncos skipper backed up his kick in the next set of six to put second-rower Brendan Piakura over. 

Mam split the defence down the left and centre Kotoni Staggs scored in the right corner to make it 12-0.

Titans supersub Kurtis Morrin, one of their best this season, had the presence of mind and the commitment to win the race after Broncos forward Jack Gosiewski dropped the ball near his own tryline. 

Titans winger Phil Sami busted through a feeble attempt at tackle by Ben Hunt and then ran straight around Walsh, who was suffering from a cork, with ease in a sensational 70m run to the line. 

Walsh and second-rower Gosiewski were seen having a stern discussion with each other after the try as the Broncos took a 12-10 lead into the break.

Brilliant play by Klese Haas and AJ Brimson sent five-eighth Jayden Campbell in under the sticks and the Titans had the lead after 50 minutes.

Campbell zig-zagged his way to his second with individual brilliance, but a crucial Haas error gifted the Broncos the ball and Duffy put Jesse Arthars over out wide. 

Mam came on for Duffy again in the 61st minute, but it was Piakura who came up with a stunning ball for Grant Anderson to level

Reynolds stepped up, before Kini came up with a play for the ages to win it.

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A viral video showing an airport worker and military veteran struggling to walk across a California tarmac has inspired thousands of strangers to donate more than $135,000 to help cover the man’s medical expenses and daily living costs.

The footage, recorded at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, has been viewed nearly 6 million times on TikTok and sparked an outpouring of support online.

Passenger Lacinda Thackeray said she filmed the worker after noticing he appeared to be in significant pain while performing his duties.

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“Watching him work so hard — he could barely move — truly broke my heart,” Thackeray said.

“I know there has to be a way we can help him retire.”

A viral video of a worker at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, led strangers to donate more than $135,000 for his medical expenses and living expenses. (iStock)

The worker was later identified as James Blair, a U.S. Navy veteran who spent a decade working as an aircraft mechanic before beginning a career refueling planes.

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Years of physically demanding work have taken a toll on his body, particularly his knees, Blair told CBS News.

Despite the chronic pain, he continued working while also helping care for his 90-year-old mother, who is receiving hospice care.

The worker, pictured at left walking across the tarmac, was later identified as James Blair, a U.S. Navy veteran who spent a decade as an aircraft mechanic before beginning a career refueling planes. (TikTok/@boymom692)

After the video was shared online, viewers began donating money to help Blair with his medical expenses and other needs.

The fundraiser has since surpassed $135,000 toward a goal of $200,000.

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“When I first saw the video and the money started going up, I started laughing,” Blair told the outlet. “I’ve been doing this job for 20 years, and I just didn’t think anybody actually cared.”

Blair said the donations have been life-changing for him, and will help ease some of the financial burden associated with his medical challenges.

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The video’s comments section quickly filled with messages of support from people who knew Blair and strangers who were moved by his story.

Several commenters described him as a hardworking employee who had spent years putting others before himself.

Blair (not pictured) said the donations have been transformative, helping relieve the financial strain of his health issues, while the video drew an outpouring of support from friends and strangers. (Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images)

“That’s my coworker James,” one user wrote. “I have been working alongside him for five years now and talking to him is the best part of my shift.”

Others pointed to Blair’s military service and decades of work at the airport, saying he deserved the support he was receiving.

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“Our vets deserve so much better,” one user wrote.

Many commenters also celebrated the success of the fundraiser, with one writing, “This is how we honor our veterans.”

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The Bulldogs pulled off an epic comeback victory at the MCG on Friday night to sink the Hawks, who led by as much as 29 points early in the third quarter.

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But the night finished on a sour note when a disgruntled Hawthorn fan allegedly heckled Sellwood just before the Bulldogs players left the field to go down into the race.

Sellwood exchanged words with the supporter as he walked off before doubling back to point him out.

“Did you cop a little bit of lip from a Hawks fan after the game?” Abbey Holmes asked Sellwood on Channel 7 in the rooms afterwards.

Sellwood replied: “Yeah. I’m not going to repeat what he said.

“I wasn’t happy with it. But he cowered a bit pretty quickly.

“(It was) ‘weak something’, yeah.

“I pointed him out and he cowered a bit, which was quite funny. Hopefully he gets kicked out or something.”

Asked if the incident put a dampener on the night, Sellwood brushed it off.

“I don’t really care, to be honest,” he said.

“You’re always going to get that in footy.

“I’m sure everyone would know that especially when you give it, you’ve got to be able to take it.”

It was the Dogs’ fourth win by a single-figure margin in their past five games, and sixth this season, with Sellwood himself playing a key role.

The result lifted the Bulldogs (8-5) into fifth spot, just two points behind the third-placed Hawks (8-4-1).

Marcus Bontempelli Bontempelli (23 disposals, two goals) starred alongside fellow midfielders Ryley Sanders (23 touches) and Ed Richards (28), while Tim English was influential in the ruck.

Sellwood, who was tormented by Nick Watson (11 touches, three goals) in the first half, fought back to blunt his opponent after the main break.

Hawks forward Mabior Chol missed the final shot at goal under pressure at a forward-50 stoppage when trying to force a draw, and Dogs defender Nick Coffield’s spoil to intercept a Jack Ginnivan pass in the dying stages was crucial.

Chol finished with three goals and Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe had 37 disposals and nine clearances in a huge performance.

Rhylee West put the Dogs in front with a kick out of mid-air in the second term and Sellwood limped off with a rolled ankle after he accidentally stepped on Watson’s foot.

The pair were involved in a running battle and Watson was on top, snatching back the lead for the Hawks with the first of their five consecutive goals leading into halftime.

The run included three quick goals in time-on — Watson’s third in between two from Chol — that gave the Hawks a commanding 27-point buffer at the main break.

Sellwood went straight to Watson at the start of the second half and ‘The Wizard’ had just two touches in the third quarter as the Bulldogs hit back.

They kicked five goals to one for the term, with English and Bontempelli influential as the Dogs took control of the clearance game and trimmed the margin to eight points by the last change.

English, Bontempelli and Aaron Naughton kicked goals in the final quarter to give the Dogs a lead they refused to relinquish in the desperate late stages.

Lewis was controversially denied a mark with three minutes left when Nick Coffield punched the ball out of his hands at the top of the goal square.

A Hawthorn goal would have reduced the margin to two points with plenty of time remaining.

The Hawks had further chances but were ultimately left ruing their inaccuracy after kicking 1.11 in the second half.

Chol’s hacked kick at goal from a forward-50 stoppage in the last 30 seconds flew out on the full, and the Dogs survived when Coffield got a fist to Ginnivan’s kick forward.

With AAP

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