Good News Stories

University Awards Full Scholarship To 13-Year-Old Who Sold Tea To Help Earthquake Victims

March 20, 2023 / 6,299 views

A 13-year-old boy from Sarajevo, Bosnia has received a full scholarship from the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) for his efforts to help people affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Jason Derulo Helps Nebraska Waiter Pay For College

March 18, 2023 / 6,651 views

A waiter in Nebraska had a memorable night when pop star Jason Derulo left him a $5,000 tip.

FCC Orders Mobile Service Providers To Block Scam Text Messages

March 18, 2023 / 5,166 views

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted its first regulations specifically targeting the increasing problem of scam text messages sent to consumers.

Students Hand Out Free Goodies To Stranger's In School's Biggest 'Kindness Project' Ever

March 17, 2023 / 7,206 views

For the last 7 years, third grade students at an elementary school in British Columbia have performed acts of kindness for strangers in Chilliwack.

An Entrepreneur With Autism Is Inspiring Others With His Pretzel Business

March 17, 2023 / 10,982 views

A business owner in Annapolis is inspiring people with autism and other disabilities.

Pizza Delivery Driver Rescues Toddler Wandering City Alone At 3 A.M.

March 16, 2023 / 9,215 views

A pizza delivery driver in Grand Rapids, Michigan, rescued a toddler he spotted wandering around alone at three in the morning.

A Cemetery Placed An Ad For A Lonely Goose - And Found Her A Mate

March 15, 2023 / 7,435 views

A cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, helped a lonely goose find a new mate by putting an ad on Facebook.

911 Dispatcher Walks Family Members Through CPR, Saving Toddler's Life

March 14, 2023 / 5,467 views

A 2-year-old girl found face down in her family's pool Sunday afternoon is recovering after relatives pulled her out and started CPR with the guidance of a 911 supervisor until a rescue crew arrived at the scene.

Texas Researchers Use Okra, Aloe To Remove Microplastics From Water

March 14, 2023 / 6,549 views

Researchers at Tarleton State University (TSU) in Texas have discovered that food-grade plant extracts have the power to remove microplastics from wastewater.

Federal Judges In Colorado Adopt Plain English Summaries In Decisions

March 13, 2023 / 4,621 views

Federal judges are beginning to adopt the practice of summarizing decisions in plain English for people who represent themselves before the court.

Man Scales A Building To Save A Toddler Who Fell From A Window

March 11, 2023 / 7,685 views

A man in eastern China's Jiangsu province scaled a building with his bare hands to rescue a toddler who had fallen out of an apartment window.

81-Year-Old Stuck In Snow Survives Nearly A Week On Croissants

March 10, 2023 / 7,181 views

An 81-year-old man survived on water and croissants for nearly a week alone in his car, stuck in a snowbank on a desolate California highway.

Man Stranded In Oregon Wilderness Uses Drone To Call For Help

March 10, 2023 / 5,437 views

A motorist had become stuck in the snow in a remote region of Willamette National Forest in Oregon. He attached his phone to a drone to call for help.

Bus Driver Stops Traffic To Rescue A Massive Snake

March 09, 2023 / 14,790 views

A bus driver in Queensland, Australia parked his vehicle mid-route and stopped traffic to rescue a large snake from the road.

Man Purchases Apartment Complex After Agreeing To Unusual Condition

March 08, 2023 / 16,907 views

The owner of a property management company in New York has become the unlikely guardian of a 93-year-old woman. Brock Cvijanovich recently made a deal to buy his first apartment building in upstate New York. The deal, however, came with an unusual conditi

NFL Player KJ Osborn Rescues Man From Burning Car

March 08, 2023 / 4,775 views

A professional football player helped pull a man from a burning car last weekend before carrying him to safety and helping to save his life.