Good News Stories

Children's Telephone Hotline 'Peptoc' Goes Viral

March 17, 2022 / 11,707 views

Elementary school students in Healdsburg, California, are providing encouragement and inspiration through recorded messages on a free telephone hotline. Peptoc by Asherah Weiss and Jessica Martin.

A Dog Presumed Dead In An Avalanche Is Found Alive Days Later

March 16, 2022 / 11,163 views

A dog presumed to have died in an avalanche is home after spending days in the frigid cold.

3 Strangers Help Woman Evacuate 86 Cats From Shelter During Fire

March 15, 2022 / 8,849 views

Jackie Mihal had to pack her an entire life in a matter of seconds while also evacuating more than 80 cats.

Mail Carrier Shovels Snow For Disabled Veteran

March 15, 2022 / 11,754 views

A mail carrier in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, went above and beyond what was expected after a recent storm dumped eight inches of snow on the area.

Bismack Biyombo Is Donating His NBA Salary To Build A Hospital In DR Congo

March 14, 2022 / 9,245 views

NBA star Bismack Biyombo is honoring his late father by building a hospital in his native country.

Maryland Will Become Second State To Ban Declawing Cats

March 12, 2022 / 7,632 views

The Maryland House voted on Thursday to ban the declawing of cats unless it is medically necessary.

Actress Jennifer Garner Is On An 'Act Of Kindness' Streak

March 11, 2022 / 9,869 views

A week after buying coffee for strangers at Starbucks, Jennifer Garner shares tips on how to give back to those in need with a small Ziploc bag.

Congress Finally Passes Bill To Help The US Postal Service

March 10, 2022 / 8,533 views

The reform bill is estimated to save the US postal service more than a $100 billion over the next 10 years.

City Trees And Soil Are Sucking More Carbon Out Of The Atmosphere Than Previously Thought

March 09, 2022 / 7,958 views

Boston University researchers found that trees and soils on the outermost edge of forests are taking in and storing more carbon dioxide than previously thought.

Pest Control Technician Saves Drowning Bird From Pool

March 08, 2022 / 8,912 views

A pest control technician in Arizona went above and beyond the job to help rescue an animal in need.

'I Gotta Save This Child At All Costs': Police Officer Rescues Toddler From Fire

March 08, 2022 / 9,334 views

A 24-year-old police officer risked his life to rescue a toddler trapped in a burning apartment building in Rogersville, Alabama.

NFL QB Prospect Caught On Video Performing Random Act Of Kindness

March 07, 2022 / 9,491 views

NFL quarterback prospect Malik Willis was caught on video performing a random act of kindness.

Meet Holiday, Maine's First Courthouse Facility Dog

March 07, 2022 / 8,600 views

A yellow Labrador Retriever will become the first courthouse facility dog in the state of Maine. Meet Holiday.

First Responders Rescue Freezing Dog From Detroit River

March 05, 2022 / 11,050 views

Wyandotte Police and Fire rescued a dog on Monday evening from the Detroit River.

Community Surprises 13-Year-Old With A Send-Off He'll Never Forget

March 05, 2022 / 9,752 views

It was a send-off for the ages for 13-year-old hockey player, Owen Nei.

New Study Shows Owning A Pet Is Linked To Slower Cognitive Decline

March 04, 2022 / 10,502 views

A new study shows pet ownership is linked to a slower decline in cognition over time.