Good News Stories

High School Senior Invents Color-Changing Sutures That Detect Infection

March 30, 2021 / 12,453 views

A senior at Iowa City West High School in Iowa has invented medical stitches that change color to let patients know if a wound is infected.

Volunteers Pick Up 15,700 Pounds Of Trash From The Tennessee River In 2 Days

March 29, 2021 / 8,291 views

Volunteers with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, a nonprofit whose mission is to keep the Tennessee River clean and healthy, picked up around 15,700 pounds of trash from two cleanup events in East Tennessee.

Hero Dog Stops Traffic To Save Owner Having Seizure

March 29, 2021 / 10,644 views

A dog named Clover is being hailed as a hero for helping her owner survive a seizure.

Third Grade Teacher Says Affirmations With Her Students Every Day To Empower Them

March 26, 2021 / 11,776 views

A teacher in California is teaching her students a very important life lesson you won't find in a textbook: to believe in themselves.

The American Bald Eagle Population Has Quadrupled Since 2009

March 25, 2021 / 10,094 views

American bald eagles are now thriving according to a new report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Kindergarten Teacher Takes Students On Virtual Field Trip To The Zoo

March 24, 2021 / 10,042 views

Mr. Talcott, a kindergarten teacher in Washington, took his students on a virtual field trip to the zoo.

Drone Shows Man Saving Houseboats From Being Crushed By A Shipping Container

March 24, 2021 / 9,449 views

A man protected dozens of houseboats from a large shipping container that was floating down the Hawkesbury River in the Australian floods.

Contestant Wins $145,000 On Wheel Of Fortune, Donates It All To The Less Fortunate

March 23, 2021 / 13,061 views

A contestant on Wheel of Fortune donated his entire $145,000 in winnings to charity.

Man Loses $1 Million Lottery Ticket, Then Finds It Hours Later In A Parking Lot

March 22, 2021 / 8,850 views

A man in Tennessee won big on the state lottery but nearly missed his chance of claiming the prize.

5-Year-Old Boy Battling Cancer Is Sworn In As North Miami Police Officer

March 22, 2021 / 9,867 views

The North Miami Police Department held a special swearing-in ceremony for Jeremiah, and that was just part of a day filled with activities that helped fulfill his dream of being on duty.

LA Officially Becomes 'No-Kill' City As Animal Shelters Achieve 90% Save Rate

March 21, 2021 / 11,079 views

Los Angeles has officially achieved "no-kill" status for the first time after achieving a save rate of 90.49%.

A Therapy Horse With Uncanny Empathy Can Detect Who Needs Him The Most

March 20, 2021 / 17,896 views

Doctor Peyo is a French horse with uncanny empathy. He can tell when people need him and can soothe the pain of those at the palliative stage.

100-Year-Old Who Beat COVID-19 Sees Family For The First Time In A Year

March 19, 2021 / 10,058 views

Family members surprised a 100-year-old great grandmother with an in-person birthday celebration — it's the first time they have been able to get close to her, hug her and kiss her since the pandemic started.

Virginia Becomes 4th State To Ban Cosmetic Animal Testing

March 18, 2021 / 7,899 views

Virginia is now the fourth state to ban cosmetic animal testing and the sale of animal-tested cosmetics.

WallStreetBets Users Donate Over $338,000 To Adopt Gorillas, And More

March 17, 2021 / 6,613 views

GameStop investors on the popular subreddit WallStreetBets have raised over $338,000 for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in less than a week.

A Young Man With Autism's Heartfelt Cover Letter Is Going Viral

March 16, 2021 / 12,340 views

A handwritten cover letter posted on LinkedIn by Ryan Lowry has been viewed more than six million times.