Good News Stories

Yale's Massively Popular 'Happiness' Course Is Available Free Online

March 29, 2020 / 28,204 views

In an effort to help the public find joy in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Yale is making one of their most popular classes available for free online.

Man Hands Out $10,000 In Cash To People Waiting In Unemployment Line

March 28, 2020 / 13,755 views

A man in Australia was seen handing out $100 in cash to each one of the hundreds of jobless workers waiting outside the Centrelink office in Melbourne.

Pizza Shop Gets $2,000 From Anonymous Customer, Owner Uses It To Pay Staff Bills

March 27, 2020 / 13,279 views

A woman in Prescott, Arizona, dropped off an envelope filled with cash to a local pizza shop owner, who is now paying it forward to staff as local restaurants get hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Elton John Will Host A Televised Benefit Concert To Support Medical Workers

March 26, 2020 / 10,304 views

Elton John has announced he will be hosting a televised benefit concert to support and pay tribute to medical staff in America who are on the frontlines battling Coronavirus.

78 Elephants In Thailand Have Been Permanently Set Free From Carrying Tourists Because Of COVID-19

March 26, 2020 / 27,129 views

As tourism plummets in Thailand due to the Coronavirus, the working elephants are being set free -- for good.

Waitress Brought To Tears After Local Musician's Act Of Kindness

March 25, 2020 / 13,124 views

A local musician in Smithfield, North Carolina, is raising money to give generous tips to servers who are financially struggling as restaurants across the country close their doors during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Elon Musk Buys 1,255 Ventilators From China, Donates Them To Los Angeles

March 24, 2020 / 11,625 views

Elon Musk, who was originally an outspoken skeptic of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak, has donated more than 1,000 ventilators to officials in Los Angeles to meet the demand.

Lowe's Is Donating $10 Million In Protective Products To Hospitals Across The Nation

March 23, 2020 / 21,911 views

Lowe's is currently doing their part in response to COVID-19 by delivering essential items, such as respirators and other protective gear, to hospitals nationwide.

NJ Restaurant Owner Takes Out $50K Loan To Pay Employees During Coronavirus Crisis

March 23, 2020 / 14,989 views

The owner of Federico's Pizza & Restaurant in New Jersey has taken out a $50,000 loan to make sure his employees continue getting paychecks during this time of social distancing.

90-Year-Old Woman Who Contracted Coronavirus Is Now Recovering

March 22, 2020 / 16,255 views

A 90-year-old woman who contracted Coronavirus at a nursing home in Seattle has recovered.

Rihanna Donates $5 Million To Fight Coronavirus

March 22, 2020 / 8,517 views

Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation announced Saturday that it has donated $5 million toward COVID-19 response efforts.

Two Friends Raise Thousands To Buy iPads For Nursing Homes So Residents Can FaceTime With Family

March 21, 2020 / 20,717 views

Since most nursing homes are no longer allowing visitors due to the Coronavirus, it's become more difficult for senior residents to stay connected to their families. That's why Jill Ashworth Valadao and Sarah Otis Firth launched 'FaceTime f

Man Sets Up Toilet Paper Swap On Street Corner

March 21, 2020 / 11,954 views

A man in Encinitas, California, set up a toilet paper swap after being disappointed in how people were hoarding toilet paper during this Coronavirus pandemic.

Carnival Offers Use Of Cruise Ships As Temporary Hospitals

March 20, 2020 / 11,255 views

Carnival Corp. says it will make cruise ships available to serve as temporary hospitals in locations that need them to combat the Coronavirus.

New Jersey Police Officers Are Delivering Groceries To The Elderly

March 19, 2020 / 18,632 views

Senior citizens face a potentially life-threatening risk if infected with Coronavirus, so police officers in New Jersey are doing their part to keep them safe.

Chef Jose Andres Is Transforming 8 Of His Restaurants Into Temporary Soup Kitchens

March 18, 2020 / 12,030 views

Chef José Andrés is transforming eight of his restaurants in New York City and Washington, DC into soup kitchens for those who are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic.