Good News Stories

Divers Set World Record For Cleaning Trash From Ocean Floor

June 17, 2019 / 14,842 views

More than 600 scuba divers set a new world record by scooping up trash from the ocean floor on Saturday.

Zero Elephants Killed By Poachers In Over A Year At One Of Africa's Largest Wildlife Preserves

June 15, 2019 / 14,542 views

One of the largest wildlife preserves in Africa has made it a full year without a single elephant killed by poachers.

Police Officer Talks Suicidal Man Off Bridge By Offering A Hug

June 14, 2019 / 12,879 views

A police officer in Chandler, Arizona, saved a man's life by offering the man a much-needed hug.

Substitute Teacher Gives Shoes Off His Feet So Student Can Walk Across Graduation Stage

June 14, 2019 / 16,257 views

A substitute teacher is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 5th grade student on graduation day.

D-Day Veteran Reunites With Lost Love After 75 Years Apart

June 13, 2019 / 17,199 views

An American soldier has been reunited with the French woman he fell in love with in World War II -- 75 years later.

Researchers Have Figured Out How To Convert All Blood Types Into The Universal Type O

June 13, 2019 / 24,790 views

Scientists have found a way to convert all blood types to the universal type that is safe for all patients to receive.

Mexican Researcher Creates Plastic From Cactus That Is Biodegradable And Safe To Ingest

June 12, 2019 / 31,121 views

A Mexican researcher has discovered a way to make plastic from cactus that biodegrades in a month and is safe to ingest.

Police Officer Buys Groceries For Family After Finding Young Boy Alone In Parking Lot

June 12, 2019 / 16,648 views

A police officer in Austin, Texas, went above and beyond the call of duty after talking with a young boy who was alone in a parking lot.

Iowa High School Gives Students PE Credits For Helping The Elderly With Yard Work

June 11, 2019 / 23,508 views

A high school in Iowa is allowing students to earn physical education credits by helping the elderly.

Canada Bans Whale And Dolphin Captivity

June 11, 2019 / 11,002 views

Canada's parliament on Monday approved a bill that bans keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity for entertainment, as well as the capture and breeding of cetaceans.

Police Officer Checks On Elderly Woman, Then Mows Her Lawn

June 10, 2019 / 11,683 views

A police officer in Orono, Minnesota, is being praised for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Businessman Is Donating 10,000 Bikes To Kids Who Walk Miles To School

June 10, 2019 / 12,330 views

A businessman in Myanmar has bought 10,000 bikes from bike-sharing companies and is donating them to underprivileged children across the country who walk miles to school.

Police Officer Gives Homeless Man Dry Socks After Rainstorm

June 08, 2019 / 8,937 views

A homeless man was given a pair of fresh, warm socks by a local police officer. Unbeknownst to the officer, a local businessman captured the scene and shared it on social media.

Four Teens Rushed Into A Burning Home To Rescue Their Elderly Neighbor

June 07, 2019 / 20,965 views

A 90-year-old woman in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was rescued by four young heroes after a fire consumed her bedroom and she was unable to escape on her own.

104-Year-Old Fisherman Catches 94-Year-Old Girlfriend

June 06, 2019 / 13,771 views

Harold Nelson has been fishing since he was eight years old. The 104-year-old has been fishing longer than his 94-year-old girlfriend has been alive.

Police Officer Helps Student Fix His Tie For Graduation

June 05, 2019 / 11,833 views

A police officer in Georgia helped a young man with his tie before his high school graduation.