Good News Stories

Jersey Shore Concert Series Canceled After Discovery Of Threatened Shorebird Nest

June 18, 2019 / 9,453 views

A concert series on the Jersey shore has been canceled this summer to protect dozens of shorebirds nesting there.

Scientists Are Using Music To Help Build The Brains Of Premature Babies

June 18, 2019 / 13,246 views

Researchers in Switzerland have discovered that certain music helps strengthen brain development in premature babies.

14-Year-Old Boy Fights Off Leopard, Saves His 7-Year-Old Cousin

June 18, 2019 / 13,076 views

A 14-year-old boy saved his 7-year-old cousin from the jaws of a leopard in a village near Thane, India.

Divers Set World Record For Cleaning Trash From Ocean Floor

June 17, 2019 / 15,013 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 / 14,754 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 / 13,014 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 / 16,509 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 / 17,415 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 / 25,036 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 / 31,583 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 / 16,805 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 / 23,778 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 / 11,179 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 / 11,850 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 / 12,461 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 / 9,098 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.