Good News Stories

Every day we share good news stories from around the world.

UPS Driver Evacuates House And Puts Out Fire With Garden Hose

April 14, 2017 / 4,842 views

A UPS driver in Haverhill, Mass., is being hailed a hero after he put out a house fire with a garden hose and safely evacuated the people inside.

Humpback Rescued From Fishing Nets Puts On A Stunning Show For Tourists

April 14, 2017 / 3,194 views

A humpback whale rescued after being trapped in fishing nets for several hours put on a stunning show for tourists.

Woman Browsing Facebook Sees Her Cat Who's Been Missing For Over 2 Years

April 13, 2017 / 15,141 views

Two and a half years after he went missing, Zelitsky was browsing Facebook when she came across a post from the West Milford Animal Shelter about a stray cat who'd been pulled off the streets — and he looked remarkably like Jimmy.

Couple Tips Waitress $400, Then Offers To Pay $10,000 Of Her Student Debt

April 13, 2017 / 23,988 views

The couple rang up a $200 bill, paid their tab and left. Chandara says she was shocked to see the tip was double the bill at $400.

These Edible Water Bottles Will Eliminate The Need For Plastic Packaging

April 12, 2017 / 20,192 views

Skipping Rocks Lab's goal is to make plastic packaging disappear. Their firt product, Ooho!, is a sustainable packaging alternative to plastic bottles and cups, made from a seaweed extract. It is entirely biodegradable and so natural you can actually eat

WATCH: Dog Opens 3 Doors, Navigates Down Hallways And Escapes Animal Hospital

April 12, 2017 / 14,138 views

A surveillance video posted by WJLA-TV shows a dog opening several doors and letting himself out of a Stafford, Virginia, animal hospital.

After Losing His Wife Of 72 Years, He Turned To Baking To Help Those In Need

April 12, 2017 / 22,898 views

Leo lost his beloved wife in 1993 due to dementia complications. After her death, the 98-year-old from Hastings, Nebraska, started baking.

Taiwan Becomes The First Country In Asia To Ban The Consumption Of Cats And Dogs

April 12, 2017 / 11,477 views

Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to pass legislation banning the consumption of cats and dogs.

Furnace Goes Out The Day Their Baby Is Born. Then They Get This Note In The Mail

April 11, 2017 / 21,469 views

When the heat suddenly stops working in your home in the middle of winter in Minnesota, it's enough to cause some stress. But when you have a newborn baby, one might panic.

Judge Declares Chimp Has Rights, Sets Her Free From Zoo In Historic Ruling

April 11, 2017 / 5,262 views

For several years, the Association of Animal Rights Officials (AFADA) in collaboration with the Great Simian Project of Spain and Brazil have fought for the freedom of Cecilia the chimp who remained alone after the death of her two companions at the Mendo

New York Just Made Tuition Free At Public Colleges For The Middle Class

April 10, 2017 / 12,780 views

New York will be the first state to make tuition free for some residents at four-year public colleges.

Man Proves, Once Again, That Kindness Can Be A Calling

April 09, 2017 / 3,718 views

Since his story first aired, Eugene has been looking for another total stranger to help with another huge act of kindness. And here he is.

9 Friends Take Total Stranger On Vacation After Pal With Same Name Dropped Out

April 08, 2017 / 4,062 views

Joe McGrath, 21, from Manchester, England had nothing to lose when the nine strangers contacted him online and offered him a free vacation.

Stranger Helps Amputee Up The Stairs, Then Returns The Next Day And Builds Him A Ramp

April 07, 2017 / 28,732 views

A stranger driving by saw the couple struggling to get in the house and circled back around. Steve Smith pulled up and asked if he could help, then lifted Don up and helped him into the house.

High School Journalists Investigate New Principal. Days Later, She Resigns

April 06, 2017 / 4,396 views

Members of a high school newspaper investigated their newly hired principal. Days after the students found discrepancies in her credentials, the principal resigned.