Good News Stories

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

8-Year-Old Raises Money To Buy His Best Friend A New Wheelchair

July 27, 2017 / 5,769 views

Paul met Kamden in kindergarten and the two boys quickly became best friends. While others often focus on Kamden's wheelchair and disability, Paul never acted like Kamden was different. Positive news in 2017.

Navy Comes To The Rescue Of Two Drowning Elephants

July 26, 2017 / 4,509 views

The Sri Lankan Navy has come to the rescue of a pair of elephants in trouble off the coast of the country.

Monster Spider Holds Couple Hostage In Their Own Home

July 26, 2017 / 7,512 views

'We nicknamed the spider 'Aragog' from Harry Potter, and feel the spider has run into the forbidden forest.' Lauren Ansell from Queensland, Australia, returned home on Sunday to find a giant spider sitting on the sliding glass door to her patio.

Woman Writes Heartbreaking And Hilarious Obituary To Her Beloved Dog

July 26, 2017 / 4,652 views

'Brian was adopted by his mother, Lee Dibella, on December 19th, 2006, and quickly became a dog legends are made of.'

A Young Boy Was Screaming With 7 Hours Left To Fly. Then She Held Out Her Hand

July 25, 2017 / 8,648 views

A virtually wordless connection – neither spoke the others' language – offered a lesson in compassion that has circulated widely online.

Smiling Stingray Pups Named Cookies And Cream Love Getting Their Photo Taken

July 24, 2017 / 13,425 views

Two sister stingray pups born at Sea Life Sunshine Coast in Australia have been named Cookies and Cream.

Tourist Rescues Massive Sea Turtle Stuck On Its Back In Mexico

July 24, 2017 / 4,097 views

A turtle that managed to flip itself on its back was rescued by a tourist in Cozumel, Mexico.

Teen Who Lost Everything In Fire Spends His Last $40 On Firefighters

July 22, 2017 / 5,435 views

Around 1am, after the fire was out, Kenneth went to a nearby gas station to buy a root beer. There he noticed some cases of water, so he handed the clerk $40, and took the water straight to the fire department. Good news stories in 2017.

Unconscious Dog Is Rescued And Brought Back To Life By Firefighters

July 21, 2017 / 4,012 views

A family dog is recovering after Bakersfield, California, firefighters saved him from a burning home and resuscitated him.

Good Samaritans Jump In Canal To Rescue Elderly Man Trapped In Truck

July 21, 2017 / 12,549 views

Norman LaBarge, 79, of Tremonton, Utah, is grateful for the three good Samaritans that came to his aid Wednesday after he drove his truck into a canal on state Route 30.

Man Hires Homeless Man And Builds Park Stairs For $550 After City Estimates $65,000-$150,000 For The Project

July 20, 2017 / 5,791 views

A man spent $550 building a set of stairs in his community park after the city of Toronto estimated a price of $65,000-$150,000 to complete the project.

2-Year-Old's Brain Damage Has Been Reversed After Near Drowning

July 20, 2017 / 6,933 views

On Feb 29, 2016, Eden Carlson drowned in a swimming pool. She was under water for 15 minutes and technically died for nearly two hours. Miracle after miracle has brought her back to life. Good news in 2017!

Chile Converts 11 Million Acres Into National Parks

July 19, 2017 / 9,827 views

Chile has added 11 million acres of national parks thanks to the efforts of Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, the previous CEO of Patagonia, and the late Doug Tompkins, the co-founder of North Face.

A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia Will Cost $40 By 2020

July 18, 2017 / 12,822 views

It's already one the most expensive countries in the world to buy cigarettes, but the cost of tobacco in Australia is about to rise even more.

Jimmy Carter Just Built A Massive Solar Farm To Power Half His City

July 18, 2017 / 4,661 views

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter leased 10 acres of land in Plains, Georgia, to build a solar farm with the capacity to meet more than 50 percent of the energy needs of his hometown.