Good News Stories

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

Retired Grandpa Uses Free Time To Build Backyard Roller Coasters For His 6 Grandkids

December 01, 2016 / 27,361 views

A retired aerospace engineer has spent the past two years designing and building roller coasters in his backyard for his grandchildren.

No-Kill Cat Rescue Owner Makes Repeat Trip Into Smoke-Filled Building And Saves Nearly 20 Cats

December 01, 2016 / 2,553 views

Jean Favini runs Oasis for Animals, a no-kill rescue organization located in Langley, WA. A fire at the organization's facility would have been the end for all the cats if not for Favini's heroic act.

India Unveils The World's Largest Solar Power Plant

November 30, 2016 / 8,439 views

The facility has a capacity of 648 MW and covers an area of 10 sq km, making it the largest solar power plant at a single location.

People Paid A Company $100,000 To Dig A Giant Hole For No Reason

November 29, 2016 / 3,502 views

As Americans spent billions on Black Friday shopping, the makers of Cards Against Humanity convinced thousands of people to give them money so that they could dig a giant hole.

Patagonia Reached $10 Million In Black Friday Sales And Is Donating Every Dollar To Save The Planet

November 29, 2016 / 4,378 views

Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia reached a record-breaking $10 million in Black Friday sales and is donating every single dollar to helping save the environment.

Lost Cat Mittens Flitton Conquers Utah's Wasatch Mountains To Get Home

November 28, 2016 / 11,878 views

What stood between Mittens and his home was the impossible: the Wasatch Mountains — rugged terrain and peaks approaching 12,000 feet. The impossible.

Man Holds This Sign Outside Of Texas Mosque

November 27, 2016 / 3,388 views

A photo of a Texas man holding up a sign outside of a mosque is going viral for all the right reasons.

Little Boy Calls 911, Invites Police Working On Thanksgiving To Dinner With His Family

November 26, 2016 / 5,247 views

A little boy melted all the hearts in Walton County Sheriff's Office Communication Center in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

22-Year-Old Makeup Artist Is Touring The Country Helping Cancer Patients Feel Beautiful Again

November 26, 2016 / 20,191 views

A 22-year-old makeup artist has launched a nationwide tour, but he won't be in celebrity dressing rooms. Norman Freeman is visiting cancer wards to give patients the confidence they need more than ever.

Fraternity Cooks Thanksgiving Dinner For The City's Homeless For The 16th Straight Year

November 25, 2016 / 9,654 views

Every Thanksgiving, the brothers of Phi Kappa Psi at Drexel University feed more than 150 people living on the streets around their university.

The Woman Responsible For Coding The Software That Landed Apollo 11 On The Moon Was Awarded The Medal Of Freedom

November 23, 2016 / 9,114 views

Today, Margaret H. Hamilton was awarded the United States' highest civilian honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Customer Leaves Irish Waiter $750 Tip To Fly His New Family Home For Christmas

November 23, 2016 / 16,907 views

An Irish waiter working in an American restaurant got an early Christmas gift when a customer tipped him $750 to bring his new family home for the holidays.

This Cop Was Shot 8 Times In The Line Of Duty. This Is Her Amazing Story

November 22, 2016 / 12,542 views

This is Kimber Gist, a South Carolina police officer who was shot eight times in the line of duty and very nearly died.

Stop Buying Aloe Vera Gel From Walmart, Target And CVS. It Contains NO Aloe Vera

November 22, 2016 / 12,637 views

The aloe vera gel Americans buy at Walmart, Target and CVS contains no evidence of aloe vera at all.

Barefoot Woman Spends 30 Minutes Chasing A Man Who Stole A Stranger's Dog

November 22, 2016 / 15,702 views

A woman spent 30 minutes chasing a dog thief barefoot through the streets of Dallas and successfully returned the dog to his rightful owners, whom she has never met.