Good News Stories

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

Science Teacher Revolutionizes Classroom By Making It A Year Long Role-Playing Adventure

March 08, 2017 / 4,688 views

Welcome to science teacher Scott Hebert's 8th grade classroom at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Junior High School in Alberta, where lessons transport students to another time and place. There are no chairs or tables in this classroom.

UN Experts Have Denounced The 'Myth' That Pesticides Are Necessary To Feed The World

March 07, 2017 / 8,289 views

The idea that pesticides are necessary to feed a fast-growing global population is a myth, according to UN food and pollution experts.

Watching Birds Near Your Home Is Good For Your Mental Health

March 07, 2017 / 17,076 views

People living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to research by the University of Exeter, the British Trust for Ornithology and the University of Queensland.

Her Wind Chime Was Stolen. Days Later She Finds This Note On Her Door

March 07, 2017 / 4,003 views

A woman in Lakewood, Washington, wants to find the young man who left an apology note at her door with $5 attached to it.

Chance The Rapper Announces $1 Million Donation To Chicago Public Schools

March 07, 2017 / 2,737 views

Chance the Rapper held a press conference at Westcott Elementary School in Chicago on Monday to announce that he is donating $1 million to Chicago Public Schools.

Jimmy Buffett Is Opening Margaritaville Retirement Communities For Seniors Who Like To Party

March 06, 2017 / 4,933 views

Jimmy Buffett is planning to open a string of retirement communities inspired by his song 'Margaritaville' and its themed chain of restaurants and resorts.

Bus Driver Spots A Woman On The Bridge. He Pulls Over, Asks For A Hug And Saves Her Life

March 06, 2017 / 4,932 views

An Ohio bus driver ended up making a stop that saved a woman's life. 'Ma'am, you look like you're having a bad day, you know. Can I give you a hug?'

Elderly Man Hand-Feeds His Wife On 'Date Night' At Wendy's

March 04, 2017 / 6,165 views

A photo of an elderly man feeding his wife at Wendy's on their date night is tugging at the heart strings of thousands after being shared Facebook.

These Cats Were Going To Be Put Down. Instead, They're Hunting Rats With Huge Success

March 04, 2017 / 3,653 views

With rat complaints continuing to increase year after year, the 'rattiest' city in the country is trying an old-fashioned, environmentally friendly solution to solving the problem.

22-Year-Old Supermarket Employee Invites Lonely Widower To Dinner After Hearing He Has No Friends Or Family

March 03, 2017 / 5,858 views

A 22-year-old supermarket employee invited a lonely widower to Christmas dinner after hearing he spends most his days alone.

Bikers Heard This Marine's Remains Were Coming Home In A Box. They Couldn't Let That Happen

March 02, 2017 / 8,530 views

When Turner passed away in California due to combat-related issues, his mother — who still lives in the Turners' hometown of College Park, Georgia — couldn't afford the cost of traveling to the west coast to retrieve his ashes. Instead, Turn

This Machine Has Removed 1 Million Lbs Of Trash From The Water. Why Aren't They Everywhere?

March 01, 2017 / 6,206 views

Baltimore's Inner Harbor Water Wheel, or 'Mr. Trash Wheel' to locals, combines old and new technology to harness the power of water and sunlight to collect litter and debris flowing down the Jones Falls River.

County Deputy Picks Up Lost Pit Bull, Gives Ride And Cheeseburgers

March 01, 2017 / 3,555 views

An officer working the graveyard shift in Clackamas County, Oregon, snapped this selfie of him with a pit bull he found wandering the streets alone.

This 100-Year-Old Woman Got 'Arrested' To Fulfill Her Bucket List

March 01, 2017 / 6,316 views

A Dutch woman approaching her 100th birthday persuaded local police to "arrest" her to fulfill an item on her bucket list.

Grandma Passes Away At 89. Her Family Honors Her By Decorating The Funeral With All Of Her Quilts

February 28, 2017 / 6,859 views

On the day of Margaret's funeral, her children and grandchildren decided to honor her memory by draping all of the quilts that she had ever made over the backs of the church pews.