Good News Stories

This Brilliant Invention Is Helping People With Parkinson's Write Again

December 08, 2016 / 3,925 views

Computer scientist Haiyan Zhang and her invention is changing Emma's life.

Philadelphia Radio Show Raises 683 Tons Of Food And $75,000 For Food Bank In 5 Days

December 08, 2016 / 9,264 views

The Preston & Steve radio show in Philadelphia raised 1,367,384 pounds (683 tons) of food and $75,000 for a local food bank in just 5 days.

A Lowe's In Texas Hired A Disabled Veteran AND His Service Dog

December 07, 2016 / 14,677 views

A Lowe's home improvement store in Abilene, Texas is warming hearts across the nation with its decision to hire its latest two employees: a disabled veteran and his service dog.

This Mom Didn't Sell Anything At A Craft Fair So Twitter Bought Everything

December 06, 2016 / 28,517 views

A couple weeks ago, Martyn Hett from Manchester, England checked in with his mom to see if she was having a nice time at the craft fair. She told him she was a bit sad that no one was buying any of her stuff.

Workers Finally Catch Who's Been Moving Cones Into The Road. Then They Learn Why...

December 06, 2016 / 5,728 views

Construction workers in New Zealand were shocked after discovering that a mischievous group of kea birds had been dragging traffic cones into the middle of the road.

Tommee Tippy Comes To The Rescue After Dad's Plea For A Sippy Cup Goes Viral

December 05, 2016 / 14,307 views

For a 14-year-old boy with severe autism, this little blue sippy cup wasn't just a drinking vessel -- it was a lifeline.

Lady Gaga Surprises Teens At Homeless Shelter, Hopes To Inspire 1 Million Acts Of Kindness

December 05, 2016 / 15,068 views

'I am no better than any of those kids. And I'm no worse than any of them. We are equal. We both walk our two feet on the same earth. And we're in this together.'

'Cat Yoga' Is A Big Hit At This Rescue Shelter In Georgia

December 04, 2016 / 16,674 views

Good Mews, a cage-free cat shelter in Marietta, Georgia, hosts 'Cat Yoga' classes as a way to attract new adopters to their facility, and classes are filling up fast: The next class with spots still available is in January.

This Incredible Woman Has Adopted 35 Unwanted Children, Including 26 With Special Needs

December 03, 2016 / 6,062 views

'They'll always feel loved.' Christie Jameson and her husband Alva had two children of their own, but felt they had room in their home and their hearts for several more children, so they began to adopt.

More Young People Are Watching 'Planet Earth II' Than Reality Singing Shows

December 02, 2016 / 12,977 views

The BBC has confirmed the first three episodes of Planet Earth II has brought in more viewers in the 16 to 35 age demographic than reality TV show The X Factor.

Dolly Parton Is Donating $1,000/Month To Families Who Lost Homes In Tennessee Fires

December 01, 2016 / 10,765 views

Country music legend Dolly Parton announced Thursday a new effort to assist the victims of the Great Smoky Mountain wildfires in Tennessee.

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

December 01, 2016 / 28,081 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 / 2,676 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 / 8,592 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 / 3,716 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 / 4,631 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.