Injured Pelican Knocks on NOAA Fisheries Office Door Looking for Help

7,520 views | Posted: September 18, 2026

A pelican in Florida came knocking for help, quite literally, using its beak.

Colorado's Massive Wildlife Overpass Has Reduced Animal Collisions by 91%

7,270 views | Posted: September 21, 2026

For decades, Interstate 25 in Colorado stood in the way of wildlife trying to reach the other side. Now, a massive wildlife bridge is giving animals a safe way across, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable.

A Boy Saved Her Life. 23 Years Later, She’s Marrying His Brother

6,462 views | Posted: September 4, 2026

More than two decades ago, a 10-year-old boy gave an extraordinary final gift that allowed a baby he had never met to grow up and live a full life. Now, that little girl is preparing to marry his younger brother.

'I Helped Mommy?' 3-Year-Old Girl Helps Save Mom During Emergency

6,137 views | Posted: September 15, 2026

A 3-year-old Texas girl has been honored for helping save her mom’s life during a medical emergency.

24-Year-Old Man Climbs Mountain Without Gear To Rescue 75-Year-Old Man

5,477 views | Posted: September 28, 2026

A 24-year-old Canadian man has been awarded a Carnegie Medal for risking his own life to rescue an injured hang-glider pilot who was trapped on the side of a mountain.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Unconscious Driver and Prevents Potential Tragedy

5,046 views | Posted: September 9, 2026

An off-duty NYPD officer is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of an unconscious driver and potentially preventing a tragedy on a busy Brooklyn street.

High School Science Teacher Finds Something Scientists Had Never Seen Before: A T. Rex Trackway

4,980 views | Posted: September 12, 2026

A high school science teacher went fossil hunting in North Dakota and ended up discovering something scientists had never documented before: a trail of footprints left by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex.

Christian Bale's Foster Village Officially Opens After 18 Years in the Making

4,816 views | Posted: September 11, 2026

After 18 years of dreaming about it, Christian Bale has finally opened a foster care village designed to keep brothers and sisters together.

Cat Accidentally Thrown Away With a Couch Is Rescued From Landfill and Reunited With His Family

4,757 views | Posted: September 8, 2026

A cat who accidentally ended up at a landfill after being thrown away with an old couch is back home with his family, thanks to a group of people who refused to let his incredible journey end in tragedy.

Flight Attendant Notices Exhausted New Mom Struggling With Her Baby, Then Gives Her a Much-Needed Break

4,460 views | Posted: September 10, 2026

A flight attendant noticed an exhausted new mother struggling to stay awake while holding her baby, so she quietly stepped in and gave the mom something she desperately needed: a chance to rest.

A Coyote With a Swollen Face Needed Help. An Entire Community Refused to Give Up on Her

4,401 views | Posted: September 5, 2026

For nearly a year, a coyote with an extremely swollen face wandered through a Southern California neighborhood, and the people who saw her couldn’t simply look the other way. They named her Wendy.

A Man Took In Two Boys Who Had Nowhere Else To Go. Then Strangers Across The Country Stepped Up

4,139 views | Posted: September 14, 2026

A Saginaw man opened his home to two boys who needed someone to care for them, and after their story was shared publicly, strangers from across the country stepped up to help give all three of them a fresh start.

Firefighters Who Helped Save a Little Girl's Life Continue to Show Up for Her

4,087 views | Posted: September 29, 2026

Three years ago, a group of Florida firefighters rushed to an accident involving a critically injured 3-year-old girl. Today, they are still showing up for her birthdays, celebrating her milestones and watching the little girl they helped save grow up.

Virginia Chef Goes Above and Beyond for Elderly Customer

3,916 views | Posted: September 16, 2026

A Virginia chef's act of kindness for an elderly customer did not go unnoticed.

Young McDonald’s Employee Pays for Stranger’s Meal, Then Gets a Surprise of His Own

3,912 views | Posted: September 26, 2026

A man had his faith in humanity restored after a teenage McDonald’s employee paid for his meal, prompting him to share the unexpected act of generosity with his local news station.

“Aubry Is a Light”: Woman With Down Syndrome Makes History as a Fitness Instructor

3,872 views | Posted: September 7, 2026

A 22-year-old woman with Down syndrome has become the first person with Down syndrome to become a certified UpBeat Barre instructor, and she is using her new role to show others that there is room for everyone in the fitness world.

12-year-old Rescues 114 Stuffed Animals, Repairs Them, and Gives Them to Children Affected by Home Fires

3,842 views | Posted: September 22, 2026

12-year-old Sadie Hutson of Dobson, North Carolina is rescuing worn and damaged stuffed animals from thrift stores, repairing them and giving them to children who have experienced home fires and other disasters.

Mississippi Wildlife Rescue Runs a “Boot Camp” for Baby Raccoons

3,648 views | Posted: September 23, 2026

A Mississippi wildlife rescue is giving baby raccoons a second chance at life as these tiny soldiers report for duty at “raccoon boot camp,” where they’ll learn how to survive on their own in the wild.

Firefighters Find Unconscious Dog Beneath a Table and Refuse to Give Up on Him

3,497 views | Posted: September 17, 2026

A 6-year-old dog named Milo is back to running and playing after firefighters rescued him from a burning home and fought to save his life. Goods news stories today.

47-Year-Old Father of 3 Makes His College Football Debut

3,486 views | Posted: September 19, 2026

At 47, pastor and father of three Justin Buzzard finally made his college football debut, 30 years after injuries kept him from ever playing a college game.