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Man Who Loves Cats Transforms Home into Feline Playland – And You Can Too (For Charity)
This man has been using his colorful cat palace to raise money for a feline disease that was previously incurable until now.
Near-Death Experience Inspires Inventor to Create Wetsuit That Allows the Disabled to Swim Once More
A California surfer was trapped beneath the ocean waves when he first got the idea for a wetsuit that would help dozens of people swim once more.
35,000 People Have Applied to Take Care of Couple’s Cat Sanctuary on a Greek Island
For years, Joan and Richard have cared for dozens of stray, sick, and injured cats on a Greek island–now help on Facebook has been trickling in.
Surfer Taps Love of Sailing to Design Surfboard Bags Hand Sewn from Old Sails Destined for Landfills
On a sleepless night in 2011, a Southern California surfer was staring at his quiver of surfboards unhappy with the quality and integrity of...
Woman Makes Drug-free Patches That Treat Nausea, Cramps, Vertigo, Hangovers – And Even Car Sick Pets
Ever since she was 8 years old, and both her parents were hospitalized with undiagnosable illnesses, Nicole Burdock has aspired to become a “good...
The Proven Health Benefits of Positive News—and How to Deal With the Reality Today
Many people are grappling with this year’s depressing and disturbing news—meaning, they want to turn away, but they just can‘t.
The constant focus on partisan...
Thanks to GNN Fans, a Generous Homeless Man Got a Proper Funeral (Photos)
In a heartwarming update, I received photos from the funeral that Good News Network fans largely funded for a homeless veteran.
Tech Billionaires Make Largest Donation Ever to Preserve 24,000 Acres of California Coastline
Thanks to a $165 million donation from two tech billionaires, over 24,000 acres of pristine California coastline will be permanently protected in the years...
Rob Lowe Opens Home – and Kitchen – to Dozens of California Firefighters
The “Parks and Recreation” actor wanted to express his gratitude to the firefighters who were tirelessly working to protect his Californian community.
Jack Johnson Insists on Making His Concerts Sustainable-And Starts With the Humble Cup
At two sold-out performances in California, Jack Johnson gave each and every concert-goer a souvenir stainless steel cup to eliminate single-use plastic and build...
Help Fund Sudden Funeral for a Kind Homeless Man Featured on GNN in November
I got an email on Monday from someone who wanted to thank me for a story that appeared on Good News Network in November....
Stunning Sidewalk Chalk Festival is Funding Arts in the Schools
The 31st annual Italian Street Painting Festival was held this weekend at the grounds of the historic Mission in Santa Barbara, California—and these gorgeous...
Imagine Receiving a Love Letter That Was Written to You 72 Years Ago–This Man Did
It has been six years since Virginia passed away – but after a mysterious discovery in a New Jersey home, her words have come...
Watch Jeff Bridges Honor John Goodman by Reviving “The Dude” from “Big Lebowski”
Jeff Bridges – also known as The Dude – came back to Hollywood this weekend in order to abide by his cult classic co-star...
Woman Brings Meals to Homeless Man Twice–After She Sees Him Share With Others
A chain of profound events I witnessed last night on a prosperous street in Santa Barbara made me think it must have been part...
High School Cross Country Team Take Shelter Dogs For a Run
It's hard to tell who's having more fun: the abandoned shelter pups or the high school teens.
The 15 Most Healthy And Happy Cities in The US Are…
Want to be healthier, less stressed, and leave depression behind? You may want to move to Naples, Florida or nearby Marco Island and Immokalee,...
Watercress: The Surprising Health & Diet Benefits You’d Never Guess
There are a number of “superfoods” out there, but this one, perhaps the least expensive, most low-calorie, and easiest to prepare, has somehow flown quietly under...
Insulin Pills, Artificial Pancreas Offer Hope of Easier Diabetes Treatments
Insulin pills and an artificial pancreas are two new tools being tested for preventing and treating diabetes. Each could free patients from daily blood...
Everyday Miracles Happen, Friends!
Life is full of everyday Miracles, friends!
My son, Shane (9) was surfing with his dad's Go Pro on Mothers day (May 2014) at Haskalls,...