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8th Grader Creates Website That Pairs Shelter Dogs With Compatible Owners– and it’s Working
8th grader Aiden Horwitz is the perfect example of how you are never too young to make a difference.
The 13-year-old is currently making headlines...
Friends of Disabled Man Carry Him Up Mountain So He Can Go Volcano Surfing
Zach Anner is a comedian and an adrenaline junky. He also happens to have cerebral palsy, but that hasn't stopped him from living an...
Foo Fighters See ‘Kiss Guy’ With a Sign in Audience, and Pull Him On Stage—And He Nails it
The song ended with Dave Grohl literally bowing before the talented fan.
How Barbara Bush Was a Pillar of Love and Devotion to Family (1925-2018)
Barbara Bush, a devoted wife, mother, political advisor, and advocate for literary education and women's rights, quietly passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday.
Girl Who Wanted to ‘Be Closer to Her Dad’ Becomes Youngest Female to Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
There is no greater motivator for success than family – and this 7-year-old just broke a world record so she could be closer to her dad in the clouds.
Dying Man Pleads With Facebook to Find Home For His Dog and the Response is Overwhelming
Walt Hollier said: “I could have not asked for a better conclusion. It’s a win for Diego, a win for me, and a win for men who need a buddy right now.”
Student Drives into Hurricane Path to Rescue Animals at Risk
These two pups were stranded in the path of Hurricane Harvey with very few rescue prospects – until Connor showed up.
This was no ordinary...
Unique Charter School Offers Impressive Second Chance for Adults
Gary Moore had to drop out of school at 11 years of age to take care of his baby sisters, and no one seemed...
Ten Celebrities Who Showed Us What Kindness Really Looks Like
Though we lost many this year, we also found reasons to adore the celebrities still among us – like these ten compassionate stars.
How This Unassuming Twitter Photo Saved the Life of a Man and His Dog
Quavas Hart was just trying to get some drone footage of the flooding – but after he posted a photo on social media, he received an interesting message.
These 7 Major U.S. Cities Achieved Double-digit Drop in Burglary Rates
Many major American cities continue to report overall declines in their crime rate, sustaining a positive downward trend that began the late 20th century.
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“Uber Against Hunger” Delivers Unused Food To Needy, Hits 1000-Meal Mark
What could be more perfect than using the “sharing economy” to deliver food that people don’t want to those who desperately need it?
That’s what...
Shelter Offers “Unadoptable” Feral Cats to Hunt Rats —With Big Success
With rat control problems up 67% in one year, Chicago is trying an old-fashioned, non-toxic, solution to solving the problem.
Spelling Bee Crowns Co-champions, Including Youngest Winner Ever
Can you spell Sesquipedalian?
These two could, and neither missed a word during 39 rounds, remaining cool under the pressure of a packed house and...
Watch Florence & the Machine Perform Surprise Concert for Teen in Hospice
English indie rock band Florence And The Machine played in Austin, Texas this weekend, but one of their biggest fans was unable to attend.
That’s...
Fabulous Update for Homeless Piano Man: Lands on His Feet in Big Way
A once homeless piano player has not only rehabilitated himself and his family relations, he has landed a recording contract less than a year...
Tiny House Built by Homeless Offered as Model for Ending Homelessness
A tiny house, built from scrap and donated lumber by volunteers and homeless people, could be a model for ending homelessness in South Carolina.
A...
Remember The Movers Who Give Free Service to Domestic Abuse Victims? 10 Companies That Won Our Hearts in 2015
From moving companies helping women escape abusive relationships to a CEO setting a $70,000 minimum wage for his workers, business was good in 2015.
Here are...
Chick-fil-A Owner Stuns Employees, Pays Them During 5 Month Shutdown
The owner of a fast food restaurant in Austin, Texas shocked his 50 employees by paying their full salaries during a five-month period when the business...
And the Happiest City in the United States is…
Which big cities in America have the most people who are thriving?
According to the 2014 Well-Being Index, Sarasota, Florida is probably the happiest metro...