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Optimistic People Shown to Sleep Better and Longer

Having an optimistic attitude does a lot more than just improve your mood—this new research says that it helps you get a better nights sleep.

NBA Star Gives Heartwarming Response to 9-Year-old’s Letter Asking Why His Shoes Were Only for Boys

When a 9-year-old girl expressed her disappointment over the sizing options for Stephen Curry's shoes, he had the sweetest response.

This Elementary School Classroom for Parents Has Dramatically Improved How Kids (and Adults) Thrive

When these parents and their youngsters go to their own elementary school classrooms, it has a dramatic impact on how they thrive.

Years After Stealing Iconic Clock, Honest Thief Returns It So Detroit Can Rebuild

“Thank you so much. I loved that clock and I loved that station,” said the thief after workers rescued the antique from its secret hideout.

Cat Running Across a Baseball Field Triggers a Movement That Saved 38,000 Animals

Evie the cat became a televised superstar when she ran across the baseball field 28 years ago – but more importantly, she became the inspiration for a life-saving movement.

‘Angel’ Dad is the Only Foster Parent Willing to Take in Terminally-ill Children

LISTEN to this Good News Guru story from the radio broadcast with Ellen K. and Geri on KOST-103.5 (Subscribe to our new podcast on iTunes – or for Androids, on Podbean) — or Read...

Cop Writes Amusing “Police Report” of Furry Carjacker Found on His Windshield

Everyone needs a break from the seriousness of life – including the police. This officer in particular took a break from fighting crime to write...

Watch Elephants and Lions Frolicking on Donated Leftover Christmas Trees

All of these Christmas trees that weren't able to find proper homes for the holidays will be used to delight elephants, lions, and wildlife instead.

When Boy Donates Prized Jersey For Puerto Rico Relief, Soccer Hero Responds in Kind

This 7-year-old donated his most prized possession to raise money for Puerto Rico – and he managed to impress his soccer hero in the process.

A ‘Love Army’ of People Donate $9 Million to Las Vegas Heroes

Within hours of a tragic shooting, online fundraising campaigns began collecting donations for victims and their families. In two days they raised more than...

For the First Time Ever, Wild Bears Given Second Chance at Life

In the state of California, any bear that harms a human is considered a public safety threat that must be euthanized in order to...

NFL Player Spends Thousands so Kids Can Have Fun in the Sun For Free

Marshawn Lynch, newly-appointed running back for the Oakland Raiders, has just announced that he will be giving away 2,000 free waterpark tickets to his...

This Stump Has Been Turned into a Perfect Tribute to the Giving Tree

A California woman turned a stump on her sidewalk into a beautiful homage to the beloved Shel Silverstein book 'The Giving Tree'.

Prince Left No Heirs Behind, But Lived Secret Humanitarian Life

Even though Prince prepared no will and left no heirs to his pop music estate, he left behind a legacy of better lives for...

Carolina Man To Drive 900 Miles With Truckload of Water for Flint (WATCH)

Following the charity efforts of stars like Pearl Jam, Cher, and The Game, one man in a city far away is joining the ranks...

Child Returns Wallet With Sweet Note ‘You Look Like Nice Person’

We all know the heart-stopping anxiety that comes from losing something important. Taylor Sloan felt that after dropping her wallet at a motocross event. NEED MORE SMILES?....GET...

Australian Widow Leaves $4 Million Mansion To Help Homeless Kids

Lily Fardell may not have had any children of her own, but many children who don’t have a home will be living a better...

She Sold Late Husband’s Lamborghini, Raised $500K for Suicide Prevention

A California widow has parted with one of the last tangible reminders of her husband, who took his own life, so she might help save...

Anonymous Donor Gives $34 Million to One of California’s Poorest Cities

How does someone give a “transformative” gift to preschoolers and African-American students, low-income renters and ex-prisoners, all at once with the stroke of a...

Man Builds Tiny House for Homeless Woman Sleeping in the Dirt (WATCH)

A 60-year-old homeless woman named Smokie has been sleeping outside in the dirt a few doors down from a man named Elvis Summers. Most mornings,...