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Watch Sympathetic Robber Return Money to Terrified Woman After He Sees Her Bank Account Balance
Even though most people would not feel kindness for a knife-wielding robber, this compassionate crook has been garnering praise from around the world.
World’s Largest National Wealth is Now Being Withdrawn From Oil and Gas Stocks
Norway manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund in the world – and they just announced the beginning of their phase-out of fossil fuel investment.
Metallica Feeds the Hungry on Every Stop of Their World Tour
This is just one way that the band has been benefiting thousands of people in need during their current world tour.
Special on 9/11: After Losing 66 People, Investment Bankers Make Most Memorable Investment They’d Ever Make (Podcast)
One of the most inspiring stories to come out of 9/11 is the investment banking firm that lost 66 employees in the World Trade Center. Their response will echo for a century as the most memorable investment they would ever make.
10 Ways to Make the World a Better Place With Your Better Half
What better way to bond with your significant other than teaming up to make the world a better place?
Trio of Nations Sign Landmark Agreement to Protect World’s Largest Tropical Wetland
In a groundbreaking show of international conservation, three South American countries have all signed a landmark agreement to preserve the Pantanal.
The Pantanal is a...
5-Year-old Empties Piggy Bank to Buy Milk For Classmate – and Raises Money to Buy Hundreds More
This 5-year-old has always had milk with every meal – so when she noticed that one of her classmates couldn't afford to buy a...
4 of World’s Biggest Cities to Ban Diesel Vehicles by 2025
In an effort to ease air pollution in city centers, Paris, Athens, Mexico City, and Madrid announced plans to ban diesel vehicles by 2025.
11 World Cup Stars, Like Ronaldo and Neymar, Make Ebola Safety Video
Doctors have inspired top international football players to join together to promote and raise awareness of simple preventative measures in the fight against Ebola.
The "11 against...
Habitats Restored as World’s Largest Dam Removal Unleashes U.S. River
The second of two dams along the Elwha River in Washington State was demolished by crews Tuesday at Glines Canyon. The Elwha River now...
Banker Saves 20,000 From Nepal to Uganda With Her Profits
Audette Exel lives a double life. In the world's financial capitals, the business owner advises companies on mergers and raises money for global fund...
Inspirational Kids Changing the World One Service Project at a Time
Ian Brennan wasn’t satisfied. Even after helping his local food bank setup a new computer database, he wanted to do more. That’s why he...
Interfaith Churches Convince Banks to Give $30 Million to Help Foreclosed Families
An interfaith group in Virginia has shown what a grassroots group can do when working together for positive change -- in this case, helping...
Join Wall Street. Save the World.
While some of his peers have shunned Wall Street as the land of the morally bankrupt, Jason Trigg’s moral code steered him there. He...
Mother Pumps 86 Gallons of Breast Milk for Premature Babies, Wins World Record
A mother in North Texas has been awarded a Guinness World Record for donating breast milk.
Alicia Richman, 28, from Granbury, pumped over 86 gallons...
Renewable Energy Investment Powers to Record $257 Billion Worldwide
Total investment in renewable power and fuels last year surged by 17% to a record $257 billion, according to a report issued yesterday by...
Maternal Deaths Drop By Nearly Half Worldwide Over 20 Years
The number of women dying of pregnancy and childbirth related complications has almost halved in 20 years, according to a new joint U.N. report...
Online Petitions Are Changing the World
A battle between a class of fourth graders and a major movie studio would seem an unequal fight. But new Internet tools are allowing...
Online Petitions Are Changing the World
A battle between a class of fourth graders and a major movie studio would seem an unequal fight. But new Internet tools are allowing...
Google Joins With Angels to Bankroll Education Microloan Upstart Vittana
Vittana, the Seattle non-profit that’s facilitating micro-loans to students in developing countries, has received a $250,000 grant from Google. Seattle tech CEOs are also...