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Inspired By Brother With Autism, New App Helps Adults With Special Needs Make Friends
Juliana Fetherman's 22-year-old brother has autism and ADHD and has been very lonely, due to his lack of friends.
Michael doesn’t have the social skills...
Boys Make $250,000 From Genius Christmas Invention—And Donate Thousands to Animal Shelters
According to tradition, January 6th (a.k.a. The Twelfth Day of Christmas) is when you’re supposed to take down your Christmas tree. Sadly, many folks,...
14 Years Ago the Amazon Was Being Bulldozed for Soy – Then Everything Changed As Corporations Joined Activists
Over the last 14 years, a unique public-private initiative has reduced soy farming deforestation in the Amazon, so much so, that almost no soy...
Americans Living in These States Are the Best at Saving Money – And They’re Saving For Different Things in 2020
New Yorkers are the most savings-conscious compared to any other state, according to a new poll of 5,000 Americans from all 50 states.
Interestingly, the...
From Pizza to Fresh Vegetables: When You’re in The Bronx, You’re Going to Get Fed By This Generous Community
During the pandemic, people in Riverdale in The Bronx have set up The Pizza Brigade and a Friendly Fridge on the street to feed those in need.
Scientists Generate Electrical Field That Can Help Repair Fractured Bones
Scientists have created a natural polymer device to heal broken bones that mimics the natural electric field of our body to stimulate bone growth.
New Senate Police Reform Bill Looks to Increase Accountability and Promote De-Escalation Training to ‘Rebuild Lost Trust’
Introduced by African-American Senator Tim Scott, the JUSTICE Act would increase police accountability and incentives for training programs, and much more.
10-Year-old Gives the Gift of Art to More Than 1,500 Kids in Shelters and Foster Care During Quarantine
Chelsea Phaire and her nonprofit, Chelsea's Charity, has helped to give away more than 2,000 boxes of art supplies to kids in shelters and foster care.
Readers Have Reported So Many Good Deeds, We Can Barely Keep Up; Here’s 10 to Get You Through the Day
These are just 10 of the sweet submissions of good deeds that GNN readers have been sending us since the start of the novel coronavirus outbreaks.
Mira a Esta Épica Gata Pirata que ha Pasado Toda su Vida Navegando
Esta valiente felina de 11 años ha pasado su vida entera explorando el océano en compañía de sus dueños -y las fotos son miaaauravillosas.
FDA Approves ‘World’s First’ Portable Bedside MRI Scanner Costing 20 Times Less Than Current Systems
This week's 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration means that the device will be ready for shipment this summer.
A Republican Red State Banned Discredited LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’ as Destructive
Utah became the 19th state to ban controversial LGBTQ conversion therapy after Republicans in both houses and the governor passed the ban last month.
This Epic Pirate Cat Has Spent Her Whole Life Sailing the Ocean (Look)
This 11-year-old fearless feline has spent her entire life exploring the ocean with her human companions—and the photos are purrrrfect.
Washington is Set to Join 11 States Demanding More Clean Cars, as EV Law Advances to House
Washington state may soon join 11 other US states in the Zero Emissions Vehicle program, to mandate that more EVs be sold by automakers.
Man Hailed as a Hero After He Rushed to Pull Driver From Burning Car After Fuel Explosion
If Edward Cyr had not rushed into action when he did, Glenwood Little may not have survived the car fire that erupted from his backseat earlier this month.
Thanks to Student’s Hunch, Seniors With Dementia Are ‘Coming Alive’ Again With the ‘Magic’ of Virtual Reality
The technology was shown to greatly decrease symptoms of depression and isolation in seniors suffering from dementia in more than 100 nursing communities.
More Than $21 Million Awarded to World’s Most Trailblazing Scientists to Further Their Research
More than $21.6 million has been awarded to the world's most trailblazing scientists for this year's Breakthrough Prizes.
Man Crafts Special Gift for Young Neighbor With Autism Enchanted by the American Flag
When Todd Disque spotted this pint-sized patriot admiring the American flag in his front lawn, he couldn't help but express his appreciation for the boy.
The Only Way for 4-Year-old to Get Surgery 3,000 Miles Away Was Fully-Equipped RV—And Strangers Sprung for It
When a 4-year-old with fatal heart defects needed to travel 3,000 for new miracle surgery, RV owners at Outdoorsy paid for the entire package.
Pawn Shop Owner Gives Motorized Wheelchairs to 580 People –Some Who Haven’t Been Outside in Years
An astonishing 580 people got their freedom back, thanks to a Connecticut businessman's passion and determination to repair and donate motorized wheelchairs.