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Good News in History, October 1
162 years ago today, the illustrious Mrs. Beeton published her Book of Household Management, a tome with everything to know about the running of a...
Good News in History, September 10
Happy 84th birthday to Roy Ayers, sometimes called the "Godfather of Neosoul," who pioneered a variety of off-mainstream jazz and funk genres with his...
Good News in History, July 18
102 years ago today, John Glenn, the American aviator, politician, and astronaut who became the third American in space, was born. The Ohio-born pilot...
Recently Arrived Ukrainians in Minneapolis Head to Mississippi to Help Tornado Victims
The mainstream media is filled with headlines of how the United States is helping Ukraine, but under the radar is how some Ukrainians are...
Fishing Skipper Saves 31 Lives After a Boat Capsizes in the English Channel
The skipper of a scallop trawler became an unlikely hero after a dinghy filled with refugees attempting to cross the English channel in wintertime...
Misinformation Experiment Has Potential to ‘Inoculate’ Millions of Social Media Users
Briefly exposing social media users to the tricks behind misinformation boosts awareness of harmful online falsehoods, says new research—and Google is set to deploy...
Ukraine Girl Bereft Without Her Cat is Reunited Thanks to Kind Strangers in 5 Countries and 7,000 Miles–WATCH
A truly astonishing story of war-time goodwill to mend a 10-year-old's broken heart will bring a tear to almost anyone's eyes.
Nearly a dozen people,...
Baby Blanket Crocheted by Queen Mary and Surviving WWII Set to Raise Money for Ukraine Children’s Fund
A baby blanket which was crocheted by Queen Mary and survived World War II is being sold to raise money to help children in...
Power of Internet Reunites Minneapolis Woman With Refugee She’d Given $100 to, Decades Ago
23-years ago, a cash gift of $100 from a generous American aboard an airline flight inspired hope in a pair of young women fleeing...
Irish Woman Who Won $145M Lottery Has Given Over Half: ‘I’m Addicted to Helping People’
A self-confessed charity addict won more than $145 million (£115) million in the lottery, allowing her to overdose on her admitted addiction.
Making news headlines...
Turning Seawater Into Drinking Water – With the Push of a Button
MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water.
The suitcase-sized...
With His Handmade Bowl, this 12-Year-old Raised $325,000 for Ukrainian Kids
After a young boy's woodworking project went viral, he seized on his new internet following to raise money—not for himself—but for the children of...
Dutch Visionary Helps Refugee Camp Recycling All of its Plastic Trash into New Products
A refugee camp in the northern Sahara that relies on international aid for everything has gotten their hands on small, relatively-portable plastic recycling machines...
Vancouver Couple Converts Their Huge Resort Property into a Ukrainian Refugee Home for Dozens
Owners of a nature resort in British Colombia have put renovations on hold to open up the stunning 81-acre property exclusively for housing Ukrainian...
Video Gamers Doing a World of Good: Fortnite Raised $144 Million for Ukraine Relief
Who says video games are a waste of time?
Game developers are raising money for Ukrainians both inside and outside of the besieged company, with...
Living Near a Leafy Green Park Cuts the Risk of a Stroke for 3.5 Million People
Living near a leafy green area cuts your risk of a stroke, scientists have found.
Their research shows that people who live less than 328...
MacKenzie Scott Donates $436 Million to Habitat for Humanity, Continuing Her Giving Spree Since Divorce
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity.
Calling it a “transformational donation”, Jonathan Reckford,...
Ukraine Inspires Us With Humanity and Hope: 8 Positive Stories From the Conflict
From charities and governments, to celebrities and everyday people, millions are pitching in to ease the burden for fleeing or sheltering Ukrainians. In turn,...
Strangers are Leaving Strollers, Diapers, and Toys at the Border for Ukrainian Refugee Moms (LOOK)
An image recently shared around social media of empty strollers on a Polish rail border crossing has inspired a mountain of donations for Ukrainian...
UPDATE: Airbnb and its Community Raise More Than $40 Million and Offers 150,000 Temp-Homes for Ukraine
GNN reported earlier this month that from March 2nd to March 3rd, people from around the world booked 61,000 nights in Ukrainian cities via...