Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 140

August 18, 2021

Nationwide education program promotes confidence, positivity in children

The organization Get Empowered is working to empower children in different communities around the nation through arts and education.

August 17, 2021

Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son

When Oliver had surgery, his mom and dad got him a toy sloth during his recovery and discovered the stuffed animal with two toes resembled their baby boy.

August 11, 2021

Man finds 3 lost rings within minutes of searching: ‘He’s a superhero’

Matt Goldsmith 32, from Worthing, U.K., is a metal detectorist who recently helped two people find their missing rings with his metal detector.

August 11, 2021

Arizona rescuers save 3 people trapped in vehicle from raging floodwaters, dramatic video shows

Arizona rescue teams saved three people trapped inside a pickup truck as raging floodwaters surrounded the vehicle near Tucson on Tuesday after a monsoon brought flash flooding to the state.

August 11, 2021

Man surprises wife with long-lost wedding video after finding it 14 years later, in an unlikely place

Drew and Kayla Gottfried thought their wedding video was lost forever.

August 9, 2021

Atlanta police officer describes viral act of kindness toward barefoot homeless man in emotional interview

An Atlanta police officer who was unknowingly caught on camera giving a barefoot homeless man a pair of shoes described what led her to perform the act of kindness.

August 7, 2021

New Jersey 12-year-old is world's youngest chess grandmaster

Abhimanyu Mishra is the world’s youngest chess grandmaster.

August 7, 2021

Kansas middle school students sing impromptu national anthem to veteran

A middle school chorus eating at a pizza joint in Kansas stopped in their tracks when they saw a Navy veteran eating with his wife. 

August 5, 2021

Thief steals 9-year-old twins' lemonade stand tip jar so police and community step in

A police force and neighborhood turned a sour moment into a sweet opportunity for two young entrepreneurs.

August 5, 2021

Florida firefighters rescue 7 dogs from burning home, 2 canines in critical condition: fire officials

Firefighters in Florida rescued seven dogs from an unoccupied home after a fire broke out on Wednesday, authorities said.