Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 70

June 2, 2023

Former santitation worker on graduating from Harvard Law: You’re life can change forever with the right support

Former sanitation worker Rehan Staton reflects on how his family and community helped him graduate Harvard Law.

June 2, 2023

Kidnapping survivor shouts on viral Instagram, 'Stop scrolling!' as she reveals faces of missing Americans

Alicia "Kozak" Kozakiewicz of North Carolina is using her Instagram and TikTok to share seldom-seen missing persons' posters in hopes of reuniting individuals with their families.

June 2, 2023

Florida teen Dev Shah wins Scripps National Spelling Bee with winning word 'psammophile'

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old eighth-grade student from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy on June 1 after correctly spelling "psammophile."

June 2, 2023

Why this Pennsylvania kidnapping survivor is highlighting one missing person every day on Instagram

Alicia Kozak was kidnapped when she was 13 years old and now advocates for those who are missing by using her platform to share the posters of missing people in America.

May 31, 2023

Washington state firefighters rescue 12-year-old boy who fell 20 feet down well

Firefighters in Marysville, Washington, said the boy suffered lacerations to his head after falling down the well and is expected to recover.

May 30, 2023

African lizard found inside trash can in Pennsylvania small town: 'Fairly good condition'

A delivery driver reportedly found a Savannah monitor in a trash can on the side of a Pennsylvania road. The rescued exotic lizard has a new home and gig.

May 29, 2023

Zoo joy: Hearts melt when orangutan 'asks' to see baby through enclosure, then 'kisses' glass

An orangutan at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky warmed hearts after she tapped on the glass of her enclosure to try to see a three-month-old baby better — then kissed the glass.

May 29, 2023

Woman's $3,700 camera was accidentally donated to Goodwill — here's what happened next

A 23-year-old amateur photographer from San Diego, California, took to TikTok after her mom accidentally dropped off her $3,700 camera at an Arizona Goodwill. Here's what happened.

May 28, 2023

Police in Maine show up to boy's house for most surprising reason: 'Can't even articulate'

Myles Roman is a newly minted 4-year-old who's a big fan of his local police department — so much so that he invited them to help him celebrate at his birthday party.

May 25, 2023

North Carolina campus security officer goes viral for hugging graduating seniors before commencement

Valerie Baxter is warming the hearts of the thousands after a video was released showing her emotional farewell to High Point University's graduating students in May 2023.