These 5 Good News Stories Are the Antidote to 2025’s Rage Bait
Your 2025 pick-me-up is here! We've curated a list of stories that show humanity at its most heartwarming.
The Heartwarming Way One Airline Delivers Holiday Magic to Kids in Need
United Airlines’s Fantasy Flights program spreads joy and wonder to children who could use a little extra Christmas cheer
Operation Turkey Drop: An Alaska Resident Brings Holiday Cheer (and Dinner!) to Remote Communities
A woman takes to the skies to make sure people in remote areas aren’t forgotten for the holidays
When Hurricane Helene Hit, Asheville, North Carolina, Banded Together—And Became 2025’s Nicest Place...
Asheville has always been a special place. But after a devastating event, residents rallied to support one another … and...
A Beloved Chicago Bookstore Becomes the Heart of a Community—And a Symbol of Hope and Belonging
Semicolon Books in Chicago is so much more than just a bookstore. Here's why it's one of 2025's Nicest Places...
How Residents of Monroe, Louisiana, Turned a Heartbreaking Loss into Community Purpose
In the face of a horrific tragedy, this small town came together and decided to create something beautiful
Ohio Residents Bring Unexpected Holiday Magic to North Carolina Hurricane Survivors
How can you help after a disaster? The residents of Medina, Ohio, came up with a unique idea that embodied...
This Amateur Circus Provides Joy and Refuge to an Indiana Community
A small town’s young residents have found purpose in this neighborhood mainstay for more than six decades
Fluent-ish: My Valiant Attempt to Master Multiple Languages
How many languages do I speak? Let's just say it's complicated.
Lessons Beyond the Textbook: How One Teacher Inspired Me to Be Great
Mrs. Korthaus taught me everything I needed to know, even before I had students of my own
11 Feel-Good Stories About Finding Your Way Back Home
The best part about leaving? Coming back.
Some People Have All the Luck: Real People Share Their Lucky Stories
Sometimes, the toast does fall jelly-side up! Readers share stories of getting lucky, from winning a free car (twice!) to...
How a Single Wave Influenced Gene Hackman’s Entire Life
For half a century, a single, simple gesture has haunted the actor—and played a part in his greatest roles
6 Tales of Good Fortune That Will Make You Smile
Looking for some inspiration (and stories that'll make you feel good)? Look no further than these true tales of good...
EXCLUSIVE: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton on Wellness & Motherhood: “Learning How to Say No Has...
Singer, actress and former co-host of The Real spills the tea on motherhood, holiday traditions and her big goals for...
12 People Share Their Most Unforgettable Election Day Memories
Stories about voting by the people, for the people
A Pair of Beagles Were Left to Wander in the Snow—Until a Kind Stranger Took Them In
The story of an expectant couple and a wise man (but not the ones you’re thinking of)
Little Helper of the Week: Watch This Little Girl Offer a Plate of Food to a Homeless Person
One small act can make a huge difference.
Uniting in the Face of Deadly Blizzards and Tragedy, Buffalo, New York, Is the Nicest Place in America
Despite natural disasters, shooting tragedies and Damar Hamlin's near-death experience, Buffalo's community is stronger than ever
Damar Hamlin: Thank You, Buffalo
In this touching letter, Damar Hamlin reflects on the support he's received from the Buffalo community, 2023's Nicest Place in...
Heroic Uber Driver Offers Ailing Passenger His Kidney
An Uber trip took a detour when the driver offered his ailing passenger one of his kidneys
How Unity Park Heals a Decades-Old Racial Injustice and Unites a Community
This park rights a historic wrong and brings people together with nature
This Flower Farm Delivers Free Flowers to Spread Cheer—and Fight Pollution
This nonprofit is spreading smiles and saving the earth, one bouquet at a time
A Devastating Flood Brings Out the Best in a Small Town
When the floodwaters rose in Red Lodge, Montana, so did a river of helping hands
Tasty Ribs and Helping Hands: Mark BBQ Serves 170,000 Meals to Those in Need
In addition to brisket burgers, this restaurant offers free meals and second chances
Meet the Train Track Hero Who Saved a Stranger from Electrocution
Deadly jolts of electricity kept anyone from grabbing the stranger—so a good Samaritan stepped up to help
Readers Share the Best Advice They Ever Got—and These Wise Words Are Gold
Readers share the life-changing lessons they were taught by others
Meet the Man Who Raises Money for the Homeless by Painting Their Portraits
A picture really is worth a thousand words
He Played a Superhero—but a Daring Rescue Made Him a Real-Life Hero
It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's Captain Harrisburg, saving the day thanks to his quick thinking and...
Readers Share Their Most Hilarious—and Inspiring—Sports Stories
Our readers share their sports stories, from the highlights that won trophies to the bloopers that won hearts
How National Parks Reconnected This Duo with Nature—and Each Other
A grandmother and grandson find a way to mend their broken relationship, one national park at a time
