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Students Use Makeshift Stretcher to Rescue Injured Hiker, a Skill They Had Been Practicing
A high school women's group rescued a hiker with a broken leg having trained for that exact situatio...
500 turtles saved from dying lake: 'There was so little water. They were stacked up as if they were on an elevator'
The university students were shocked when they explored the Outback and found five times as many tur...
As a teacher in Afghanistan, she tested the water fountains every morning to protect her girls from poison
Razia Jan’s fearless legacy was documented in the film “What Tomorrow Brings.”...
17 Ideas To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual celebration in May dedicated to the appreciation and support ...
Good News in History, May 4
200 years ago today, Frederic Edwin Church, one of the foremost painters in the American landscape m...
Heroes Corral 15 Horses in Raging Floodwaters to Rescue Them on Hawaiian Ranch
An experienced rancher and his 2 neighbors recently conducted a harrowing rescue of 15 horses from c...
Not 1, Not 2, but 5 Students Jump into Lifesaving Action as School Bus Driver Loses Consciousness
5 Mississippi middle school students leapt into action when their bus driver lost consciousness whil...
Two college students led a crusade to end herbicide use on their campus. Now they're doing the same at schools nationwide
Re:Wild Your Campus is on a mission to eliminate synthetic pesticides from all college campuses in t...
The new UK television dating show boosting deaf representation
A first-of-its-kind British Sign Language dating show is challenging misconceptions and bringing the...
School gardens lead to more positive attitudes about the environment, study finds
Many researchers have cataloged the benefits of school gardens, and they go far beyond just seeing h...
‘No contact’ on the rise: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans cut ties with loved ones
Nearly two in five Americans say they have gone no contact with a friend or family member in the pas...
Why is my 3-year-old so well-behaved at school but not at home?
The teachers rave about the letter writer’s 3-year-old daughter — who she does whatever she wants wh...
This 21-year-old saved up for years to buy her grandmother’s house back
Jailynn Dickerson surprised her grandmother in a viral video after working three jobs to purchase ba...
London’s newest museum opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community
V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with local young people h...
BookTok hits like 'Fourth Wing' and 'Sunrise at the Reaping' are saving brick-and-mortar bookstores across the country
BookTok is an online community that is predominantly made up of women. And they have had a real-worl...
Teacher’s Opera Karaoke Goes Viral and Lands Him Audition on Britain’s Got Talent (WATCH His Nessun Dorma)
A teacher’s pub karaoke rendition of the opera classic Nessun Dorma was so good that it went viral—a...
Unlikely Prom King Is School Principal Who Disarmed an Active Shooter in the Lobby (WATCH)
At an Oklahoma High School, an unlikely candidate was recently crowned Prom King: Principal Kirk Moo...
First Ever Complete Skeletal Cast of 30-Foot Extinct Alligator–See it in Georgia
A museum in Georgia is now home to the world's first complete and scientifically accurate mounted sk...
She Found Her Soulmate 4 Months After Deciding to Start a Family On her Own With IVF
A nurse who gave up on dating decided to pay for IVF treatment to have a baby on her own, before mee...
Historic Florida Town to Finally Get its Brick-Lined Streets Back After 10 Years of Advocating
Local but lovely, a historic street in a Florida town is getting a new-old makeover, that will resto...
Good News in History, April 17
62 years ago today, Americans got their first glimpse of Ford's new sporty car. The Mustang first ap...
What went right this week: a healthy kickstart for school dinners, plus more
School dinners got a healthy kickstart, there was good news for golden eagles, and the new issue of ...
The sustainable London markets championing local makers
London’s markets are opening this spring with a focus on sustainability and community...
Good News in History, April 16
108 years ago today, Xuan Hua, also known by the dharma name An Tzu, was born. Xuan Hua founded The ...
Chicago Turns All Public School IDs into Library Cards to Boost Student Access
In 2022 during a conceptual bid to improve library access, Chicago Public Schools thought they'd see...
Brazil’s Blue-and-Yellow Macaws Return to Rio After 200 Years: ‘A dream come true’
In Rio de Janeiro's largest urban park, the tumult of the city can subside to the faintest murmur am...
What does the new £1bn investment in community energy really mean?
It’s the largest public investment in community-owned green power in the UK to date. But how can com...
Tree They Planted as Teen Sweethearts Suddenly Had Baby Offshoot Growing After She Got Pregnant
It’s a simple story of well-rooted love, nurtured year after year, blooming, and producing fruit—but...
Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum — and he's giving it to teachers for free
The NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation is on a mission to “get kids stoked about science.” He an...
Toddler Loves Telling Stories, So Music-Teacher Dad Turns Them Into THE Catchiest Bops Ever (Listen)
His songs are born inside the imagination of a three-year-old girl. But thanks to her music-teacher ...
12-yo Girl Named a Hero for Running into Burning Home to Save Brothers
A Georgia pre-teen saved her older brothers from potentially perishing in a fire that consumed the l...
Idaho banned Pride flags at official buildings. So, Boise wrapped its flag poles with rainbow tape
The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president s...
College students install solar power in rural village that has never had electricity
About 30% of rural Amazonian neighborhoods do not have electricity....
'I Want To Mow Your Lawn:' Veteran provides free lawn care to neighbors in need
Springer Blankenship volunteers with I Want To Mow Your Lawn, a nonprofit that provides free lawn ca...
Singapore’s First 3D-Printed Bridge Planned for 2028 After Rigorous Testing
Singapore's transportation officials are set to debut the use of 3D-printed concrete in the form of ...
D.C. can’t outrun its steakhouse reputation
For years, Washington chefs worked to change the city’s image. Now they’re leaning in even as beef p...
Will ‘sky couches’ make economy less miserable?
United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce its version. The “Relax Row” is set to d...
Here's how Sandy Hook Promise is fighting back against gun violence
So far in 2026, there have been eight school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise wants to reduce their occ...
DeSantis banned Pride crosswalks in Florida, so Miami Beach painted rainbows in a park instead
The city used funds from a 2025 budget surplus to replicate the Pride crosswalk in a nearby park....
A Catholic college banned birth control. So students started the 'Womb Service' to deliver it instead
Students provide condoms and morning-after pills with no judgement....
Small S. Korea Town Welcomes First Newborn in 17 Years as Nation’s Fertility Rate Continues to Rise
A small, rural town in South Korea is celebrating the first child birth in 17 years as the country c...
Exhausted during a ‘relaxing’ vacation? Waking early is the first way to fix it.
To avoid social jet lag on a short vacation, align your internal clocks with these external cues, in...
Ask a Vet: Tick season is almost here. Here’s what you need to know.
Ticks will suck your pet’s blood, and they transmit some nasty infectious diseases....
Boston turned an old school into an affordable housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors
Once the site of a school in Boston, LGBTQ+ elders gather in an affordable, inclusive living campus....
To make people smile when it rains, his sidewalk art appears only when wet
The Seattle artist said he created the technique as an answer to gloomy weather....
5 Friends Take Same Photo for Over 4 Decades: ‘We Vowed to Keep it Going No Matter What’ (LOOK)
Five friends from California have been taking the same photo while on vacation together since 1982. ...
Three decades later, Tokyo’s ‘Lost in Translation’ hotel remains cinematic
After an extensive renovation, the Park Hyatt retains its famous allure as a soaring refuge....
Good News in History, March 29
155 years ago today, the Royal Albert Hall opened in London and quickly became one of the world's mo...
Why you should be baking with rye flour
Rye flour isn’t just for bread. Here’s how it can elevate your baked goods....
Solution to Evan Birnholz’s March 29 crossword, ‘Lost at Sea’
There must not be something in the water....
She set a world record in her 60s — and says she’s stronger than ever at 76
Diana Nyad made her 110-mile swim when she was 64. She reflects on how she continues to grow her str...
TSA lines are so out of control that travelers are hiring line-sitters
Airports are not encouraging the solution, but it isn’t stopping some entrepreneurs....
You asked: What’s the best way to sear meat without so much splattering?
How to cut down on the mess when cooking meat? We answered this reader question....
What parents need to know about ‘Pretty Lethal,’ ‘The Madison’ and more
Common Sense Media also reviews “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” and “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Sp...
The country's oldest mall has been turned into apartments. Rent is just $550 a month
The Arcade in Providence, Rhode Island closed after 188 years in business. Then, it was transformed ...
Pig who ‘talks’ using buttons gets Guinness World Record for his viral fame
Merlin, a miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig, was recognized by Guinness World Records for his larg...
$500 tee times, private yachts: Bachelor(ette) trips are out of control
Bachelor and bachelorette trips have become increasingly elaborate and costly, with social media and...
A celebrity chef’s new D.C. restaurant plays it painfully safe
Michael Mina’s follow-up to Bourbon Steak tastes more corporate than creative....
Community Rallies Around Local Autistic Barista After His Tip Jar Was Stolen
An autistic barista who had a day’s worth of tips stolen from his coffee shop was left “speechless” ...
Calvin Tomkins, who narrated the rise of contemporary art, dies at 100
During a six-decade career at the New Yorker, Mr. Tomkins profiled scores of artists, including Marc...
As natural wine goes mainstream, here’s what the haters are missing
Often derided by the wine establishment, natural, organic and biodynamic wines are now part of the c...
Family pleads for help as teen faces life-threatening bone marrow failure
A father is appealing for donors as his teenage son faces a life-threatening blood disorder and need...
Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New Car
A group of North Texas dads raised money for a new car for a beloved school crossing guard, leaving ...
College Freshman Brings a Nostalgic General Store Back to Olde Towne Community in Virginia
Despite having her college years ahead of year, and only just obtaining the right to sign her name, ...
Indonesian cuisine is vast and varied. Artha Rini celebrates it all.
The diminutive Kensington restaurant’s extensive menu celebrates all that Indonesian cuisine has to ...
Someone Used This Coin as Bus Fare and Worker Discovers it was Minted by the Phoenicians 2,000 Years Ago
Struck 2,100 years ago on the coast of Spain by mariners from the Fertile Crescent, a coin bizarrely...
Ground Beef Bourguignon
This quick stew, inspired by the classic French boeuf bourguignon, calls for ground beef instead of ...
Tokyo Clover Cocktail
This hot, tea-based riff on the Irish coffee crowns grassy green-tea-and-mint-infused gin with a sof...
Avgolemono Chickpea Soup With Orzo and Dill
This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo ...
Dining chat: What is the best way to split a restaurant bill with friends?
Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves....
Chicken Tikka Kebabs
These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make....
Planned Expansion to Take Latin America’s Largest Solar Plant Beyond 1 Gigawatt Capacity
The state-owned energy utility Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has announced an ambitious expan...
Life lessons: Naz Shah on what life so far has taught her
The British politician on being optimistic, what she learned from her incarcerated mother, and her e...