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Discover uplifting community stories from around the world. The Good in Us highlights positive news, hopeful moments, and meaningful progress.
Townâs Beloved Santa Claus Delivers a Very Special Present to Someone in NeedâHis Donated Kidney
A man who dresses up every year as Santa Claus to spread Christmas cheer has just delivered a very special present. Thou...
Over 100 Refill Stations for Home/Laundry Cleaners to Open Across Singapore at 30% Discount
A company which learned that Singapore's recycling rates have "plateaued" around 11% is deploying over 100 refill machin...
5 reasons more Americans are cutting off their own parents, according to psychologist
The spotlight on NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' family estrangement has sparked renewed interest in why relatives become...
How schools are winning children over to healthier lunches
The government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade...
64-yo Father of Five Graduates as a Nurse After Studying Alongside His Son as an Immigrant
In a story that shows how it's never too late to learn, a man in the UK has graduated from nursing school at 64. His edu...
Good News in History, August 3
On this day 100 years ago, Tony Bennett, the famed jazz and pop singer, who passed away just last year, was born. Winner...
A small New Hampshire city is building tunnels just for salamanders. They're already saving lives
In the neighboring state of Vermont, salamander crossings constructed in 2015 have reduced the number of amphibian death...
Good News in History, August 1
61 years ago today, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction novel Dune was published. Set in the distant future amidst a fe...
How community football is helping youth stay out of trouble
From knife-crime prevention to mental health support, grassroots football is being taken seriously as a tool for social ...
University students invent first-ever solar-powered ambulance. It provides fully off-grid care in rural areas
In addition to using clean energy, the ambulance aims to close healthcare gaps in some of the worldâs most remote region...
Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daughter into Beloved Community Event: Meet âLibrary Dadsâ
Once upon a time, in a little town called Atlanta, there was a dad who decided on a lark to take his 4-month-old baby gi...
After Hurricane Helene, one North Carolina town is going solar to survive the next storm
Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackout...
Every $1 a city spends on parks returns $3 â and scientists want more trees
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - ...
âItâs brought a sense of community back to the townâ
A growing backlash against the Premier League has sparked huge interest in community clubs, which make football affordab...
Man Shocked to Discover Familyâs Kitchen Table was Actually His Ancestorâs Qing Dynasty âDiplomaâ
In some of those really old countries: Greece, Turkey, China, history has a funny way of piling up and losing some of it...
Off-duty North Texas Firefighter Saves 3 Children Trapped Under Boat on 4th of July
From the Dallas Morning News comes the story of a firefighter who went above and beyond the call of duty, even though he...
After 5-yo Diagnosed with Rare Disease, Little Sister Wanted to Be Her âBraveâ Bone Marrow Donor
From Salt Lake City comes the touching story of a 5-year-old girl saved thanks to a bone marrow transplant from none oth...
About 40M squirrels are killed by drivers each year. So this city created the world's first-ever 'squirrel bridge'
The cityâs passion for protecting squirrels has even led to an annual âSquirrel Fest.â...
Senior Center Worker Celebrates 50 Years on the Job Without Using a Single Sick Day
Tom McKievick says his job is challenging yet entertaining, a good combination for a perspective career. Yet when he saw...
An EMT is dressing up as 'The Roanoke Raven' to save his city: 'If it takes wearing a superhero mask to do it, letâs do it'
By day, heâs already a hero. By night, heâs a different kind of hero....
The marginalised groups finding community through football
Shut out of the sport for generations, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots clubs...
'Hostile architecture' makes it impossible for homeless people to rest in public. One city just voted to eliminate it
The city council approved a resolution that prohibits the city from installing âhostile architectureâ in public infrastr...
Artist Creates Amazingly Detailed Drawings Using Only Typewriter Keystrokes (LOOK)
A London artist has created a series of amazing artworksâincluding a scene from Wimbledonâs centre courtâusing just keys...
Good News in History, July 11
90 years ago today, the RFK Bridge, also known as the Triborough Bridge, opened to traffic in New York City. Together, t...
Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason
Experts warn summer travelers to inspect hotel mattresses and furniture as bedbug activity surges across top U.S. cities...
Florida Teenâs âStorm Smartâ Program Teaches Hurricane Preparedness to Students â Because the Schools Didnât
From South Florida comes the story of an intrepid teenager who's developed a mini curriculum on hurricane preparedness t...
New âSagrada Familiaâ LEGO Set Marks Basilicaâs Completion and 100 Years Since Gaudiâs Death
This year will see the Sagrada Familia basilica finally finished in Barcelona, on the 100th anniversary of the death of ...
Good News in History, July 10
Happy Birthday to the gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples, who turns 86 years old today. Born in Chicago, she started ...
6 New Electric Buses in Colorado Double as Backup Batteries for Denver Area Power Grid
A Colorado town's new electric school bus fleet also doubles as a backup battery to help out during peak power demand. C...
Revealed: the worldâs most liveable cities in 2026
Asian cities have shot up the latest Global Liveability Index, which has just been released. Where does your city rank?...
This âOutback Barberâ Brings Hair-Cutting Workshops to Remote Islands, Leaving Dignity and Doos in His Wake
There's an old saying: cut a man's hair, and he's fresh for a month. Teach a man to cut hair, and he's fresh for a lifet...
Mamdani promised public grocery stores. Now he's opening NYC's first city-funded pet food pantry, too
The new initiative accompanies free and low-cost spay and neuter services in all five boroughs....
Quirky Campaign Leaves Nice Surprises on Cars of Anyone Who Took Cabs Home from the Bar
It's an early-summer's night and you left your truck at the bar because you chose not to drive drunkâwell someone's noti...
Neighbors Pull Grandma Out of Burning Home But Looked Like âDrunk Thugsâ in Doorbell Camera Alert Sent to Daughter
Hero neighbors raced into a burning home to save an 87-year-old grandma after her daughter watched the terrifying fire o...
Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence Discovered by National Archives in UKâOne of Only 11 Known to Survive
A rare 1776 printing of the US Declaration of Independence â one of just 11 known to survive and the only copy outside t...
Students trade lecture halls for tree canopies in hands-on forestry course
After observing how many forestry courses gave students limited chances to learn through hands-on experiences, one profe...
Dad Gave Up His Old Mustang to Raise 6 Kids. Decades Later, His Son Got it Back
It was a 1969 Mustang Mach 1, Daniel Allen would tell his boys; the best car he'd ever owned. And he traded it away to m...
She gave up her Olympic dreams to become a nun. Now, she's raised $2.6M to feed families by running marathons
Sister Stephanie Baliga has spent 15 years running marathons to help her community....
Woman Wins Lottery And Immediately Gives Neighbor 5,000 to Take the Family on Vacation
A 48-year-old woman who won a million in the lottery immediately gave her neighbors a gift of five thousand, so they can...
Million Dollar Makeover Turns Old Railroad Bridge into Cityâs Trendiest Venue With a View
GNN has previously reported on heritage American architecture finding new life as hospitality and entertainment centers....
New tiny home village will houses the homeless with $300 monthly rent and free healthcare
The new community is in the process of being built, and will include 50 cottage homes for new residents....
Young women now have a 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death thanks to the HPV vaccine
Deaths have dramatically declined since school-age girls in England started being offered the vaccine in 2008 â and itâs...
Dawn of Modular Architecture Sees 26-Story Apartment Finished in 5 Days Thanks to US-China Collab.
It was a rare snowy day in southcentral China's Changshaâa city of ancient innovationâwhen flatbeds loaded with steel ar...
Good News in History, June 24
125 years ago today, the shoe salesman Chuck Taylor was born in Indiana. While playing basketball in high school, Taylor...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned cities against Pride displays. San Francisco doubled down with rainbow lasers
"We have always been a city that leads with our values," Mayor Daniel Lurie said....
Good News in History, June 22
76 years ago today, Walt Disney Productions released Lady and the Tramp, then advertised as Disney's "happiest motion pi...
30,000 Scottish Descend on Boston for World CupâAnd the Amazing Viral Videos Remind Us Weâre All Neighbors
It's estimated that 30,000 Scottish football fans descended on the city of Boson last week, and the ensuing shenanigans ...
NYC Taxi Driver Gets $75,000 Helping Hand After Knicks Fans Destroyed his Car
While many in New York City expended every breath in celebration of the Knicks NBA championship win, many others will ha...
How student art is helping fund change
With this yearâs theme exploring identity and unity, Students Rebuild is showing young people how creativity can connect...
Good News in History, June 18
78 years ago today, Columbia Records introduced the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-A...
Brooklyn, Minneapolis named best US cities for biking in 2026 â see where yours ranks
To qualify, a city must be connected by safe, low-stress routes like bike lanes, park loops, and protected paths. The be...
Juneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes the Black struggle for education
In the 15 years following the Civil War, a total of 59 HBCUs had opened their doors to Black students....
6-Year-old Finds Ancient Viking Sword on School Field Trip, Buried for 1,300 Years
Imagine you're 6 years old, it wouldn't get much better than finding a dinosaur bone or a swordâand that's exactly when ...
Greg Abbott banned rainbow crosswalks in Texas. So El Paso wrapped Pride flags around their street lights instead
City officials collaborated with local LGBTQ+ communities to find a legal loophole around Governor Abbottâs 2025 order....
Proposed data centers would cover 14% of this Pennsylvania town. Locals are fighting back
Residents of Archbald, Pennsylvania are creating the blueprint for how to protecting communities from the noise, heat, a...
Thousands Donate to Help Nebraska Ranchers Who Couldnât Feed Their Herds After Wildfires Burn Every Acre
A few months ago the largest wildfire in Nebraska history burned a thousand square-miles of ranch land. It burned every ...
France Salutes America Flying Over Statue of LibertyâLaunching Month of Celebrations for 250 Years of Friendship
The skies over New York City turned red, white, and blue on Tuesday as France launched Mission #LibertĂŠ250 to celebrate ...
Good News in History, June 11
40 years ago today, Ferris Buellerâs Day Off hit the big screen. The hit comedy directed by John Hughes tells the epic t...
Two brothers selling lemonade had the cops called on them. The first officer to respond invited the whole town to support them
Parez and Jakkhi Reese were reported for running a perfectly legal lemonade stand. The reaction from local first respond...
The island festival putting nature before acts
An Isle of Wight festival is swapping big-name headliners for beach cleans and community-led events...
Win a Free Wedding at Historic Hudson Valley Estate For Couple With the Best Story
A historic Hudson Valley estate built in 1895 is reopening as a wedding venue and retreatâand the owners, a husband-and-...
Good News in History, June 6
80 years ago today, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was created with 11 teams. Interestingly, it was founded i...
Good News in History, June 5
1,363 years ago today, the Daming Palace Complex in the Tang Dynasty capital of Chang'an, modern day Xi'an, was complete...
The schools giving children a say in how they are run
As trust in democracy declines, a project putting pupilsâ voices at the heart of school life is proving its worth...
Rescuing Londonâs Precious Building Materials Diverting Them from Dumps for Reuse
A salvage and reuse operation in London is ensuring that every charming bit of wood, brick, glass, porcelain, and steel ...
Last year, this New Jersey city experienced its first 'homicide-free summer' in 50 years. Police reform is to thank
Community and activist groups, as well as local media, played a major role in better policing by the Camden County Polic...
50 Best Ways To Support The Trans Community, From A Trans Activist
Ben Greene, a trans author, advocate, and speaker gives allies 50 introductory actions to take to support and uplift tra...
Louisville Restaurant Donates 100% of ProfitsâOver $100K in its First Year to Local Nonprofits
A purpose-driven restaurant located outside Louisville, Kentucky, just surpassed $100,000 in donations to local and nati...
'No Kings' nationwide protest is back for Trump's 80th birthday. Here's everything you need to know
A 90-minute concert in New York City will headline the fourth No Kings event....
Harry Styles is giving fans free concert tickets, under one condition: They must volunteer
It may be the only way for some fans to make their way to the âTogether Togetherâ tour this summer....
31 Ideas To Take Action & Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month! Weâve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community â all...
Good News in History, May 27
96 years ago today, the Chrysler Building opened to the public in New York City. Constructed by Walter Chrysler, founder...
Facing Desertification, Manâs Campaign Draws 30,000 Volunteers to Plant 1 Million Trees in his County
From China's arid Gansu Corridor comes the story of a rural county welcoming thousands of big city volunteers after a vi...
Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork
Tucked away in the parks and alleyways of East London lies one of the city's most vibrant collections of public art. Wha...
Good News in History, May 22
180 years ago today, the Associated Press organized in New York City as a nonprofit news cooperative to reduce the cost ...
Man Gathers Up Family Acres Home to Moose and Mountain Lion and Returns Them to Indian Tribe
Early in May, GNN reported how Australia and USA citizens have amassed 85 million acres of private land specifically for...
With Every Free Clean, Window Washer Influencer Spotlights Great, Struggling Restaurants in Kansas City
With every pass of his squeegee, a window washer in Kansas City reveals the personal story behind his favorite local bus...
Growing Coffee in the Worldâs Densest City: Hong Kong Roastery Hails Beans That Arenât Imported
From CNN's travel desk comes the story of a miracle passion project that goes down smoothâand tastes great with a bagel....
Instead of Arresting Indigenous Fishermen, Australia Begins to Pay Them to Control Sea Urchin Plague
Native coastal Australians are experiencing a dramatic reversal of fortunesâfrom facing jail time over fishing to being ...
Ancient Egyptian Crypt of 22 Singing Priests Unsealed for the First Time in Luxor
In Luxor, a large burial chamber has been uncovered in one of the city's ancient necropolises that has remained undistur...
Monet for nothing: the famous artworks cheering up UK high streets
Reproductions of works by Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh are being hung in town centres to bring art closer to communities...
Students Work to Fundraise to Save Habitat Where They Watch Bald Eagle Chicks on Livestream
4th grade science teacher Sara Stinson must have known she was doing a great job when her intrepid students began giving...
Villageâs Honored Oak with its Own Stone Wall Wins European Tree of the Year
In late March, the European Tree of the Year contest awarded Lithuania's 400-year-old Laukiai Oak 1st place. Its incredi...
College Commencement Speaker Announces Heâs Paying Off Final Year of Loans For Graduates to Honor Father
Over 170 students set to graduate from North Carolina State University were about to get the surprise of a lifetime when...
Hero British Cop âSaves Lifeâ of American Officer While on Holiday in Nashville
A British policeman has been hailed as a hero after helping to save the life of an American officer while on holiday in ...
With Mills Shuttered, Grassroots Effort Hopes to Give Welsh Valley New Purpose with Gorgeous 83-mile Hiking Trail
A new 3-day hiking trail is breathing life (and money) back into a historic valley in the Welsh countryside. Famous for ...
Shanghai Achieves 98% Industrial Recycling Rates After 2019 Waste Management Plan
In 2019, the Chinese megalopolis of Shanghai began a full-steam-ahead approach to reducing solid waste generation in the...
Good News in History, May 13
Happy 70th Birthday to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation. Born in I...
Fitness expert visits gyms nationwide, shouts out 4 clubs for 'getting it rightâ
New York City-based fitness expert Kenny Santucci reveals his favorite gyms across the U.S., and explains what makes a g...
One night a year, volunteer crossing guards save the lives of Maine's wild frogs
The first warm, wet spring night sends frogs and salamanders from the forest, bearing fresh evidence of threats from war...
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 situation. It started when t...
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 turtles as they expecte...
As a teacher in Afghanistan, she tested the water fountains every morning to protect her girls from poison
Razia Janâs fearless legacy was documented in the film âWhat Tomorrow Brings.â...
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 chest-high floodwater...
Good News in History, May 4
200 years ago today, Frederic Edwin Church, one of the foremost painters in the American landscape movement known as the...
17 Ideas To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual celebration in May dedicated to the appreciation and support of Americaâs teacher...
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 the U.S. by 2030....
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 while driving, and are b...
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 deaf community into...
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 how food grows....
âNo contactâ 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 past year, according to...
This 21-year-old saved up for years to buy her grandmotherâs house back
Jailynn Dickerson surprised her grandmother in a viral video after working three jobs to purchase back the house, which ...
Why is my 3-year-old so well-behaved at school but not at home?
The teachers rave about the letter writerâs 3-year-old daughter â who she does whatever she wants when sheâs home....
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-world impact on bookstor...
Londonâs newest museum opens as âcivic spaceâ for creativity and community
V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with local young people helping to shape its ...
Teacherâs Opera Karaoke Goes Viral and Lands Him Audition on Britainâs Got Talent (WATCH His Nessun Dorma)
A teacherâs pub karaoke rendition of the opera classic Nessun Dorma was so good that it went viralâand also earned the a...
First Ever Complete Skeletal Cast of 30-Foot Extinct AlligatorâSee it in Georgia
A museum in Georgia is now home to the world's first complete and scientifically accurate mounted skeleton of Deinosuchu...
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 Moore. Moore was recent...
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 restore the oldie charm a...
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 meeting her soulmate fo...
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 Positive News launch...
Good News in History, April 17
62 years ago today, Americans got their first glimpse of Ford's new sporty car. The Mustang first appeared in showrooms ...
The sustainable London markets championing local makers
Londonâs 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 Dharma Realm Buddhis...
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 whether teens would...
Brazilâs Blue-and-Yellow Macaws Return to Rio After 200 Years: âA dream come trueâ
In Rio de Janeiro's largest urban park, the tumult of the city can subside to the faintest murmur among the thick Atlant...
Tree They Planted as Teen Sweethearts Suddenly Had Baby Offshoot Growing After She Got Pregnant
Itâs a simple story of well-rooted love, nurtured year after year, blooming, and producing fruitâbut the latest chapter ...
What does the new ÂŁ1bn investment in community energy really mean?
Itâs the largest public investment in community-owned green power in the UK to date. But how can communities get involve...
Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum â and he's giving it to teachers for free
The NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation is on a mission to âget kids stoked about science.â He announced the next pha...
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 father, the songsâli...
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 left side of the fami...
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 stating: âThe Pride f...
College students install solar power in rural village that has never had electricity
About 30% of rural Amazonian neighborhoods do not have electricity....
Singaporeâs 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 a new pedestrian bri...
'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 care to people who can...
D.C. canât outrun its steakhouse reputation
For years, Washington chefs worked to change the cityâs image. Now theyâre leaning in even as beef prices soar, and stea...
Will âsky couchesâ make economy less miserable?
United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce its version. The âRelax Rowâ is set to debut next year....
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 occurrence....
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....
Small S. Korea Town Welcomes First Newborn in 17 Years as Nationâs Fertility Rate Continues to Rise
A small, rural town in South Korea is celebrating the first child birth in 17 years as the country continues to enjoy a ...
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....
Ask a Vet: Tick season is almost here. Hereâs what you need to know.
Ticks will suck your petâs blood, and they transmit some nasty infectious diseases....
Exhausted during a ârelaxingâ 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, including sleep, eatin...
Solution to Evan Birnholzâs March 29 crossword, âLost at Seaâ
There must not be something in the water....
Three decades later, Tokyoâs âLost in Translationâ hotel remains cinematic
After an extensive renovation, the Park Hyatt retains its famous allure as a soaring refuge....
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....
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....
Why you should be baking with rye flour
Rye flour isnât just for bread. Hereâs how it can elevate your baked goods....
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 most prestigious conce...
5 Friends Take Same Photo for Over 4 Decades: âWe Vowed to Keep it Going No Matter Whatâ (LOOK)
Five friends from California have been taking the same photo while on vacation together since 1982. The 62-year-old pals...
TSA lines are so out of control that travelers are hiring line-sitters
Airports are not encouraging the solution, but it isnât stopping some entrepreneurs....
She set a world record in her 60s â and says sheâs 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 strength and energy mor...
Pig who âtalksâ using buttons gets Guinness World Record for his viral fame
Merlin, a miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig, was recognized by Guinness World Records for his large Instagram followin...
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 into a community of ...
You asked: Whatâs 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 âPretty Lethal,â âThe Madisonâ and more
Common Sense Media also reviews âMike & Nick & Nick & Aliceâ and âHannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.â...
A celebrity chefâs new D.C. restaurant plays it painfully safe
Michael Minaâs follow-up to Bourbon Steak tastes more corporate than creative....
$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 influencer culture ...
Community Rallies Around Local Autistic Barista After His Tip Jar Was Stolen
An autistic barista who had a dayâs worth of tips stolen from his coffee shop was left âspeechlessâ after his community ...
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 her and the communit...
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 Marcel Duchamp, Robert R...
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 needs a stem cell transp...
As natural wine goes mainstream, hereâs what the haters are missing
Often derided by the wine establishment, natural, organic and biodynamic wines are now part of the conversation....
Indonesian cuisine is vast and varied. Artha Rini celebrates it all.
The diminutive Kensington restaurantâs extensive menu celebrates all that Indonesian cuisine has to offer....
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, a young Virginia wom...
Ground Beef Bourguignon
This quick stew, inspired by the classic French boeuf bourguignon, calls for ground beef instead of chunks of meat....
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 and vegetables in a ...
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 made its way to the...
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....
Planned Expansion to Take Latin Americaâs Largest Solar Plant Beyond 1 Gigawatt Capacity
The state-owned energy utility Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has announced an ambitious expansion of solar energy...
Chicken Tikka Kebabs
These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make....
Tokyo Clover Cocktail
This hot, tea-based riff on the Irish coffee crowns grassy green-tea-and-mint-infused gin with a softly whipped sweet Ja...
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 enduring faith in com...