Teacher Sets Up Snack Shop in School Hallway to Boost Performance of Anxious Students
This teacher wanted to make sure that his students would ace their 3-hour AP English exam – so he grabbed some goodies and set up shop in the hallway.
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Mayor Has Invited More Than 100 Strangers to His House So He Can Cook Them Dinner
This Minnesota town might be the kindest place around – and it is probably best exemplified by the mayor and his home-cooked meals.
University Becomes First to Offer Free Tuition to Children and Spouses of Fallen Service Members
Starting in the fall, this school will become the first in the country to accept the military scholarship for fallen service family members as payment-in-full.
Team Gives Bullied Special Needs Man the Best Day Ever After He Was Robbed of His Beloved Hat
If Michael Caldena had never been robbed and harassed while he was out shopping last month, he never would have had the chance to meet his heroes.
Café That Hires and Feeds the Homeless Has Just Built a Village for Their Rough Sleeping Employees
Social Bite has been lifting up Scotland's homeless for the last six years - and this eco-friendly village is just their latest achievement in their quest to end homelessness altogether.
From Floor Clerk to President: First Woman to Run Stock Exchange in 226-Year History
Stacey Cunningham's new position means that two of the world's most well-known stock exchange operators are now run by women.
New Era of Electric Planes Begins as Startup Backed by Boeing, JetBlue Gets Its First 100 Orders
Zunum Aero just received their first order of electric-hybrid passenger planes, and critics are saying that it's a sign of the new generation of American air travel.
When Dog is Found 2,000 Miles Away From Home, 20 Different Strangers Bring Him Back
No one knows how Jake the dog got so far away from home – but this group of strangers was determined to help him get back.
In Latest Breakthrough, Scientists Successfully Regrow Brain Tissue That Was Damaged by a Stroke
The results of the research showed success in stroke treatment that "had not been seen before."
Solar-Powered, Weed-Killing Robots Could Save Farmers Billions of Dollars on Herbicides
Instead of charging farmers money for blindly spraying an entire crop field with herbicide, these autonomous robots are ready to disrupt a multi-billion dollar agrochemical industry.
Mom is Moved to Tears When Older Boys Approach Her Adopted Son at the Park
When this shy 7-year-old stepped back to watch other kids play at an Oklahoma park this week, his mom was moved to tears by the children's reaction.
Go Ahead and Sleep In This Weekend: New Study Says It'll Make You Live Longer
If you've been suffering from sleep deprivation during your work week, go ahead and unplug your alarm clock for Saturday morning – it will probably help you live longer.
As a Means of Saving the Ocean, Man Tries to Become First Person to Swim Across the Pacific
Ben Lecomte might be the person most prepared to spend 6 to 8 months swimming the 5,500-mile span of the Pacific—and he hopes to leave a healthier ocean in his wake.
Two Pilots Spent Their Savings on a Plane to Rescue Migrants at Sea
These pilots couldn't stand the thought of refugees dying at sea in search of safety – so they pooled their life savings to buy a plane.
Search for Cat Litter Led Woman to Fateful Encounter With Stranger Who Adopted Her Beloved Persian
This woman never knew what happened to her beloved cat after she was forced to put it up for adoption. Years later, she fatefully met the woman who cared for the feline.
Instead of Burying Their Competition, Fellow Brewers Rush to Save Batch for Injured Beer Maker
When a brewer injured himself in the middle of making his dream beer, a bunch of local brewers rushed to take over and rescue the batch.
Watch Migrant's Incredible 'Spider-Man' Rescue That Earned Him Citizenship and a Job
This 22-year-old hero is being called the "Malian Spider-Man" after he scaled the front of a building to rescue a boy on the fourth floor.
FDA Approves First Ever Drug Designed Exclusively to Prevent Migraines
Patients in the clinical trials for the drug said that they did not even experience any more side effects than patients in the placebo group.
Hard Work Pays Off For Determined Teen Who Took the Bus to Graduation Wearing Cap and Gown
Corey Patrick had been waking up at 4AM every morning of his senior year so he could take the city bus to school in Birmingham.
Free Services Transformed This Library into a Hub For Healing Life's Major Problems
From helping to expunge a mother's legal record to helping an older man learn how to read so he can pay his bills on time – this library is making a big difference in the lives of its visitors.