Disabled Man Turns His Love of Walking into a Source of Income

A man with autism and a brain disorder earns his own living by doing what he loves to do— walk and walk, and walk some more.

By Jim Stout

27 May 47 Views

Natural Gas Buses Replace Diesel Fleet at Tourist Destination

Hearst Castle became the first California state park to operate with 100% natural-gas-powered buses.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 June 46 Views

Amazon Buys Old Hotel in Seattle and Turns it Into a Homeless Shelter

When Amazon bought property for an expansion, it didn't let the perfectly good motel sit vacant for a year, the company turned it in to a homeless shelter.

By Jim Stout

23 May 40 Views

Man Invents Glow-in-the-Dark Toilet Seat So You Don't Need to Turn on Lights

A fall led this man to invent a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat so you can safely navigate your bathroom at night, without having to turn on the lights.

By Jim Stout

19 May 47 Views

New Edible Rings on 6-Packs Can Feed Animals Instead of Harming Them

This innovative six-pack ring, made from beer by-products, will not be choking any animals or leaving plastic to pile up in the environment.

By Jim Stout

19 May 36 Views

Complaints Are Down, On-Time Performance is Up for US ​Airlines

Airline complaints dropped by a dramatic 20 percent in April compared with the same month a year ago, and on-time arrivals improved, says a new U.S. report.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 June 34 Views

30 Pizzas Delivered to Passengers on Stranded Delta Flight

Bad weather in Atlanta forced a flight to end up on a tarmac for three hours after major delays, but the passengers had a great story to tell with some happy memories thanks to a compassionate Delta flight crew. Thirty pizzas were delivered to the stalled airplane in Knoxville -- both cheese and pepperoni -- to make the wait a little more bearable.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 March 52 Views

Bill Gates Launches Campaign to Donate Chickens to Poor Families in Africa

Bill Gates did something pretty cool to improve the lives of 100,000 families living on $2 a day—and he's aiming to help millions more.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 June 50 Views

Barista Learns Sign Language To Make Deaf Customer Feel Welcome

This sweet gesture should win the award for 'Best Customer Service of 2016'.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 May 36 Views

American Girl Makes a Doll That is Homeless, With Benefits to Charity

In this year's American Girl collection is a doll named Gwen who is homeless. A range of reactions to the doll, which retails for $95.00, continue to stir a controversy. The company, owned by Mattel, says the dolls "offer valuable lessons about life."

By Jeanne Goddard

30 September 34 Views

Honey Nut Cheerios Gives Back to Bees, Planting 3,300 Acres of Habitat

This cereal company is working with its oat growers to set aside the equivalent of 3,000 football fields as natural habitat for honey bees.

By Jim Stout

29 April 33 Views

Quiet Hour Instituted at Grocery Store is Gift for Autistic Shoppers

After seeing a mother struggling to help her autistic son, a store manager got the idea to start a "quiet hour" to help customers who have sensory issues.

By Jim Stout

29 April 31 Views

IKEA UK To Start Selling Solar Panels in New 'Solar Shops'

By the end of the summer, IKEA branded solar panels will be available for purchase online and in UK stores for those who want to cut their electric bills.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 April 33 Views

Costco Sells So Much Organic Produce, It Aids Farmers to Grow More

In an experiment, Costco is helping farmers to buy land for growing more organic produce, hoping to keep a steady supply on its shelves.

By Jim Stout

26 April 38 Views

6 Ways to Get Senior Discounts But Only if You Know About Them

From dining to traveling across America, seniors as young as 55 are missing out on millions of dollars in discounts, simply because they don't know to ask.

By Jim Stout

18 April 39 Views