Chipotle Gives $100K to Mom's Medical Bills After Refugee's Powerful Essay on Hunger
This refugee student's essay was so moving, Chipotle not only gave him a $20,000 scholarship, they donated thousands more for his mother's cancer treatment.
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First New Harry Potter Book In 9 Years Is Amazon's Most Preordered Book
The script for the stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" comes out July 31st, but it's already topping print and digital bestseller lists.
A Smarter Way to Stay Cool - Tiny, Smartphone-Controlled Air Conditioner
Its inventors raised $1.5M in three days to deliver this lightweight, smartphone-controlled air conditioner in time for the summer of 2017.
John Oliver Buys $15 Million In Medical Debt, Then Forgives It on TV (WATCH)
Watch John Oliver forgive $15 million in medical debt owed by 9000 people on his TV show after exposing how easy it is for debt collectors to abuse the system.
Chase Gives $4Mil to Prepare Low Income Detroit Youth for Good Jobs
A $4 million grant will expand young people's access to economic opportunity in poor Detroit neighborhoods, by giving them real-world training and experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Complaints Are Down, On-Time Performance is Up for US âAirlines
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.
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.
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.
Barista Learns Sign Language To Make Deaf Customer Feel Welcome
This sweet gesture should win the award for 'Best Customer Service of 2016'.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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