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.
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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.
U.S. Airlines Excel: Denied Boardings, Mishandled Bags at Lowest Rate in 26 Years
Your chances of getting bumped from a flight or having your bags mishandled in 2016 were the lowest they've been in the last 26 years
Number of Child Deaths Cut Almost in Half Globally Since 1990,
The death rate of children – from birth to 19 years old – has dropped from 14.2 million to 7.2 million since 1990.
20 Women Elected in Saudi Arabia as Females Vote for the First Time
In a landmark election, 20 Saudi women were elected to public office for the first time–and Uber offered free rides to any who need to get to the polls.
Serious Violence in England and Wales Plummets in Recent Years
The number of people who have used emergency response services because of violence has decreased more than 40% since 2010.
Suicide Rates Plummet Among Members of Apache Tribe
Deaths by suicide among an Apache tribe in Arizona dropped by nearly 40 percent, thanks to a program called Celebrating Life.
These 7 Major U.S. Cities Achieved Double-digit Drop in Burglary Rates
In a positive trend that began in the late 20th century, murder rates have declined significantly in many US cities, but so, too, have burglary rates. Is yours on the list?
Abortions Hit New Low in U.S.
According to new data released Wednesday, the number and rate of abortions in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in decades. The study of data from 47 states by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the rate in 2013 was 12.5 abortions per one thousand women, ages 15 to 44— down five […]
Number Of Hungry US Kids Drops To Lowest Level Since Before Recession
The number of Americans struggling to get enough to eat last year showed a big decline, says a new report that revealed good news–especially for children.
Giant Panda No Longer Endangered!
This surprising piece of good news shows how an integrated approach by governments and environmental groups can save our planet's vanishing biodiversity.
This Country's Millennials are Least Likely to Drink and Drive Than Any Other Age Group
As opposed to their Gen X'er or Baby Boomer counterparts, millennials are the least likely to drink and drive, according to a new study here.
Pope Francis Asks Media to Cover More 'Good' News (WATCH)
In his solemn end-of-year church service at the Vatican, Pope Francis asked journalists to shine more light on the GOOD news in the world.
India's Tiger Population Sees 36% Increase
In the last eight years India has seen their tiger population increase more than 36 percent according to a new tiger census.
An Astronaut Argues for Optimism in Uplifting New Year Video
Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station, made a New Year's resolution to help make our world a better place. His first step was to post an uplifting video about why we should be optimistic about the future.
Here's Your Antidote to Current Events: Positive News About 10 Death Rates That Keep Going Down
While the media today might cause you to believe that we're surrounded by only bad news, these positive trends will convince you many things are improving.
Today's Teens Might Be Better Law-Abiding Citizens Than Any Generation in 60 Years
An amazing survey shows substance abuse among American teens dropping 50%, alongside a huge decline in stealing, carrying weapons, and engaging in violence.
Child Labor Rates Cut By Almost Half, Millions More Children Get a Childhood
A new report from the International Labor Organization outlines a continuing positive trend: child labor rates have declined dramatically.
Record Low Number of Police Officers Killed in 2017
2017 experienced the second lowest amount of police officers killed in the line of duty – and analysts are hoping that the number will continue to fall.
No Rise in Autism in Past Three Years, Says Large U.S. Study
20 years of steady increases in the number of children being diagnosed on autism spectrum has apparently ended.
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