Wholesome 8-Year-old Boy Becomes Top YouTube Earner, Rakes in $22 Million Simply by Rating Toys
This youngster has become one of YouTube's top earners with $22 million in annual income – and he is only eight years old.
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'Walking Dead' Star Gives Happy Ending to Emu and Donkey That Refused to Be Separated
Jack the donkey and Diane the emu have been given a loving forever home after a famous TV star heard about their special relationship.
One Mom's Wish for her Dying Son: Banana Splits for Dinner
Moms and dads all over the world are serving banana splits for dinner in the sweetest of tributes to a dying child and the mother who's determined to find the joy in his last days. After Diane told friends that that their 21-month-old son, Ryan, was at the end of his life, everyone wanted to know what else they could do. No more cards or gifts of flowers for Diane. She urged them to create a special memory with their own kids by serving banana splits for dinner.
Cat Born Without Leg Bones Gets Operation Thanks to Facebook Donors
A 4-month-old kitten in Scotland born without bones in his front legs, will be able to get surgery for his rare genetic condition, the insertion of metal pins into his legs, thanks to a successful fundraising effort from cat lovers on Facebook.
5-year-old Canadian Empties Piggy Bank to Help Kenyan Baby, Inspires Others to Join
A baby in Kenya needed life-saving heart surgery, but it would cost $23,000 and the family couldn't afford it. Enter a 5-year old Canadian boy from Waterloo who heard the story and marched to his bedroom to empty his piggy bank. After seeing their boy Cameron's heartfelt gesture, the parents decided that maybe they could help him inspire friends, family and strangers to kick in the extra funds needed to reach the goal.
Internet Throws Huge Party for #DancingMan Who Was Shamed Online
NEVER keep anyone from dancing. That's the message coming from social media in support of a man who was laughed at and shamed for dancing in public. Now a huge party is in the works for him.
To Help During Shutdown, Man Mows Lawn Around Lincoln Memorial (NEW Video)
A guy from South Carolina who wanted to keep the Washington monuments clean during the DC government shutdown was seen mowing the lawn around the Lincoln Memorial yesterday. Reporters later interviewed the South Carolina man named Chris Cox, who bought an old lawn mower at a thrift store and hit the National Mall carrying a large flag and trash bags to empty the overflowing bins.
The Day William Shatner Tweeted at an Astronaut (and the Astronaut Replied)
The Atlantic reported on this Twitter exchange between Star Trek star, William Shatner, and a Canadian astronaut who is currently serving on the International Space Station…
Another Town Helps Student Overcome Homecoming Prank
A high school freshman could hardly believe she landed a nomination to the homecoming court for the big fall dance. She had expected a more popular girl would be picked. Later she learned the votes had been a prank. But she decided not to back down. As news of the cruelty spread, the school, family members, and the community rallied around her.
High School Boy Broadcasts Compliments for Students Having a Bad Day
To combat bullying and to simply cheer up students at his high school, Jeremiah Anthony set up a Twitter Account a year and a half ago that posts compliments about kids and teachers.
Teen Starts Website to Help Fight Bullying Among Girls
After witnessing a close friend suffering through cyber bullying, 14 year old Azariah Brown decided to do something about it. She founded a website for teenage girls called, Love Share Care. She wanted a social online hangout where adolescent girls 13-17 can share photos, post status updates, and send love shouts.
Good Prevails Amidst Bad in London Riots as Twitter and Facebook Users Plan Clean-up
Twitter and Facebook users are harnessing the power of social networking to coordinate a massive clean-up operation in areas affected by the riots across England. An account on Twitter called @riotcleanup has so far attracted more than 70,000 followers.
Online Petitions Are Changing the World
A battle between a class of fourth graders and a major movie studio would seem an unequal fight. But new Internet tools are allowing very ordinary people to defeat powerful corporate and political interests— by threatening the titans with online petitions that sometimes gather hundred of thousands of signatures.
Canadian Speedskater Who Gave Oympic Dream to Teammate Thanked with Crowdfunded Medal
Speedskater Gilmore Junio made worldwide headlines when he stepped aside from the men's 1000 meters at the 2014 Sochi Olympics so that Canadian teammate Denny Morrison could compete, a selfless act for which Junio today received a special commemorative, crowdfunded medal.
Pakistani Fish Seller Makes Good in UK, Gets Recording Deal After Fish Song Goes Viral
Former East London fish seller Muhammad Shahid Nazir shot to fame this month after a video of his fish song went viral attracting more than 6.3 million views: Come on ladies/Come on ladies/One pound fish. He quit market trading after the video became so popular he was offered a recording deal, according to the BBC in early December.
Facebook Aims to Help Prevent Suicides with Instant 'Chat' Service
Facebook is making it easier for people who express suicidal thoughts on the social networking site to get help. A program launched Tuesday enables users to instantly connect with a crisis counselor through Facebook's chat messaging system.
Taylor Swift Accepts Date Offer From Teen Battling Cancer
A cancer-stricken New Jersey teen who yearned to take Taylor Swift to his high school prom has scored a dream date to a far more glamorous soiree. Swift couldn't make Kevin McGuire's prom, so she did him one better: She asked him out to the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
After 50 Years, Mom and Daughter Finally, Joyfully Meet
After years of fruitless searching, Facebook -- along with a maiden name -- delivered the keys to a long-awaited meeting Tuesday at a restaurant in Florida. When Stephanie Phillips and her mother first saw each other, the two hugged with tears in their eyes for a long time, not letting go.
Twitter Helped Belfast Woman 'Find Missing Mum'
Twitter and the kindness of strangers brought home an Irish mom with dementia, after her daughter decided to post her photo when she'd gone missing.
Remember the Little Boy Who Ran a 69-Yard Touchdown in April? His Cancer is in Remission!
Eight-year-old Nebraska football fan Jack Hoffman learned this week that his pediatric brain cancer is in remission. The boy captured hearts around the world after he ran a 69-yard touchdown during a spring college game that went viral.
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