How Big Companies Are Helping to Fix a Shortage of Poll Workers in the US
Leading U.S. companies including Old Navy and Warby Parker are helping fix a potential shortage of election poll workers and poll locations.
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This Veteran is Helping Fellow Vets Transition to Civilian Life Through Video Gaming
U.S. Veteran Christopher Boehm is helping other veterans transition to regular life through video gaming and kind words.
Landscaping Pros Have Been Giving Free Lawn Care Services to Healthcare Workers, Relieving Their Stress
Project Evergreen helps landscaping professionals like Weed Man volunteers mow lawns for frontline workers to ease their stress.
McDonald's Businessman Responds To Hurricane By Giving Away 10,000 Free Meals From Portable Restaurant
McDonald's business owner Rikesh Patel set up a portable restaurant in the wake of Hurricane Laura and dished out 10,000 free meals.
World War II Veteran To Get Final Wish: Themed Casket to Match His Passion For Handing Out Juicy Fruit Gum
World War II veteran Suttie Economy has received permission from Wrigley's to be buried in a Juicy Fruit-themed casket at home in Virginia.
U.S. Government Plans to Reduce Number of Troops in Iraq by Nearly Half This Month
US Central Command credited their decision to withdraw to its confidence in Iraqi military forces to maintain their position against ISIS.
Boy Donates 22,000 Diapers to Single Moms Using Funds From His Lemonade Stand
11-year-old Cartier Carey from Hampton, Virginia has donated 22,000 diapers to single moms this summer. The money came from selling lemonade.
These Giant Oil Companies Are Providing EV Chargers Next to Their Gas Pumps
Shell, BP, Chevron and others are embracing the notion of offering customers EV charging pumps at their gas stations in the US and UK.
Army Ranger Patrick Payne Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor For Heroism in Liberating 75 Hostages
Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne won the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism and selflessness that helped liberate 75 hostages in Iraq.
Positive COVID-19 Trends Emerge in August Across Much of the US, and Elsewhere
Positive COVID-19 trends in the US emerged in August and September – where the average of new cases and death rates were dropping.
Real-Life Willy Wonka Gives Away Candy Factory In Giant Treasure Hunt
Jelly Bean founder David Klein is retiring, and to celebrate he's begun a US treasure hunt where the winner gets a candy factory.
With a Simple Piece of Paper, Engineers Create Self-Powered, Wireless Keyboard
A new innovation from engineers at Purdue University turns paper and cardboard into a music player interface.
Teen Athlete Gives Up Race Hopes to Escort Injured Runner Across the Finish Line in Epic Display of Sportsmanship
Sheridan High School senior Axel Aleman helped an injured competitor in an Indiana running race cross the finish line, together.
Brave Hospital Staff Stays Behind in Hurricane to Care for 19 Babies in Intensive Care
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital staff stayed behind as Hurricane Laura ravaged the Louisiana city to care for babies stuck in intensive care.
Seniors Recreate Iconic Movie Posters For Calendar That's Raising Thousands For Alzheimer's - And They're Amazing
Seniors at Spiritwood Assisted Living have recreated iconic movie posters for a calendar that has raised thousands for Alzheimer's.
Realtor Updates Flood Maps on 14 Million Properties So US Homeowners Can Better Prepare For The Future
Flood Factor from First Street Foundation is updating America's flood risk data, doubling the amount of at-risk properties listed at FEMA.
Generous Americans Are Actually Giving More To Charities Through The Pandemic, Surveys Say
Both companies and individuals in the U.S.A. are giving more to charity during the coronavirus pandemic, say new surveys.
Most Americans With Cats Say They Couldn't Have Gotten Through Lockdown Without Their Feline Friend
Three-quarters of Americans with cats couldn't have gotten through the quarantine without their pet, according to a new survey.
Floating Movie Nights Where Viewers Sit in Socially-Distant Boats May Be Coming to the U.S. And Canada
A floating movie theater with boats was popular in Paris—now Beyond Cinema is bringing socially-distant film fun to fans in US and Canada.
A Giant Fusion Reactor Hotter than the Sun to Provide Unlimited Clean Energy Without Waste Marks Milestone
The assembly phase of one of humanity's most-complex engineering projects—a giant nuclear fusion reactor called ITER—launched in France.
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