13 Years After Theft, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Are Finally Recovered
After a long investigation, FBI officials finally announced the return of the legendary slippers earlier this week.
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Disney Offers to Pay Tuition for 80,000 Hourly Workers
The corporation is making thousands of dreams come true by offering free tuition to all of their hourly part-time and full-time employees.
When Microchips Fail, Facial Recognition App is Reuniting Pets With Their Owners
The app connects hundreds of pet owners, veterinarians, and shelters together with a database of animal photos.
Starbucks Makes Huge Commitment to Vets
Because Starbucks values the skills and talents of men and women in the U.S. military, it has announced a strategic plan to hire at least 10,000 veterans and active-duty spouses over the next five years. In addition, two stores will begin sharing a portion of each transaction with non-profit programs Operation GoodJobs and Vested in Vets, with three more stores added later.
Starbucks to Open Their First Ever American Sign Language Store
Starbucks's first American "Signing Store" will be run entirely by people who are fluent in ASL, American sign language, and opened in DC in October.
Now You Can Lull Yourself to Sleep With This Bob Ross Sleep Series!
A new meditational audio series uses the sounds of Bob Ross's "Joy of Painting" show to lull users into a deep slumber.
7-Year-old Boy Starts 'Underground Railroad' to Rescue Over 1,000 Dogs From Kill Shelters
Roman now funnels an average of 50 dogs out of kill shelters in Texas every month to loving homes around the United States.
Couple Fights Lawsuit Until Judge Rules They Can Keep Their "Starry Night" Home
The couple curated the gorgeous mural just in case their autistic son was ever lost and needed to find his way home.
California Slashes Emissions to 1990s Level, Reaches Climate Goal Years Early
Additionally, Califonia is currently maintaining the most ambitious carbon goal in North America.
Instead of Seeing Fireworks on Fourth of July, 200 People Spent Their Holiday Comforting Shelter Dogs
Independence Day is a traumatic time to be a dog, but one animal shelter came up with an innovative way to keep pups calm during the fireworks.
Girl's Postcard to a Veteran Boasts the Simple Wisdom of Children
This child's Memorial Day postcard displayed a slogan that caused a writer to stop and ponder the magnitude of the simple sentiment.
Flood of Boston Hospitality Stuns Polite Tourist Looking for Hotspots
When a man from Liverpool posted a polite, appreciative, humorous appeal for hotspots off the typical tourist track, the locals responded in kind.
These Aerial Drones Are Supporting Farmers When Bees Are in Short Supply
Robots will never be as good at pollination as honeybees, but with farmers worrying about declining pollinators, these drones can offer a real reprieve.
Farmers Stay Silent During Auction So Young Man Can Win the Bid on His Long-Lost Family Farm
A profoundly humbling moment at the Auction House when farmers stayed silent so David could win the bid on his long lost family farmland.
5 Fun Traditions to Include in Your July 4th Parties
If you want to make July 4th more meaningful, try out these fun traditions that can bring Independence Day history to life.
Watch Janitor Stun Graduation Crowd With Soulful Performance Before He Retires
Thurman Carthen has been a beloved resident of this high school for 13 years – which is why his performance for their graduation was especially moving.
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to Cancer Patients Headed to Medical Appointments
These cancer patients will no longer have to worry about finding transportation to their medical appointments.
Silver Lining to the Suicides: Celebrity Deaths Have Helped Save Other Lives
We may still be grieving Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, but their actions have reminded thousands of people that they are not alone in their struggles.
Trump Becomes First President to Meet With North Korean Leader, Gets Pledge for Disarmament
"The past does not have to define the future," said Trump during the historic press conference. "Yesterday's conflict does not have to be tomorrow's war."
Man Completes Ultimate Nonstop Road Trip By Visiting All 419 National Park Service Sites in America
Inspired by his father's death, this 33-year-old man embarked on an epic nonstop road trip to visit every single National Park Service site in the US.
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