Carbon Pollution From U.S. Power Plants Hits 27-Year Low
US Electric power plants spewed 128 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in April 2015, the lowest for any month since 1988, according to a government report.
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Record Number of Tourists Flocking to Greece Provide Needed Cash
Despite the economic crisis in Greece–or perhaps because of it, in a show of support–millions of tourists are flocking to Athens providing a needed boost.
Victoria Police Officer Buys Plane Ticket to Reunite Senior with Family
A British Columbia police officer bought a plane ticket with his credit card for a disoriented senior so that she could be reunited with her family.
Beyond Ugly Protests, Germans Open Hearts and Homes for Refugees
Anti-refugee violence dominate German headlines, but countless unsung volunteers have collected clothing and more for the thousands of Syrians fleeing war.
After Wedding, Instead of Fancy Meal Couple Serves 4000 Syrian Refugees
A Turkish couple pooled the money they got from friends and family and used it to host a party for thousands of Syrian refugees on their wedding day.
Fanny Packs Are In! "Hip Appeal" Offers Discrete Storage With Style
Clunky fanny packs have long since gone out of fashion, but this new carry-all by Hip Appeal offers a stylish way to carry keys, phone and credit cards.
Bush Presidential Slide Show Highlights His Favorite Trip and Legacy in Africa
President Bush highlighted the successes of his mostly-compassionate African policies while on a recent 5-nation tour there, from a quadrupling of U.S. humanitarian aid since he took office to his programs that fight AIDS and malaria.
Clear Your Schedule: Baby Kitten Cuddling is a Real Volunteer Job
Volunteer cuddlers help wee baby kittens reach "peak adorable fitness," making them more adoptable. Seriously, it's the cutest thing you'll see today.
The Harvard Graduate Finding Tech Jobs for World's Poorest People
As a Harvard graduate, she has started a non-profit organization to find low-level tech jobs for the world's poorest citizens.
Ebola Vaccine Trial Proves 100% Successful in Guinea
A vaccine against Ebola has been shown to be 100% successful in trials conducted during the outbreak in Guinea and is likely to bring the west African epidemic to an end, the Guardian reported.
Family Finds 300-yo Golden Treasure in Shallow Florida Waters
A family found more than $1 million dollars worth of rare gold coins and artifacts hiding in a mere 15 feet of water, off the coast of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Rocker Jack White Rescues Music Archives of Paramount Importance
At the root and heart of so much great American music were the blues and jazz players that came out of the Mississippi Delta a century ago. A young American rocker -- Jack White -- has now stepped in to rescue a priceless blues archive of American talent from obscurity.