School lunch debt is becoming a major problem for communities throughout the U.S. Some school districts have accumulated literally millions of dollars of school lunch debt. This debt...
After years of hard work, picking a place to finally settle down and retire in can feel like a job itself. Luckily, each year Bankrate releases...
A year before his death, Jonathan Bradley’s father approached him for help with a project. Shay Bradley knew his time on Earth was coming to a...
Blake Anderson, the coach of the Arkansas State football team, was dealing with plenty of emotions as his team entered the University of Georgia (UGA) stadium....
No one should have to celebrate their birthday alone—especially if it’s their 100th birthday. Knowing this, Ben Bird, a garbage collector of Midlands, UK, decided to surprise...
Back in 2015, 24-year-old waitress Liz Woodward served two fighters who were just off what could have been one of the hardest shifts of their lives....
Tim Hitzler is one of the many teachers who are making a real difference in the lives of their students. He works at the Alternative Learning...
Eva Bossenberger may be 100 years old but she is still using her talent to positively impact others. With her gift of sewing, Eva regularly creates...
Many pet owners look at their pets as true members of the family that they don’t want to live without. Carole King of Deer Park, WA,...
No one should ever have to lose a parent at a young age. For 11-year-old Isabella Pieri, this was her reality after losing her mother two...
Most kindergarteners have a good day when they remember to tie their shoes and stand quietly in line. Six-year-old Max Meza recently had a good day—celebrated...
For years, Hillary Harris had been looking for her birth family. However, her search would hit dead end after dead end. Just when she thought she'd...
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As our society evolves, so too do the words we choose to use. Popular slang terms have shifted wildly across the past century, so much so...
Jon Bon Jovi is more than a big-name rock star. The singer-songwriter is also a passionate political activist dedicated to fighting poverty, hunger, and homelessness, specifically...
A teen cheerleader is being hailed the hero of her high school’s homecoming thanks to her quick thinking and Heimlich maneuver skills. After spotting a choking...
Hurricane Dorian was the worst natural disaster to happen in the history of the Bahamas. The Category Five storm caused billions of dollars in damage to...
When your city experiences a flood, you sometimes feel hopeless about how to move forward. It seems the water won’t stop anytime soon. That’s what happened...
For years, big cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco have been associated with the American dream. However, residents have also been regularly leaving...
Every now and then, we accidentally send a text message to the wrong person. One day in Phoenix, Arizona, Bill Clayten received an accidental text message...
A college football fan made headlines after appearing on TV with a sign asking people to Venmo him beer money for a game. Carson King expected...
Dangerous roads are often associated with sharp turns and potholes. But for some drivers, the mere bumpy trail would be considered a driver's paradise. From sheer...
João Stanganelli Jr. has lived with vitiligo for decades, so it had become just another part of his life and self-image. It wasn’t until he decided...
For the Waffle House in La Marque, Texas, it was just a normal, busy morning. But for one waitress, this particular morning would lead to a...
From August 24 to September 4, 2019, Hurricane Dorian battered the Caribbean and the Eastern coast of the United States. The Category 5 hurricane caused “catastrophic...
When a natural disaster strikes, everyday people step into the role of superheroes and angels. Hurricane Dorian managed to devastate the Bahamas and other vulnerable regions...
For decades, wildlife officials and animal activists have been sounding the alarm on the cruel treatment of large game animals, including elephants, in circuses. Some entities...
There are countless working homeless families struggling to get by across America. In Oregon, one woman found a way to give families a chance at having...
People always tell us to be careful of what we share online, but sometimes we’re not the ones sharing our pictures or comments with the world....
Dogs love to run free, sometimes getting themselves into trouble by making a mess. But in May 2019, a dog in Suwalki, Poland found himself stuck...
Nicola Coyle, a retired nurse from Nottingham, UK, runs a canine hospice from her home. She spends her time, energy, and finances to make the final...
Kimberly Williams, a Comcast Customer Service Specialist, noticed that Dan Magennis was having a stroke. Although she was across the country, she acted quickly and helped...
The first day of school can be scary for anyone. You’re unsure if you’ll make friends or not. Will your fellow classmates tease you? Will you...
As the daughter of divorced parents, 13-year-old Kelsey Frederick was excited to celebrate her birthday in both households for double the fun. But when she came...
Some kid-entrepreneurs might decide to fold when the realities of a thriving business start cutting into after school fun. But Armani and Amaya Jefferson of Summerville, South...
