Inspiring News
From the Good News Network
Sometimes the news can show the darker side of local and world events. But there is so much more! We found the Good News Network online and find their writing and focus to align well with our virtues and beliefs. We have included some excerpts below borrowed from their site. The link above with direct you to their site for further information and to subscribe directly.
DJ Teaches His Parents How to Use Decks–Now They Host Kitchen Raves Whenever They Want (WATCH)
A 23-year-old DJ taught his parents the ropes of using his music decks, and now they’re hosting spontaneous raves in their kitchen. The full-time DJ, Phillip Yacovelli, saw that his parents had some spare time since they’d recently retired—and says Dominic and Janine...
Watch Giddy Florida Man Experiencing Snow for the First Time–And Making a Snow Angel
Feel this guy’s joy as he experiences snow for the first time, having lived in Florida all his life. Jakeem Johnson was overjoyed when he woke to a rare snowfall that blanketed the southern state in January, with some areas getting up to ten inches. The 39 year-old...
China Bestows Rare Honor on Minnesota Pawnbroker Who Returned Historic Photos of 1937 Massacre–Only 3rd Westerner to Get Award
At a gala that seems like the Chinese equivalent of America’s ball drop in Times Square, a Minnesotan was honored with a prestigious award for his service to the Chinese people. Evan Kail runs a pawn shop in Minnesota where in 2022 came into possession of a photo...
Officer Crowdfunds $40K for Pizza Driver Who Only Got $2 Tip in Snowstorm Delivery
When a pizza delivery driver walked away from the door of an affluent house with nothing but a $2 tip, he didn’t realize it would change his life. $2 dollars doesn’t sound like much, but it earned the attention of a local police officer, who, astounded and distraught...
After Ravens Player Drops Ball to End Playoff Hopes, Opposing Bills Fans Honor Him, Raise $140k for His Charity
Losing football games often leaves fans wounded, no matter which team you root for—and Baltimore Ravens supporters are all too familiar with the feeling. But out of their blues came this sweet story from the NFL playoffs last week, after a heartbreaking loss to the...
She Hasn’t Purchased Groceries in 4 Years–All Her Food Comes From Dumpsters Behind Supermarkets–LOOK
A woman has found a positive side to the problem of food waste—and now gets all her groceries for free from supermarket dumpsters. Sofie Juel-Andersen began her dumpster diving saga while living in Sydney, Australia, taking only fresh produce from designated bins, but...
Pub Owner Adopts Dog After it Dashed into Bar When Owner Died in Car Crash–Now He’s a Local Favorite
An adorable dog was adopted by a kind-hearted pub manager after the pooch’s owner died in a car crash. The two-year-old Shih Tzu named Rex dashed into the busy bar after surviving the tragic car accident. Regulars at The Leaping Wolf in Wolverhampton, England, were...
Indian Governor Offers $1 Million to Anyone Who Can Decipher This 5,300-year-old Writing System
An Indian state governor has offered a $1 million reward to anyone who can prove definitively they’ve deciphered the script of the Indus Valley Civilization. One of the oldest urban societies in history, the Indus Valley, or Harappan people began building settlements...
Runner Completes 268 Mile Race–18 Months After Being Unable to Walk Due to Brain Condition
A brave podiatrist couldn’t walk in a straight line after being struck down by a rare brain condition 18 months ago, but having just completed a 268-mile ultramarathon in less than a week, it’s safe to say she’s found her feet again. The inspirational Mel Sykes, 42,...