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.
Playful Competition Brings Together Muslims and Non-Muslims Over Street Vendor’s Ramadan Snack
In the world’s largest Muslim nation, a street food vendor’s tasty sundown snack has become so popular that people rush to get one whether they’re breaking a Ramadan fast or not. The resulting rush has created a kind of friendly competition in the decidedly laid-back...
Florida Police Officers Complete Grocery Delivery After Arresting Delivery Driver (WATCH)
“Hello, uh, you ordered groceries? Your driver got arrested, so we’re delivering your groceries!” It would have been difficult to summarize the sense of surprise that homeowner Joe Neu and his family felt when Florida police officers arrived carrying bags of produce...
Millions of Wildflowers Now Delight the Communtiy Where Vermont Couple Used to Spend All Day Mowing Grass
From a small Vermont countryside community comes the story of two Long Islanders who ditched mowing their massive lawn and planted wildflowers instead—delighting the neighbors, birds, bees, and butterflies. They’ve steadily grown their wildflower meadow to 2-1/2...
This Fencing Club Is Giving at-risk Youth in Kenya an Elegant Alternative to Street Violence
In a difficult part of Kenya’s sprawling capital city of Nairobi, an unlikely sport has taken hold of the passions of young people, offering them an alternative to drugs, violence, or crime. That sport is fencing, and despite the fact that the Tsavora Fencing Club...
How Singapore Became an Unexpected Stronghold for a Critically Endangered Bird
From the sprawling urban city-state of Singapore comes the unlikely story of a critically endangered songbird and a dedicated group of environmentalists helping it thrive as the population collapses overseas. The straw-headed bulbul is a victim of its beautiful song,...
Small Town Grocer’s Easter Egg Mistake is Turned into Inspiring National Charity Drive Raising Thousands
On an island off the coast of an island, a local grocer’s big error turned into a successful national charity event. Dan Dafydd wanted 80 chocolate Easter eggs for the shelves at Sinclair General Stores on Sanday, one of the Orkney Islands, but accidentally ordered 80...
The Story of How Rapa Nui Lost a Flowering Tree, and How Humans Ensured its Survival
If you’re the kind of person who likes rare things, then the toromiro tree would be a truly exceptional addition to your ornamental garden. That’s the only place you’re likely to find the toromiro these days, 70 years after it went extinct on its native island of Rapa...
How Americans Are ‘Paying it Forward’ Hundreds of Times Every Year
Almost eight in 10 Americans believe that karma is real. And, perhaps inspired by that notion, 84% say they will go out of their way to “pay it forward” whenever possible. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 U.S. adults that tallied 84% as agreeing with the idea that...
Thousands of Donations Pour into Animal Shelter Where Jon Stewart Adopted His Beloved Dog That Just Passed Away
The return of American political comedian/commentator Jon Stewart to The Daily Show enriched many lives across the country, but even more so for a special NYC animal shelter. On an episode of his show, Stewart stole a bit of air time to eulogize “the best” dog, his...
