Skip to content

GOOD: Inspiring Hope Through Storytelling, Community Building, Innovation, and More.

Search

Latest Stories

Latest

mystery box, goodwill, amazon, scam, thrifting

Should "mystery boxes" be sold at an upcycling community thrift store?

Photo credit: Canva
Money

Baffled customer calls out $60 'Amazon mystery boxes' being sold at local Goodwill

nsync, justin timberlake, national anthem, mlb, world series

NSYNC won over a booing crowd with their national anthem at the 2000 World Series.

Photo credit: screenshot from MLB YouTube video
Culture

NSYNC silenced the boos with a stunning a cappella national anthem at 2000 World Series

stuffed animal, adult, cuddle, mental health, health, comfort

If you sleep with a stuffed animal as an adult, you could be on the road to better health.

Photo by Kaylyn Mok on Unsplash
Health

Experts share why adults shouldn't be ashamed to sleep with a stuffed animal

More From GOOD

john perrett, pharmacist donation, inspiring generosity, organ donation, nephrology, royal melbourne hospital, acts of kindness, heartwarming stories

A pen and a set of keys are on top of a contract

Canva
Past Events

Longtime tenant gets stunning call—her landlord secretly gifted her the house

normal, love, communication, disagreement, repair, intimacy, boundaries, emotional health
Health

There is a 'sweet spot' for how often healthy couples fight. It's more than you think.

"Do happy couples fight?"

bob dylan, jenna elfman, dharma and greg, tv shows, musicians on tv
Culture

When Bob Dylan 'jammed' with fan Jenna Elfman on a goofy episode of sitcom 'Dharma & Greg'

"It wasn't scripted or anything—I just started playing," the actor recalled

sweat, security, airport, sweaty, summer, heat
Science & Tech

Sweaty butts are setting off airport security, and here’s why

Your body is a weapon?

cool people, swag, popular, status, community, friends, success
Culture

Study finds 6 traits that are universally cool, no matter where you live in the world

"Don't be shy, trailblazers wanted."

Culture

prince, dave grohl, foo fighters, concerts, rock stars

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl jammed with the legendary Prince—but under unusual circumstances.

Photo credit: Scott Penner via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0, cropped (left) / Craig Carper via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic, cropped (right)
Culture

Dave Grohl's strange, hilarious tale of jamming Led Zeppelin with Prince in an empty arena

green day, oasis, wonderwall, billie joe armstrong, liam gallagher

A fan volunteered to play Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)," but the cameo had a couple curveballs.

Photo credit: Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0, cropped (left) / Bruce Baker via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0, cropped (right)
Culture

Green Day asked a fan to join them playing guitar on stage. He played 'Wonderwall' instead.

first-time parenting, motherhood stories, parenting pioneers, friendship goals, mom influencers, parenting support, motherhood isolation, viral tiktok

A young woman talks to someone on her phone

Canva
Past Events

She was the first mom among her friends—and it changed everything

Heroes

bravery, house fire, firefighters, fire safety, hero

A seventh grader's heroism saved his family.

Photo credit: Canva
Heroes

Virginian 12-year-old wins honor after saving his family from a fiery blaze

mossel bay rescue, fisherman saves woman, drowning rescue, south africa news, viral hero story, kabeljou hook, dias beach, sea rescue, reddit viral, non-fatal drowning

Photo of Mossel Bay

Bob Adams via Wikimedia Commons
Past Events

Fisherman casts his line and reels in a drowning woman, saving her life

transgender, military, ban, heroes, executive order, trump

There are transgender heroes in all branches of the armed forces.

commons.wikimedia.org
Heroes

As Democrats try to reverse transgender military ban, trans military heroes speak out

Money

heat wave, cooling home for cheap, health, rising temperatures, frugal cooling

You can cool your home without breaking the bank.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

The best ways to beat the heat on the cheap in your house during the summer

Marlene Engelhorn, wealth redistribution, inheritance tax, Austrian politics, Guter Rat, economic justice, philanthropy, billionaire heiress, democratic values, social equity

Woman takes in the view from her balcony with a glass of wine

Canva
Past Events

Why a millionaire heiress gave away her $27 million inheritance to strangers

buying furniture, college, cheap furniture, budget tips, university

The least expensive furniture might not come from a store at all.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

Want new furniture for less money? The best spot is not a store or an online shop.

taxes, tax filing, software, government, money tips

The IRS free tax filing software is available to everyone.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

IRS provides tax filing software for free, thwarting TurboTax and lobbyists

coupons, dating, first date ideas, economy, frugal living

Being a frugal date and using a coupon could be an attractive quality.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

New research shows a surprising number of Americans think coupons are okay for a first date

dave ramsey, financial advice, financial compatibility, viral takedown, mortgages

Dave Ramsey dished out a harsh truth to a caller.

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/Canva
Money

Dave Ramsey bluntly shuts down woman asking if boyfriend should spend or save his settlement

chinese factory, tariffs, luxury items, imports, exports

TikTokers are revealing the actual cost of items from top brands.

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/Canva
Money

China releases viral TikTok videos exposes how European 'luxury' items are really made

tesco, hunger, free food, uk, london, charity, food waste

Tesco is reducing food waste by giving away expiring food to customers.

Photo credit: Derek Harper/Wikimedia. Commons/Canva
Money

The UK's largest grocery store chain has a revolutionary new strategy: giving away free food

Man yelling next to budget

Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

Photo credit: Reddit/Canva
Money

Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

Load More
cells, science, consciousness, life, death

There could be a different kind of sentience after a person dies.

Photo credit: Canva
Science

Scientists uncover mysterious 'third state' of existence beyond boundaries of life and death

stem cells, clinical study, teeth pulp, spinal chord, regrow nerves, spinal injuries, money

Great smile and x-ray of a spinal chord

Image via Canva - Photos by Lifestock and mr.suphachai praserdumrongchai
Health

We used to treat wisdom teeth like trash, now they're being used to regrow spinal nerves

organ transplant, medical achievement, organ donation, feel good stories, perseverence

After 17 years, a man receives a new pair of hands.

Photo credit: Canva
Health

Swiss man walks into a Philadelphia hospital and walks out with two hand transplants

work, anger, people, etiquette, self-worth, career

If you want to make a good impression, there's one question you should never ask.

Photo by Yogendra Singh on Unsplash
Culture

People will hate you the moment they meet you if you ask this one question

Ford, auto industry, manufacturing, Gen Z, wages

Ford's CEO has a plan for his Gen Z workers.

Photo credit: Canva
Work & Money

Ford CEO's response to 'young people don't want to work here' is just what Gen Z needs to hear

grandparent caregiver, single mom support, viral family stories, mary lentz, parenting hacks, family bonds, uplifting news, illinois mayor

Man pushes his granddaughter in a stroller down the sidewalk

Canva
Past Events

Grandpa steps in when daughter becomes single mom. His next move melts hearts.

tattoo, tattoo stigma, personality traits, scientific study, tattoo history

One out of three Americans have at least one tattoo.

Photo credit: Canva
Culture

Science says you’re wrong about a person’s personality based on their tattoos

peter gabriel, genesis, roadies, pranks, live music

A roadie got naked for a hilarious prank during one of Peter Gabriel's final shows with Genesis.

Photo credit: Unknown photographer via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication, cropped (left) / Photo credit: Canva (Africa images), cropped (right)
Culture

During one of Peter Gabriel's final Genesis shows, a roadie got naked for an amazing prank

caveman, summer, heat, cave, temperature, cool

Take a cue from a caveman: if you're opening all the windows and blinds, you might be warmer than you need to be.

www.flickr.com
Science & Tech

To stay cool in the summer, follow this 2.5 million-year-old trick beloved by cavemen

© Copyright 2025