Skip to content

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

Search

Latest Stories

Latest

Donald Trump, cannabis, politics, medicine, science

Trump may have changed America's relationship with marijuana.

Photo credit: Shealeah Craighead via Wikimedia Commons/Canva
Politics

President Trump 'reclassifying' marijuana could entirely change America's relationship with cannabis

thrifting, holiday shopping, budgeting, economy, vintage

Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

toxic boss, career strategies, mental health, work tips, psychology

It might be time to update your resume if your boss says this.

Photo credit: Canva
Work & Money

Career strategist says if your boss says any of these 3 things, you should quit your job

More From GOOD

blindness, 3d printing, organ transplant, medical technology, medical breakthrough

A new 3D printed corneal transplant could help many see again.

Photo credit: Canva
Health

Blind patient regains sight after receiving breakthrough 3D-printed cornea implant

body language, walking style, psychology, confidence hacks, nonverbal communication, posture, deep thinking, personality traits, emotional balance
Past Events

Body language experts reveal the secret truth about people who walk with their hands behind their backs​

It isn't just an old-fashioned habit; experts say this specific posture signals confidence, deep thought, and openness.

Rebeca Gonzalez, Walmart lottery winner, California Lottery, Labor Day win, scratchers jackpot, sudden wealth, employee stories, unexpected millionaire
Past Events

Her manager forced her to work on her day off, and it accidentally made her a millionaire

She was frustrated when her manager called her in for a last-minute shift, but the inconvenience led directly to a life-changing windfall.

pianist, crying, Fryderyk Chopin, competition, classical music, Raindrop, emotions
Culture

Young pianist can't hold back the tears as she plays 200-year-old Chopin piece from the heart

"And this, my friends, is why AI won't replace us."

habit stacking, good habits, psychology, mental health, life tips
Health

Productivity experts say the easiest way to build positive habits is by adding them to ones you already have

Do you know how to habit stack?

Culture

Jimmie Smith lottery winner, New York Lottery, $24 million ticket, lost lottery ticket, East Orange NJ, unclaimed lottery prize, lottery expiration

A man stands with his jumbo-sized lotto check

Canva
Past Events

A retired security guard found a $24 million lottery ticket in his closet two days before it expired

Michael Black, Million Dollar Comeback, millionaire homeless experiment, financial challenge, hustle culture, entrepreneurship, Mike Black YouTube, autoimmune disease, starting over

A young man looks down the street

Canva
Past Events

A millionaire went homeless to prove he could make $1M in a year. He lasted 10 months.

intelligence, empathy, hyper-empathetic, feelings, emotions, humans, mental health

Two people hug and a researcher takes notes.

Photo credit: Canva
Culture

Study reveals that highly intelligent people aren't hyper-empathetic like we once thought

Heroes

pit bull rescue, hero dog, Gary Thynes, Pittsburgh, WTAE-TV, dog saves owners, animal control, foster dog, good news, canine hero

(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

Canva
Past Events

Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

Michael Jordan, Novant Health, free clinic, uninsured healthcare, North Carolina clinic, Wilmington NC, NBA philanthropy, healthcare access, Jordan donation, community clinic, patient care, primary care, affordable healthcare, health insurance, healthcare disparity, social impact, NBA legend, Jordan clinic, nonprofit health, underserved communities

Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

Photo credit: Novant Health
Past Events

NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

pizza story, food service, Reddit kindness, fast food manager, homeless man, meat lovers pizza, viral Reddit, unexpected kindness, pizza restaurant

Pizza will find a way.

commons.wikimedia.org
Past Events

Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

Money

rideshare, uber, pay, fares, fair wages

A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

penny, us treasury, penny facts, fun facts, history

No more new pennies.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

food labels, marketing buzzwords, advertisements, consumer reports, economy

How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

Photo credit: Canva
Money

Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

taxes, tax professionals, tax stories, finances, financial experts

Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

Photo credit: Canva, Dean Drobot (left, cropped) / Minerva Studio (right, cropped)
Money

Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

tipping, generations, tipping by age, generational differences, american customs

Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

Photo credit: Canva, pixelshot (left, cropped) / Garakta Studio from Garakta Studio (middle, cropped) / Imágenes de gabriel paz (right, cropped)
Money

Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

frugality, generational divide, money savings, older generations, younger generations

Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

Photo credit: Canva, Helgy (left, cropped) / Dean Drobot (right, cropped)
Money

4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

frugal recipes, economy, health, eating, groceries

It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

social security, retirement, economy, money saving tips, america

There are some states where you can live entirely off of Social Security benefits.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

A surprising new map shows the 10 states where people can live entirely on their Social Security

money saving tips, best websites, lower bills, economy, deals

There are websites that can help lower some monthly expenses.

Photo credit: Canva
Money

Consumers share 6 little known websites that offer valuable, money-saving services for free

Load More
signs of intelligence, emotional intelligence, psychology, high IQ traits, adaptability, critical thinking, open-mindedness, self-reflection, cognitive patterns, Global English Editing

Colorful representation of a brain and a woman holding a coffee cup

Canva
Past Events

Psychologists reveal 10 signs that someone is secretly super intelligent and may not even know it

Fantastic Pit, Ellison's Cave, ActionAdventureTwins, GoPro cave video, deepest pit in US, caving, spelunking, viral video, Georgia caves, underground exploration

View from inside a deep cave

Canva
Past Events

Explorers dropped a GoPro into America's deepest pit, and the footage is giving people chills

Richard Feynman, intelligence trap, Nobel Prize, decision making, cognitive bias, intellectual humility, Feynman technique, smart people mistakes, critical thinking, psychology

Richard Feynman accepting an award (L); in front of a chalkboard

@Slothenator
Past Events

Legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist explains why super smart people make dumb decisions

dog intelligence, Akiko Takaoka, Kyoto University, dog psychology, animal cognition, trustworthy, dogs and liars, canine science, pet behavior, animal studies

A little dog looks at the camera suspiciously

Canva
Past Events

Dogs can recognize a bad person and now there's science to prove it

old age, old age benefits, youth culture, culture, health

Getting old has its benefits.

Photo credit: Canva
Culture

Seniors share the 15 incredible perks of old age young people can look forward to

home alone, home alone house, Macaulay Culkin, movies, houses

Owners of the 'Home Alone' house want to revive the '90s vibe.

Photo credit: YouTube screenshots via SPIRIT X
Culture

New owners of the beloved 'Home Alone' house want to restore its nostalgic '90s magic

emergency rooms, nurses, Reddit, patients, redditors, doctors, stories, hospital

Embarrassed woman and a surprised doctor.

Photo credit: Canva
Culture

33 questionable things people do that emergency room staff are begging them to stop

insects, bugs, scientific research, bug populations, environmental research

Certain insect populations are rapidly declining. A researcher explores why.

Photo credit: Canva, manfredxy (left, cropped) / Зображення користувача Volodymyr Maksymchuk (right, cropped)
Science

Bugs are vanishing at 'alarming' rates. Researcher shares what's behind the 'bug apocalypse.'

hotel story, malicious compliance, receptionist, rude customer, Reddit, viral story, Days Inn, customer service, funny, revenge

A hotel receptionist checks in a guest

Canva
Past Events

A hotel guest demanded a room on a non-existent 4th floor. The receptionist's comeback was perfect.

© Copyright 2025