25 Atlanta students surprised with acceptance to Harvard program
There’s good news and then there’s great news. The great news comes with a knock on the door and confetti.
7-year-old throws personal prom for babysitter after hers was canceled
You’re never too young to plan, and then throw, a prom.
Pharmacist known as ‘the mask man’ charged with hoarding, price gouging N95 masks
A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York.
Graduation in aisle 4: Grocery store honors high school seniors with makeshift commencement ceremony
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Boy Scouts gather on Zoom for virtual campfire, s’mores session amid COVID-19 quarantine
A Boy Scout troop decided to schedule a virtual campfire and s'mores session amid the COVID-19 quarantine.
‘The fight went on for 2 hours’: Golfers capture video of alligator brawl on SC golf course
Golfers captured video of two large alligators brawling on a golf course in South Carolina.
Baby gorilla badly injured in family fight at Seattle zoo
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
‘I really need a haircut’: 4-year-old’s adorable plea for a trim captured on video
A 4-year-old boy was captured on video pleading with his mom to take him to get his hair cut.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Florida girl, 2, adopted by family over Zoom after 700 days in foster care
“Foster children need people that are willing to raise their hands and say, 'I can be forever,’” she said.
Un-bee-lievable! Beekeeper builds fully functioning beehive entirely out of LEGOs
A man in Ireland built a beehive entirely out of LEGOs and it's a beautifully colorful creation.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Virginia family out for ride finds nearly $1 million in road
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
Law school graduate holds miniature commencement ceremony in back yard amid pandemic
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Dad shows off his best ballet moves while dancing with daughter
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
Sydney restaurant fills empty social distancing seats with cardboard cut-out customers
As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal.
‘Thank you all for making this show so very special’: John Krasinski ends ‘Some Good News’
John Krasinski's popular YouTube show "Some Good News" comes to an end with uplifting content and a few tearjerkers.