A little bit sure does add up over time. Albert Lexie, a shoe shiner in Pittsburgh has been working at the Children’s Hospital at UPMC since 1981. This hard working, good hearted man has been giving his tips back to the children’s hospital since he started. A typical shoe shiningContinue Reading
Kids can have such a simple pure view of the world. Watch this young girl talk about all the things that she appreciates in life. All those adults out there can learn a thing or two from the youth. And that’s what’s good, Jon – The Good World NewsContinue Reading
In a major language science breakthrough, computers are showing that they may be able to recover lost languages. Previously, computers were only used to save languages as they were at risk of being lost. The computers would record fragments of the language from the remaining speakers in order to helpContinue Reading
50 year old Miami Heat fan, Michael Drysch, did the unimaginable. He was given the opportunity to shoot a half court shot at the game…..and nailed it! Michael got to go home with $75,000 cash and a very memorable bear hug from “King James” himself. “That was awesome, man,” LeBronContinue Reading
A beautiful guitar is a work of art. From the first note that is picked, to the moving chord that is played, to the elegant shape of the guitar’s body. Waterstone Guitars, the brainchild of Robert Singer (very fitting name), views their guitars as a form of art. To pushContinue Reading
Can you imaging working at one employer your entire life and NEVER taking a sick day?! 44 years?! Meet Deborah Ford, a U.S. Postal Service employee in Detroit who has delivered mail for 44 years straight. She has such genuine dedication to her work. When asked if she has everContinue Reading
As a response to a Change.org petition which quickly amassed over 100,000 signatures, Victoria’s Secret begins talks about a “survivor” bra. The petition was started by 21 year old, Allana Maiden, who’s mother, Debbie Barrett is a breast cancer survivor. “My mom is a breast cancer survivor — 21 yearsContinue Reading
Back in November of 2012, Good World News reported on a neat charity called “Free the Children” which is the brainchild of Craig Kielburger. This charity is proud to honor award winning actress, Natalie Portman, as their ambassador! In her ambassador role, she will support education for girls in Kenya.Continue Reading
Happy Birthday to Jackie Robinson (January 31st). Robinson was the first African American Major League Baseball Player of the modern era. In 1947 as a Brooklyn Dodger, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line, and throughout his life was extremely influential in the Civil Rights Movement. Robinson had an exceptionalContinue Reading
Love can be so deep, so fulfilling, and absolutely contagious. This couple’s love for each other is tickling the hearts of millions. Who is this loving couple? Meet John Allen, 82, and his girlfriend and love of his life, Linda Alexander. Five years ago, Linda, then 65, suffered a strokeContinue Reading