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Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn as child support payment. Daughter responds with kindness
One Richmond family got a shocking delivery when 80,000 pennies were dumped on their front lawn. They're using the money to help others.
Joseph Shavit
May 1, 2022


Real-life Sheldon Cooper: 13-year-old physics prodigy set to graduate university
As a fourth-year physics major with a math minor, 13-year-old Elliott Tanner is on the verge of graduating from the University of Minnesota.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 25, 2022


World’s Largest Treehouse Resort Opening in the Smoky Mountains
Treehouses inspire visions of Tarzan swinging through the forest. Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is the largest treehouse resort in the world.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 4, 2022


Cancer patient completes his final treatment then proposes to girlfriend
Last week, 26-year-old Caleb Lee rang a bell that signaled his final cancer treatment, and he pulled the string right off.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 10, 2022


NASA 'hero' Sally Ride honored with sculpture
While we watch the modern-day achievements of those involved in space exploration, it's important to never forget those who went before.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 9, 2022


13 charitable organizations to support and help the people of Ukraine
While making a simple donation or sharing a link on social media will not single-handedly end this conflict, it can do something.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2022


10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
A 10-year-old girl is dedicating her time to crafting "chemo comfort bags" for hospital patients after seeing her grandfather battle cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 18, 2022


Man breaks 52 Guinness World Records in 52 weeks
The challenge was simultaneously no small feat and nothing out of the ordinary for Rush, an author, speaker and entertainer.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 12, 2022


Angel With a Lantern: 80-year-old man braves blizzard to rescue people stranded in their cars
80-year-old man was an "angel with a lantern" for a woman and three others whose cars were stuck during a massive blizzard in Saskatchewan.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 11, 2022


‘Zero Waste’ lifestyle: Family goes weeks without producing a single piece of trash
Smart shopping and lots of recycling have helped a family-of-four live a lifestyle of zero waste and go weeks without producing trash.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 11, 2022


Heroic police officer saves student from oncoming car, video shows
A Maryland police officer is being hailed after saving a student from an oncoming car Friday, and instead taking a hit herself.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 9, 2022


Florida teacher surprises her class with a real snowman -- most had never seen snow
A classroom of kindergarten students in Florida got a big surprise in late January when they received a snowman shipped from Kentucky.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 9, 2022


No time to exercise? What about THREE SECONDS a day?
Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new ECU study has discovered.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2022


Stranger's kindness to a child with autism teaches a lesson in compassion
Ian Shelley, a runner training for a 250-mile race, stopped to ask Fernando if everything was okay. Words are easy, actions are not always.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 6, 2022


Compassionate cop pays for teen's gym membership after responding to trespassing call
Police Officer Mario Valenti's offer to help a teenager who kept sneaking into X-Sport Fitness to play basketball has drawn praise.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 5, 2022


Say hello to CHAMP, Volkswagen's robot bringing smiles to sick kids
Meet CHAMP, the robot who just gave kids undergoing cancer treatments at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles something to smile about.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 5, 2022


11-year-old sews cheerful hospital gowns for young patients
Giuliana sews for two to three hours a day after school "because I feel like this is way more important than other things that I could do".
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022


Picture warnings on sodas? A promising tool to fight childhood obesity
Study conducted in "mini mart" laboratory setting shows parents less likely to choose sugary drinks with health warnings
Joseph Shavit
Feb 2, 2022


Employee benefits can help build a healthy, productive team
These days, it’s more critical than ever to ensure your company is doing what it can to attract and retain top talent.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 1, 2022


Best TV shows of all-time: ‘Friends’ beats out ‘Seinfeld’ as greatest ever!
According to a survey of 2,000 adults, TV shows from the end of the 20th century are still better than anything on the air today.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 1, 2022
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