17-Year-old Rescued After 12 Hours Lost in Rough Seas Clinging to a Capsized Kayak
nnA teenager was rescued recently off the coast of Honolulu following a 12-hour ordeal drifting through choppy waters filled with zigzagging currents.nnThrough the long darkness of a night near the equator, Kahiau Kawai bobbed up and down clinging to a kayak while seeing the lights of the search parties looking for him in vain far […]
First Salmon Since 1912 Spotted in Klamath Basin Just Weeks After Dam Removal in Oregon
nnThis little fellow carried the flag for his species’ triumphant return into the Klamath River Basin following a massive recent dam removal.nnOn October 16th, a fall-run Chinook salmon was identified by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in a tributary to the Klamath River above the now-demolished J.C. Boyle Dam, becoming the first […]
“They’re only truly great who are truly good.” – George Chapman
Quote of the Day: “They’re only truly great who are truly good.” – George ChapmannnPhoto by: Abdulla Faiz, CC licensennWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, October 28
62 years ago today, the whole world breathed a sigh of relief as the Cuban Missile Crisis ended with Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev agreeing to dismantle his missiles in Cuba in exchange for Kennedy’s promise to remove NATO missiles from Turkey and Italy. With the current risk of nuclear war in Ukraine, it’s important […]
Huge Mastiff Poses in Human Clothes and Earns $1,000 a Month for Herself and her Loving Owner
nnA human-sized dog is earning its keep—and more—by posing for TikTok dressed as a human.nnCalumn Barber dresses his two-year-old Cane Corso (a type of Mastiff), and stuffs the arms and legs with padding to make her look like a buff dude.nnFans are won over by the pet’s deadpan expression and huge patience, despite being posed […]
Couple Who Met in the Chips Aisle Returned to the Supermarket For Priceless Pics on Their Wedding Day
nnAn English couple came up with the romantic idea of returning to the spot they first met—taking wedding photos in the snack aisle of their local supermarketnn20-year-old Jessica met Jaxom Weston-Brown in 2017 at a Waitrose store in East Sussex. She had just started her job there as a store assistant and was asked to […]
Type 2 Diabetes Patients Who Stick to Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Stop Taking Medication: Study
nnPeople with type 2 diabetes who stick to a low-carb diet may be able to stop taking medication, suggests a new study.nnAmerican researchers found low-carbohydrate diets may improve the beta-cell function in patients being treated for the condition, which affects around 34 million Americans and one in 15 people worldwide.nnType 2 diabetes most often develops […]
14-Year-old Wins ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ for Inventing Pesticide Detector For Fruits and Vegetables
nnA 9th grader from Snellville, Georgia, has won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, after inventing a handheld device designed to detect pesticide residues on produce.nnSirish Subash set himself apart with his AI-based sensor to win the grand prize of $25,000 cash and the prestigious title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”nnLike most inventors, Sirish was intrigued […]
“I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.” – Rose Kennedy
Quote of the Day: “I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.” – Rose KennedynnPhoto by: LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVRnnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, October 27
62 years ago today, one man in the right place, at the right time, did the right thing, saving the world from probably nuclear war. Vasily Arkhipov is known as the “man who saved the world,” during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis when he stood down the other two officers aboard the Soviet submarine B-59 […]