When a car plowed into Andrew Leach's family, the father held his baby son Haydn out of harm's way, as shown in an amazing video. More »
According to a survey of 35,000 people around the world, access to communication technology was a main factor in increasing happiness. More »
A new magazine called 48 Hours has just been published. Writers and artists had 24 hours to create their work, while the editors had 24 hours to put the magazine together. More »
On a yacht journey from England to Australia, Alex Bond made a chance stopover on Kanton Island, and rescued the islanders from starvation. More »
Today marks the one-year anniversary of when we relaunched Gimundo independently -- and we've got a few great updates to share with you. More »
Homeless residents of a tent city in Camden, New Jersey are getting a second chance thanks to a local pastor and group of volunteers. More »
We won't deny that times are tough -- but at the same time, our current economic hardships are helping people to become more compassionate to those around them than ever before. Here are five inspiring stories that have come out of the recession. More »
Tracy Woodhouse and Graham Peck of Scarborough, England wanted a nice home without spending a fortune. So they converted a public toilet into a stunning cottage. More »
From Divine Caroline, here's a great essay on ways a mom can treat herself right on Mother's Day this Sunday. More »
Spending time in nature can make you feel better -- and all it takes is five minutes a day. More »
A collaborative reading project launching today on Twitter with Neil Gaiman's American Gods could become the world's largest book club. More »
Ronnie, a wire fox terrier who fought off a coyote to protect his family, has been honored as Hero Dog of the Year by spcaLA. More »
A group of students from Rice University have created a manually powered device to diagnose anemia from a salad spinner and other household items. More »
A reassuring new study finds that even in toddlers, intentions matter more than actions. More »
13-year-old Erik Martin has liver cancer, and he asked the Make a Wish Foundation for one wish: to become a superhero. Last week, hundreds of people helped him in his mission. More »