We all know that our pets aren't baggage, but unfortunately, they're treated as such by most airlines. Many animals are injured or become agitated in flight—but the new airline Pet Airways offers a safe and comfortable alternative for pets that must be flown. More »
Despite their high intelligence and work ethic, many high-functioning adults with autism are unable to find jobs because of poor social skills. But one European computer company is paving the way for acceptance—and hopefully, others will follow suit. More »
Everyone knows the importance of customer service. But a bank manager in Midland, Michigan went above and beyond the call of duty by putting a stop to a scam against one of his bank's elderly customers, protecting other victims from losing millions. More »
At the age of 17, Zac Sunderland has just become the world's youngest person to ever complete a solo sailing expedition around the world. More »
By the age of 20, Jason Becker was already a guitar legend—but after being diagnosed with ALS, he lost his mobility and was told he would have just several years to live. 20 years after that awful diagnosis, this inspiring man is still going strong and creating beautiful music. More »
The Swiss chocolate company Callebaut has invented a non-melting, low-calorie chocolate bar: in other words, the perfect treat. More »
After being forced to stay overseas for seven years because of the war in Iraq, the Iraqi soccer team has finally returned home to a cheering crowd. More »
Larry “Curly” Haubner is 107 years old, and shows no signs of slowing down. So when he outlived his savings, friends and strangers alike stepped in to make sure he'd be able to spend the rest of his life in comfort at his assisted living facility. More »
If you lose your wallet, how can you make sure someone will return it? Include a cute baby photo. More »
The Kokoda Trail, a famous battle site in Papua New Guinea, is a treacherous 60-mile trail that many experienced hikers cannot complete. But Kurt Fearnley, who cannot use his legs, is planning to travel the entire trail by crawling it. More »
To learn about the causes of canine cancer, one man's taken to the open road—with his two Great Pyrenees pals in tow. More »
In London's Trafalgar Square, thousands of random people are getting an hour in the spotlight as human art, in the "One & Other" exhibition. More »
Thanks to an innovative technology involving stem cells from the patients' own eyes and a pair of standard extended wear contact lenses, several formerly blind patients have regained their eyesight. More »
When a retired couple realized that an acquaintance was down on his luck, they decided to open up their home and hearts to him to help him get his life together again. More »
According to the new “Happy Planet” report from British nonprofit group New Economics Foundation, if you’d like to live a more rewarding life, it might be work trading in your Rolex for a surfboard and heading south to Costa Rica. More »