Good Things Are Happening, It Seems.

A Little Bit of Good: Stories to Warm Your Heart

It feels like the news is… well, a lot, doesn’t it? Sometimes it's just nice to take a breath and remember that good things are happening out there. And honestly, there's been a real swell of heartwarming stories lately.

It's incredible what people will do for each other. Just recently, in Texas, a family and some quick-thinking police officers literally lifted a car off of a baby. Can you imagine the panic? But everyone just jumped in to help. And that’s not an isolated incident! Down in Florida, a young boy saved his sister from a lake – a really brave thing to do. We also heard about a mom who helped get 22 children safely off a burning school bus. Talk about a hero!

It’s not just about big rescues, either. A 10-year-old girl in another state saved her brother from choking during a… a candy challenge, apparently. Those things can be dangerous! And speaking of little heroes, a volunteer and his dog managed to find a missing two-year-old in the woods. It's just wonderful to see those search and rescue teams succeed.

And the kindness doesn’t stop there. Taylor Swift, who is, you know, really famous, donated $100,000 to help a little girl battling brain cancer. That’s… a lot of money, and it's amazing she's using her platform to help others. A high school volleyball team surprised their janitor with a new car – he must have been so shocked! And a movie theater in Connecticut is doing something really special by hiring mostly employees with disabilities. It’s just a really inclusive thing to do.

Even the animals are having a good run! Green sea turtles are no longer considered endangered, which is fantastic news for our oceans. And, as we mentioned, a dog actually helped police find that missing child. Good boy!

There are these small, everyday moments too. A man is being called the “Fairy Godfather” of Halloween for bringing treats and joy to his community. And a woman on a train just… gave away a giant plushie she won to a stranger! Isn't that sweet?

It’s not all big headlines, either. An 80-year-old woman just finished hiking the Appalachian Trail – talk about inspiring! And a third grade teacher got a really nice surprise from her class.

There was even a viral video of a snow leopard with a pumpkin. It sounds silly, but it really brought a smile to a lot of people’s faces. And a father and son in Texas stayed guard at an unlocked candy store - that's community spirit right there! A 10-year-old boy raised funds for fallen officers, and a new law, called “Found,” was passed to protect pets during emergencies.

It's easy to get bogged down in everything that’s going wrong, but these stories are a good reminder that there's still a lot of good in the world. They really do make you feel a little bit better, you know? And honestly, we could all use a little bit of that right now.