Daily Good

DailyGood.org is a website dedicated to sharing positive and uplifting news stories from around the world. Its mission is to foster a sense of hope, inspiration, and connection by highlighting acts of kindness, human resilience, and progress in areas such as social justice, environmental sustainability, and personal growth. The platform curates stories that often go unnoticed in mainstream media, focusing on the "good" happening in communities globally.

In terms of its relationship to providing uplifting news, DailyGood serves as a counterbalance to the often negative and sensationalist narratives prevalent in traditional news outlets. By delivering content that emphasizes compassion, innovation, and collective well-being, it encourages readers to engage with the world in a more constructive and optimistic way. The site also offers newsletters and other resources to help people stay informed about positive developments and to inspire action toward creating a better world. Through this focus, DailyGood fosters a community of individuals committed to celebrating humanity's potential for good.

1. How Fathers Today Are Reshaping Parenthood

   Today, millennial fathers spend triple the time with their children compared to dads in the 1960s. Paul Bent, 40, is redefining what it means to be a dad -- a 180-degree turnaround from his own childhood where Bent's father was on the periphery of his life. "So many times, I sat at the window waiting for my dad to turn up because he told me he would, and then he wouldn’t," Bent recalls....

2. People over 100 share their simple secrets to living the best life

   Enjoy this delightful video of five centenarians who share “their thoughts and wisdom on love, health, technology and, most importantly, how to live a happy life.” Here is a sampling of their wisdom. On Love: "It's so important to feel love. I won't say it makes the world go round, but it's very helpful." On Mortality: “Life goes on. So, get on and do the things that you love...

3. Man Climbs Everest to Install Defibrillator—Three Weeks Later it Saves a Young Life

   David Sullivan lost four friends under the age of 45 due to cardiac arrest. The first moments are critical: “the use of a defibrillator within the first 3 minutes of a heart attack can improve survival rates from 8% to over 50%.” He learned and performed CPR for a young lad only three months after learning while thirty people watched because they didn’t know how. “When...

4. Why These College Kids Are Swearing Off Smartphones

   Meet Charlie Fisher, Seán Killingsworth, and Logan Lane -- three college students embracing a new trend: ditching smartphones for classic flip phones. As part of the Reconnect Movement, they're challenging relentless screen time with real-world interactions — painting, debates, and good old-fashioned hangouts. This retro revolution is a nod to presence. Fisher, 20, who a few years...

5. I travelled the world delivering letters to strangers

   On a Galápagos Island, there is an old whisky barrel that has been used since 1793 to send mail back home. Originally used by sailors at port, it is now used by tourists. People leave a letter and take one that they are able to hand-deliver to its destination. Jonny Beardmore traveled to the island in 2022 while processing grief following the death of his father. He saw the barrel filled...

6. Blind Skateboarder Opens 'World-First' Adaptive Skatepark

   Dan Mancina enjoyed skateboarding at a young age, but by 22, he was almost completely blind because of a degenerative eye disease. “Now almost 38, he’s a professional skateboarder, relearning tricks, and even completing the course at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.” About seven years ago, Dan, thinking of others, dreamed of giving fellow visually impaired skaters a better...

7. How Shared Electric Cargo Bikes Are Changing Cities

   In bustling cities like Boston, electric cargo bikes are slowly transforming urban transportation dynamics. Tim Reardon, a resident with a penchant for cycling, utilizes these bicycles to efficiently navigate city streets, transporting items from Christmas trees to groceries. CargoB, a local startup, is at the forefront of this shift, offering a cost-effective alternative to car rentals. Despite...

8. Stranded Couple Receive 23 Days of Support from Loving Locals

   Two travelers from France had barely begun their road trip when they found themselves in a serendipitous moment -- their vehicle had collided with a kangaroo near Nannup, Australia. Left with a shattered car, the local community, where the population count is only 1,500 residents, enfolded them with warmth, transforming the wreckage into a 23-day odyssey of generosity. "We were unlucky, but in...

9. Teens invent Brain-Controlled Prosthetic Leg for Friend

   In the corridors of a Texan high school, three young minds -- Samuel Skotnikov, Changyoung Kim, and Eeshaan Prashanth -- listened closely to their friend Aiden's struggles with his prosthetic leg. Driven not by accolades but by empathy, they delved into the realm of prosthetics, crafting the NeuroFlex -- a brain-controlled, low-cost bionic leg that seamlessly translates Aiden's intent into...

10. Microscope with AI Spots Traffic Jams in Your Veins

    Researchers in Japan have unveiled an innovative method for detecting blood clots using a cutting-edge microscope paired with artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Kazutoshi Hirose at the University of Tokyo, the team developed an optical device that captures high-speed images of blood motion, identifying platelet aggregation which is a precursor to clots. “Just like traffic cameras capture...