Good News: Biker traveling across the country relies on kindness of strangers

A cyclist who is pedaling across the United States is being fueled by the kindness of strangers and has become an internet sensation. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz reports.

‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?

A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country Republicans have won control of the Senate and ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation

During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

‘Trump’s America’: His Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country

In the end, Donald J. Trump is not the historical aberration some thought he was, but instead a transformational force reshaping the modern United States in his own image.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Texas woman who drives strangers in need receives new car

Lyn Story, a Fort Worth retiree who provides free rides to neighbors in need, received a new car from Philadelphia car dealer David Kelleher who was inspired by her dedication.

Democrats travel deep into Trump country in fight for prize state

No Democrat has won North Carolina since 2008, but polls show they have a chance - if they can beat Republicans on their home turf.

Kwame Onwuachi Is a Whole New Kind of Celebrity Chef

With a raft of endorsement deals, star appearances and a new restaurant in Washington, he’s won fame and clout that stretch far beyond the kitchen.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

WATCH: Father flies across country to paint mural for his 1st grandchild

After Mark Hendron traveled from Delaware to California to take on his epic art project, his daughter Makenzie filmed the process to share his work with the world.

Halloween week heat across the country will shatter October records

The final few days of October will feature roughly 100 new daily record highs as the thermometer soars to summerlike levels Monday through Thursday.

Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country

Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.

Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

I’m 77 and planning to retire with $700K. I love to travel and I’m moving cross country. Have I saved enough for retirement?

‘My Social Security is $3,100 per month. I do not own a home’

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Max Thieriot on returning for new season of "Fire Country"

Fire Country is back, with Max Thieriot reprising his role as Bode, a convict working as a firefighter in his Northern California hometown.

King Charles Will Reportedly Receive New Title During Latest Travels

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality

Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Gangs attack neighborhoods across Haiti's capital in new wave of violence

Multiple gangs are attacking several communities in Haiti's capital

World - ABC News - October 18

Alex Verdugo defends Yankees fans who tried to grab ball from Mookie Betts: 'That's kind of New York'

The fans have been banned from Yankee Stadium for Game 5 Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

The UK was crying out for a new kind of budget. Labour has given it repackaged Tory ideas | David Edgerton

A fairer, happier and more equal country is possible – but only if the party in power actually wants to make it happen. Has Labour got a radical economic programme, on a par with 1945 or 1964? Has ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

In Georgia, Harris Relies on Superstar Passion

Not as fiery as her celebrity surrogates, she could use a bit of their heart and fervor.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

New York Nico’s New NYC Travel Guide Is a Love Letter to Small Businesses

“These businesses are kind of like safe spaces for me,” says social-media icon Nicolas Heller, better known as New York Nico.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?

Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

The good news no one is talking about this election season

The solution to climate change is to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy; thanks to the Biden administration and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy is putting down deep roots in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump’s win brings good news for savers

The U.S. election results are producing opportunities for retirees and other savers — as long as they have some money set aside.

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government

World - ABC News - October 21

The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking

The analysis accounted for pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and even Spirit Halloween locations per capita.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Japan’s new PM in precarious position as country votes in tight election

Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leader. Citizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

"Kindness 101" brings lessons of kindness to classrooms nationwide

Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms ...

A new start after 60: I wanted to live cheaply – so I bought a boat, moved in and began travelling the world

After his mother died, Stephen Payne was keen for a change. He now travels around Europe and considers this one of the best decisions he’s ever made. After his 92-year-old mother died in 2019, ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Good News: Dodgers World Series victory is big news in Japan as well

World Series viewership hit record levels in Japan as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the series over the New York Yankees. Japanese interest in the series was driven in part by Dodgers superstar ...

Man jailed for sexual assault on stranger in her home

Benjamin Guiver, who "brutally" sexually assaulted a woman in her own home, is jailed for 20 years.

Norah O'Donnell interviews VP Kamala Harris across CBS News platforms beginning Oct. 27

Preview: The "CBS Evening News" anchor's interview with the Democratic presidential nominee will air on "CBS Sunday Morning," with additional excerpts appearing on "Face the Nation," "CBS ...

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Rising food inflation clouds the good news on headline rates

Let them eat CPI

World - Financial Times - October 18

Halloween chocolate lovers are about to get some good news

The price of cocoa has nearly doubled this year. Here’s why chocolate lovers aren’t likely to see a huge price hike this Halloween.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

The New York Liberty show investment in women’s sports is simply good business

Five years after playing before crowds of 2,000 fans in White Plains, the Liberty completed a stunning turnaround with a first WNBA title. And the future looks brighter than ever. From the earliest ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

New Sabres Forward Has Been Sneaky Good Addition

This Buffalo Sabres forward is starting to heat up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Squinting for good news in a bad October jobs report? Here it is.

Like a squirrel trying to find an acorn in a grassy field, it’s hard to find a nugget of good news in a bad October jobs report. The unemployment rate staying at 4.1% might be the only one that ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

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