Five Things You Need to Know Today: Good News to Brighten Your Day
Life can feel overwhelming with so much heavy news in the world. That’s why Disbih is curating five good news stories today from across the U.S., moments of kindness, resilience, and community that remind us there’s still plenty of good out there. These uplifting stories aren’t just “feel-good fluff” — they show how small acts of love and courage can spark real change.
I haven’t been sleeping well lately. The past few nights, my dreams have been filled with dystopian chaos, running, fear, loss, and endings I can’t quite explain. Maybe it’s the state of the world seeping into my subconscious, maybe it’s the endless scroll of heavy headlines. Honestly, I don’t even know what to believe anymore, and I’ve stopped trying to make sense of it.
What I do know is this: we’re all being flooded with negativity, and sometimes it feels like the good gets buried on purpose. So, I decided to dig a little deeper. And with some help from Chatty G, I realized we all deserve a daily reminder that hope, kindness, and joy still exist.
Presenting: Five Things You Need to Know Today — Good News to Brighten Your Day ✨
Today’s Five Positive Stories
Pizzeria Owner Sees People Eating From Dumpster, Offers Them Free Food: ‘Nobody Deserves That
Chris Kolstad had seen people fishing out food from the dumpster behind his pizza shop before, but recently, he realized it was becoming more frequent. So, on July 29, he took to Facebook to make a public plea.
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Mangy Shih Tzu Wandering Streets Gets New Home as 75 Seniors in a Care Home Unite to Adopt Him (LOOK)
The black and gray Shih Tzu was found wandering the streets of Austin, Texas. His fur was overgrown and matted. He had no tags—and no owner looking for him either. The 7-year-old pup had likely been homeless for months. He was found by an employee of The Philomena, an assisted-living center in Kyle, Texas, run by Priscilla Duran. She’s a lover of dogs, so she took him to her vet where they discovered he had a microchip, a name, and an owner.
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Teen Sets Guinness World Record With Shoe Donations
18-year-old Augustus Holm in San Diego organized a record-breaking drive, collecting 21,604 pairs of shoes in just 24 hours for those in need. His determination not only broke a Guinness World Record but also proved that young people can create massive positive impact.
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An 8-Year-Old Gives His Birthday Money to Help a Stranger
Instead of buying toys, Chicago boy Mateo spent his birthday money helping a homeless woman selling candy so she could buy baby formula. His generosity went viral and inspired thousands online, proving kindness can come from the youngest hearts.
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Gratitude in Action — A Stranger Buys a Home for His Rescuer
In Tomball, Texas, Veronica Marin saved a man whose SUV was crushed by a tree during a storm. That man, Bryan Pederson, later raised enough money to buy her family a new mobile home. It’s a beautiful cycle of gratitude and giving back.
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