More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
San Jose dad delivers pies to firefighters who answered his 911 call
A South Bay father showed his appreciation to first responders this Thanksgiving by delivering homemade pies to more than a dozen firehouses in San Jose.
A South Bay father showed his appreciation to first responders this Thanksgiving by delivering homemade pies to more than a dozen firehouses in San Jose.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Bay Area teens learn lessons thousands of miles away from home
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
Thunderstorm sparks mysterious 2,000-mile journey for spooked California pup later found in Illinois
One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.
One theory behind the impressive journey is that Opie, while lost, was mistakenly thought to be dumped and unwanted. They might’ve then scooped him up to save him.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Watch: Nebraska baby born with rare cancer leaves hospital to cheers after months of treatment
A baby from Omaha, Nebraska, received a joyful send-off after spending six months in the hospital battling a rare form of cancer.
A baby from Omaha, Nebraska, received a joyful send-off after spending six months in the hospital battling a rare form of cancer.
Oakland woman restoring American Girls to donate to foster kids
A woman in Oakland is aiming to bring joy to foster kids' faces by restoring and donating American Girl dolls.
A woman in Oakland is aiming to bring joy to foster kids' faces by restoring and donating American Girl dolls.
'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash
A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.
A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.
10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster
At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.
At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.
Marin County deputies rally to help a retired deputy injured in a fall
Retired Marin County Sheriff Deputy gets support from former coworkers after suffering devastating spinal injury.
Retired Marin County Sheriff Deputy gets support from former coworkers after suffering devastating spinal injury.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Bedford: Child born with rare genetic disorder goes viral
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.
Watch: Pilot surprises his grandmother with touching announcement
Justin Shurtz said his grandmother had no idea he was going to show up on her flight.
Justin Shurtz said his grandmother had no idea he was going to show up on her flight.
Pennsylvania man holds hand of trapped crash victim after rescue attempts fail
"Her family had reached out and said she’s forever grateful," Nathaniel Bunn explained. "I want them to know that I’m no hero and that I’m just a great guy doing what I thought was right."
"Her family had reached out and said she’s forever grateful," Nathaniel Bunn explained. "I want them to know that I’m no hero and that I’m just a great guy doing what I thought was right."
After their dog died, an Alameda family adopted 'Ziggy' – a DNA test revealed this stunning result
When Rufus died, the Alameda family was heartbroken. They soon adopted a new dog, Ziggy – but the resemblance to their late furry friend was uncanny.
When Rufus died, the Alameda family was heartbroken. They soon adopted a new dog, Ziggy – but the resemblance to their late furry friend was uncanny.
Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants
A man is being hailed as a hero in France after risking his life to save six people, including two infants, from a burning apartment building on Friday, July 4.
A man is being hailed as a hero in France after risking his life to save six people, including two infants, from a burning apartment building on Friday, July 4.
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.