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After a 13-year-old qualified for Make-A-Wish, he used the opportunity to...

Usually when we think of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, we picture kids getting to meet Batman, or going to Disneyland, even having a (well-deserved) shopping spree. This generous young boy used his wish...

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People share some unexpected jobs that aren't nearly as romantic as you'd think

Blink 182 said it best: Work sucks, I know. When we're kids, we dream of becoming astronauts, marine biologists, firefighters … only to discover that these jobs are nowhere near what we imagined them...

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Here's why you won't be seeing Lush Cosmetics on social media anytime soon

Lush Cosmetics, the brand known for its colorful, luxurious bath bombs and handmade organic soaps, is taking a stand against the growing harm that various social media platforms have on the mental...

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Dan Price is marking Giving Tuesday by putting donation money into the hands...

Dan Price is the go-to example for business done right. No doubt you’ve heard of the CEO made famous by going against the corporate grain, giving every employee a base annual salary of $70K,...

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Drake has a great reaction to an older couple who have absolutely no idea who...

Drake is one of the most famous people on the planet. The “Way 2 Sexy” rapper was No. 4 on Spotify’s most-streamed artists in 2021 and is the 27th most popular human being on social media with more...

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Research shows the more expensive your wedding, the lower the chances of...

In 1964, Paul McCartney of the Beatles famously sang, “I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love.” While Mr. McCartney’s sentiments were definitely a major foreshadowing of the hippie,...

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People are spamming Kellogg's job board after the company fired 1400 striking...

Fourteen-hundred Kellogg’s workers in Battle Creek, Michigan; Omaha, Nebraska; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee went on strike on October 5 for a wage increase and improved working...

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A gynecologist asked people what they would change about their visit....

When picturing a doctor’s office, you might imagine a less than warm atmosphere. Those oh-so-lovely fluorescent lights instantly come to my mind. Imagine if a doctor told you, “I want to design our...

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Peloton's commercial featuring a very much alive Mr. Big is getting some...

SPOILER ALERT: Though many fans theorized that Samantha would be the character to bite the dust in the highly anticipated "Sex and the City" reboot, it was in fact Mr. Big who met his demise. The plot...

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Dumpster diver's videos highlight the obscene amount of perfectly good stuff...

Do you ever think about how we live in a world that is perfectly capable of producing enough food and basic necessities for every human on the planet, and yet there are still millions upon millions...

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Mom shares why she's 'really proud' of her 19-year-old daughter who wouldn't...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive shake-up in the American labor market and for many, the change has been positive. Many Americans quit their job this year because they feel optimistic that...

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'Keep yourself on mute': Woman calls out man for 'degrading' her in a work...

Twenty-year-old Sabrina Lassegue started a production company two years ago and is already well versed in the obstacles she faces as a young woman in media. She spends a lot of her time working with...

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She just landed her dream home and it all started with trading a single bobby...

It’s amazing what you can do with perseverance, optimism and a single bobby pin. The Today Show recently highlighted the incredible success of 30-year-old Demi Skipper’s “Trade Me Project,” where...

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Uber driver befriends 88-year-old passenger and quits her job to become his...

A chance meeting between an Uber driver and an 88-year-old man with dementia has completely changed both of their lives for the better.In March 2020, Paul Webb of Columbus, Ohio called for an Uber to...

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17 hilarious memes that anyone who's ever worked in retail will completely...

It takes a special type of person to work in retail without losing their mind. Retail jobs are both mentally and physically taxing and the pay isn’t usually that great either. Most retail workers...

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Woman shares hilarious reactions to unboxing a $825 luxury Chanel advent...

Sure, you could celebrate the holidays with a traditional advent calendar filled with chocolates. Maybe if you want to indulge, you can splurge on one from Godiva (yes, they have one). But what if you...

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A ‘perfect storm’ has put a strain on the Feeding America network of food...

Walking into the supermarket these days is more anxiety-inducing than it has been for decades. Shoppers are now taking second looks at the prices of everyday items before dropping them into their...

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The U.S. Army's new vaccine offers ‘broad protection’ against current and...

The number of average weekly COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has more than doubled since November 28 due to the spread of the new omicron variant. The increase has many worried that it’ll be another deadly...

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A U.K. insurance company is now giving new grandparents one week of paid leave

Most grandparents play an important role in helping their families when their children welcome a new child into the world.Grandparents can be called on to watch over the family’s older children while...

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Woman simply refuses to let a female work on her car—'they belong behind the...

When a video caption reads, “blows my mind how people can be,” you tend to expect the worst. And though it’s practically common knowledge that misogyny is still a very real thing, watching this woman...

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The CDC reduced COVID isolation time and people are joking about the 'bad...

The CDC changed its COVID-19 isolation guidelines on Monday in a move that confused a lot of people. The CDC now recommends that asymptomatic people infected with COVID-19 isolate for five days,...

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NYC mayor's comments on protecting non-remote workers prompt people to defend...

Sometimes it's surprising how quickly politicians can step in it, even when they're trying to say something legitimately important or helpful.In trying to convince the public that people who can't...

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Patients are now sharing 'Don't weigh me' cards to avoid being triggered at...

It can be psychologically distressing for people who’ve had an eating disorder to stand on a scale. For those who have struggled or are currently dealing with a disorder, being weighed can lead to...

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Upworthy's Valentine's Gift Guide - purchase goods that do good & save $7...

Here at Upworthy, we cherish our loved ones and although Valentine's is not all about gifts, if you are looking to buy a special gift for a special someone, then you came to the right place! We have...

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Clever grandma lured a scammer to her house and got him arrested

There has been a rise in scams against the elderly during the pandemic. According to the FBI, American seniors were scammed for $1 billion dollars in 2020, up $300 million from the previous year.To...

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After a Los Angeles street musician had his drums stolen, Metallica stepped...

Anthony Eugene Sheriff, known to people across the Los Angeles area as Sheriff Drumman, had his life turned upside down last December when his truck and drum set were stolen at 4:30 a.m. outside his...

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Family-owned Fresh Cravings 'Salsabrates the Good' and supports youth...

There's no question that we live in challenging times. But along with challenges come opportunities for change—and for changemakers to rise up. When the world feels dark, we naturally crave the light....

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A whole new generation wants to work with their hands

As AI makes daily headlines (and robots take over), I’ve been thinking more about the future of human work and the value of craftsmanship. Craftsmanship, the human trait that enables us to care for...

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Study shows the specific barriers female business owners face—even those at...

Many studies on the state of women in the workplace seem to reinforce the doom and gloom of modern women's experience. They tell us something we already know – that you're going to have to speak ten...

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More than a career: How two project managers are driving environmental change

Do you ever feel like you could be doing more when it comes to making a positive impact on your community? The messaging around giving back is louder than ever this time of year, and for good reason;...

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