CNN 5 Good Things

This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps older adults combat loneliness. Plus, which city is the happiest in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Office” star teamed up with a nonprofit to offer free prom tickets to students impacted by the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland. With months to live, this man is hitting the road to give back in all 50 states. A mini pony escaped from a rescue farm, and where she ended up next is pretty heartwarming. Plus, “The Golden Girls” reboot no one saw coming – and this time, they’ve got shells and siblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A woman who hadn’t used CPR in 40 years didn’t hesitate when it mattered most. In Staten Island, a deli manager is giving kids with good grades way more than sugar highs. A newer organ transplant approach could mean less pain, quicker recovery and more donors. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the labs and the lives reshaped by cutting-edge transplant science. The FDA just greenlit a test that could change how millions detect cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world met the first American pope this week, but a second-grade conclave in Georgia stole hearts first. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – CNN National Correspondent Erica Hill shares how engineers plan to keep it that way. An abandoned Shih Tzu became the star of a senior center in Texas. Meet the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Plus, in honor of Mother’s Day, we collected some of your favorite “mom advice.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When disaster struck in California, these young robotics engineers refused to quit, and their hard work paid off. A primatologist weighs in on the viral 100 men vs. silverback gorilla debate. After losing a loved one to drunk driving, the Montana Bar Fairies helped pass a new state law. An Australian miniature dachshund survived over a year in the wild. Plus, could we grow food in space? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The host of CNN’s "Searching for Spain" shares why Americans should try to live life like the Spaniards do. A rare record collector reunites a woman with a Voice-o-Graph she recorded 70 years ago. How this record-setting rodent is saving lives with his sense of smell. From deception to acceptance, a female magician's decades-long journey into the world's most prestigious magic club. Plus, scientists may have found the first signs of life on a planet outside our solar system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A doctor in Florida is using art to honor his cancer patients’ recovery. A ranch dog rescues a lost toddler in the Arizona desert. A new museum in south Jersey lets visitors dig for fossils on a mass extinction site. Thanks to a young fan, a first-time author’s book is now a best seller. Plus, this public safety power couple retires after a combined 72 years in service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An NHL star makes history and for a good cause. Two tortoises become first-time parents in their late nineties. Scientists say they’ve revived the extinct dire wolf and used the same tech to help save a critically endangered one. Going offline is a requirement to join this social club. Plus, a frat reunites a woman with her dog 300 miles away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicks of America’s favorite bald eagle couple have been named. How a school superintendent in PA gets stringed instruments in students’ hands for free. A teen heart transplant recipient's push for organ donation awareness. These 90-somethings found a new way to fight loneliness and stay connected. Plus, lost wedding photos took an incredible journey back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city’s fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record in a different kind of race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A world-first in Sydney could offer a lifeline for those waiting for a heart transplant. A high school teacher in Pennsylvania created a kindness challenge for her students. The Sports Bra bar is attracting major attention as March Madness kicks off. A New Jersey woman returned a library book that’s nearly a century overdue. Plus, local police and a four-year-old struck a plea deal in Wisconsin after his mom ate his ice cream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A three-year-old boy conquered his fears and saved his great-grandmother. The Montana Bar Fairies are turning grief into action in a state plagued by drunk driving. A college student in Boston helps women in need feel seen and beautiful. Actor Michael Sheen paid off $1.3 million worth of debt for his neighbors. Plus, this guy has been diving for lost golf balls for 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with five stories about women making a difference around the globe. Pumpspotting helps breastfeeding moms connect virtually and physically. Artists in this market have been doing better than men at auctions. A woman-led tribe is on a mission to protect salmon and the rivers they live in. This network’s helping to close the gender gap in venture capital. Plus, these female athletes are paving the way for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doctors had to get crafty to save a three-month-old's life. A retired ocean liner is embarking on its final journey with a new mission for the record books. A dog lover left the corporate world and found his calling behind a camera. A new study pinpoints where massive sources of clean energy could exist. Plus, why a family cat is living her best ninth life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A California woman who lost her home in the Eaton Fire has a 3D plan to rebuild. When a father couldn’t find toys and apparel featuring Black historical figures, he created his own. We’ll tell you why a London youth group is on a mission to create emojis with Black and mixed-race hairstyles. A space robotics engineer is helping make farming easier in a country with an aging workforce. Plus, the poem – I Met My Younger Self for Coffee – has inspired millions to do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition of CNN 5 Good Things all about love for Valentine’s Day, volunteers in every state are delivering roses and heartfelt cards to senior citizens. An animal shelter is playing matchmaker across the country. The psychologists behind the famous "36 Questions That Lead to Love" are celebrating 50 years of marriage – they share their secrets. A couple bonded over their love of this romantic comedy, so the proposal had to be perfect. Plus, at this Chicago flower shop, every purchase helps people flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Super Bowl may be the main event this week, but flag football is quickly becoming the next big thing. New research is advancing what we know about ape intelligence. A remote cottage in Ireland is one of the world’s top Michelin-starred restaurants. A young boy’s bravery in a moment of crisis is earning him the title of a real-life superhero. This concert series invites people to turn off their phones, breathe deeply, and let the music do the healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 21-year-old piano tuner brought music and joy back to a busy airport. We’ll tell you how researchers are working to protect bees from pesticide poisoning. Tossing food in the air is a Lunar New Year tradition these chefs won’t miss. Scientists are studying a 1.2-million-year-old piece of ice to learn about climate change. Six months ago, a preschool teacher gave part of her liver to a 5-year-old boy – we check in on them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thailand became the first south Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors make a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even visited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices