Microsoft's 4-day workweek trial was a success

Microsoft implemented a 4-day work week...and increased productivity by 40%!

Congress reaches agreement on paid parental leave

More than 2 million federal employees would receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to care for a newborn or adopted child under an agreement reached by Congress. It must still pass the House and Senate before being sent to President Trump for his signature.

Why this teen told classmates they're beautiful

Olivia Brockhoff was tasked with a school project that focused on the positive and negative impacts of social media.

This Ohio man is using comedy and acting to help young adults with down syndrome.

Rob Snow started "Stand Up for Downs" with a mission to enhance the lives of young adults with down syndrome through humor. Inspired by his own son's diagnosis, Rob found that improvisation and acting helps build important skills like problem solving and self confidence.

Here's how this 17 year old is bringing holiday joy to her Philadelphia community.

Akalya Brown may be just 17 years old, but she's on a mission to spread joy to her community in Philadelphia this holiday season.

Converted bus brings veggies to Boston communities

This company transformed a school bus into a grocery store.

Miss South Africa crowned Miss Universe 2019

The newest Miss Universe is South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi! 👑🇿🇦

Young girl sends Christmas cheer to troops

When Sawyer Hendrickson’s brother joined the Marines and couldn’t come home for Christmas, the young girl was inspired to send holiday cheer to him and his company instead. Now the 10-year-old, her mom, and an army of “elves” send stuffed stockings to service members around the world.

Boy invites his entire class to adoption hearing

This 5-year-old’s adoption hearing might be the cutest thing to ever happen in a courtroom.

Husband makes himself a 'chair' for pregnant wife

This pregnant woman didn't have anywhere to sit while waiting at the hospital––until her husband turned himself into a chair.

Air New Zealand introduces new edible coffee cups

Air New Zealand is becoming more environmentally friendly by introducing new edible coffee cups. The airline is partnering with New Zealand based company Twiice to create the vanilla flavored cups.

Baby smiles from when hearing aid is switched on

This is the moment a deaf baby smiled from cheek-to-cheek and squealed with delight when her dad turned on her hearing aid.

Santa Claus beautifully calms boy with autism

This 8-year-old boy with autism has been trying for years to get close to Santa, but is too nervous. This year, Santa was able to calm his anxiety - and brought him tears of joy!

Coffee shop opens door for special-needs community

TODAY’s Donna Farizan takes us inside Ethan and the Bean, a coffee shop in Little Falls, New Jersey, that employs individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Owner Pam Donovan hopes the cafe can help “change the mindset of society, one cup of coffee at a time.”

Coast guard saves migrants from sinking ship

Nearly 150 migrants were rescued at sea by the Italian coast guards

Delivery driver amazed by surprise on doorstep

Occurred on December 2, 2019 / Middletown, Delaware, USA Info from Licensor: "I had just returned home from being in a car accident. I was sitting in my living room and heard the excitement of the Amazon delivery driver outside. My Ring camera captured his surprise at finding goodies to enjoy while he was on his delivery route. I immediately felt better. His great energy made my day!"

Woman loves to dance during chemotherapy

Ever since 27-year-old Kimberly Nguyen began chemotherapy, all she’s wanted to do was dance.

Boy with special needs meets Santa

Cassiel Santos, 7, shared a magical moment with St. Nick and can’t hide his happiness!

Sully the service dog honored with statue

A bronze statue has been dedicated to Sully, President George H.W. Bush's devoted service dog.

English company upcycles jeans into sunglasses

This company turns old, discarded denim into durable glasses frames.

This Philadelphian is making competitive weightlifting affordable and accessible to the children of their community.

When Jibri Douglas was told that they were pre-diabetic, the Philadelphia native turned to weightlifting to get healthier and feel better. Through training, Douglas discovered that weightlifting was not only effective exercise, but expensive as well. So, they started the Freedom Barbell Club to make fitness financially accessible to young people in their community.

Tap dance into Christmas with the Syncopated Ladies.

This holiday season the award-winning dance duo known as The Syncopated Ladies, are giving free classes to aspiring young dancers in Los Angeles. The founders of the organization and sisters, Chloe and Maud Arnold, have even previously worked alongside superstar, Beyonce.

Indonesian woman turns plastic into accessories

This woman created a facility that helps the environment and her community's economy.

College football player saves girl’s life

Eleanor spent much of her young life confined to the hospital or her house with an immune system too weak to go outside. Now she’s almost two years old and thriving thanks to a bone marrow donation from Central Connecticut State University linebacker Mike Mushaw.

Reunion between man and nurse who saved his life

Jerry Hollenkamp suffered a heart attack at a stoplight in Cincinnati, Greg Collins saw him go limp in the car and jumped into action by providing life-saving CPR.

Peace Corps worker surprises sister

A Peach Corps worker serving in Madagascar who hadn’t seen his sister in three years gave her a touching surprise with the help of one of her teachers. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has your Morning Boost.

Woman makes wigs for children battling hair loss

Hairstylist and wigmaker is helping young girls feel more confident in their skin!💕

Woman teaches rehabilitating goose to fly again

A goose in rehab needed to be taught how to fly

The Rock sends video to 3-year-old cancer patient

A child battling cancer got a special message from his favorite movie character.

Mothers support each other after kids' diagnoses

Rachel Scott and Elizabeth Cardone connected on Facebook after their sons were both diagnosed with a rare condition similar to polio.

Here's how this family is giving back to the people of Newark this Thanksgiving.

Chuck Miller and his family are continuing their family's legacy of serving the community by giving back to the people of Newark this Thanksgiving. From heavy jackets to plates of warm food, here are some ways this family is serving up some holiday spirit!

This 14-year-old baker is on a mission to end hunger in his community — here's how.

At just 14-years-old, Michael Platt is using his baking business to alleviate hunger in his community. For every cupcake he sells, Michael gives one to the homeless.

Kid entrepreneurs are building a cookie empire

These brothers have sold over one million cookies!

Mall of America boy is walking again, family says

After being thrown from a third-floor balcony inside the Mall of America earlier this year, a 5-year-old boy has made a miraculous recovery. His family says he is back in school and walking without a limp.

Special glasses allow boy to see in color for the first time

A 12-year-old colorblind boy in Minnesota saw the world in color for the first time after his principal let him try on a pair of special glasses.

Keith Kirkland founded a wearable tech company that lets people communicate through touch

Keith Kirkland created WearWorks, a company that creates wearable tech that helps the visually impaired get around through the power of touch. See how he built it and what the future of haptics looks like on this week's episode of Futurists.

Startup wants to replace coffee lids

A NYC iconic coffee cup could soon be a thing of the past if a startup has its way. Veuer’s Lenneia Batiste has more on this lid-free coffee cup.

First-ever standing wheelchair is affordable

Unlike most groundbreaking technology, this standing wheelchair is actually affordable.

Heartwarming adoption story

A special education teacher has welcomed one of her students into her home after his mother recently died of cancer. ABC News’ Will Ganss reports.