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What happened this week (in anything but politics)

A timely gift. A last minute gesture. And a future investment. It's time for this week's politics-free side of the news.

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Ana Johnson (CNN)
(CNN) — A timely gift. A last minute gesture. And a future investment. It's time for this week's politics-free side of the news.

A new set of wheels

A CEO finds out a young man walks 20 miles to work. So he gave him his car.

An impromptu host

A storm ruined her beach wedding. Then a total stranger saved the day.

A young entrepreneur

A teen's hot dog stand was shut down for not having a permit. This city helped him get one.

A generous surprise

A teacher talks about students needing supplies. Passengers overhear and open up their wallets.

A childhood classic

He's a former NASA engineer who likes to think big. His latest creation is a really large Super Soaker.

A quadrillion tons

Turns out diamonds are 1,000 times more common than scientists thought. But they won't be easy to dig up.

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