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Sorority rush gets Ozempic makeover as some college women resort to weight-loss injections
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are said to be quietly reshaping sorority rush culture, as college students chase an...
Researchers paid college students $5 a night to get more sleep. Then, their GPAs rose
Studies found an immediate financial reward can help students meet a seven-hour sleep goal...
New York City is Putting ‘The Park’ Back in Park Avenue – And Adding a Protected Bike Lane (LOOK)
Until the 1920s Park Avenue in Manhattan actually park running through it. Now, New York City has unveiled a new plan fo...
First-of-its-kind shipping container housing village opens for homeless seniors
The community is powered by solar panels by day and lithium batteries at night....
Team Sequesters Plastic and Makes New Products Before it Breaks Down in Environment
In central California's city of San Carlos, recycling plastics is a family affair. Nick Schick and his parents, David an...
Students Win James Dyson Award for Device That Screens Students for Concussions in Just 60 Seconds
A trio of students at Harvard University have invented a low-cost, eye-tracking headset designed to help schools quickly...
Good News in History September 16
60 years ago today, the Metropolitan Opera House opened at the Lincoln Center on Broadway and Lincoln Square on the Uppe...
Nashville Singer Becomes Local Celebrity Rescuing Foxes and Saving Them from Mange
A Nashville singer-songwriter has become a star—but not because of his guitar playing. Jerry Vandiver, whose songs have ...
Scientists Determine Australia’s Vast Red Deserts Could Fuel a Hydrogen-Powered Energy Revolution
Scientists have revealed that Australia may hold the key to generating ample green energy while creating a major export ...
Rare cancer cases strike in California community as families demand answers
At least six children in Ladera Ranch, California, have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, prompting environmental testi...
Athens Is Turning its Old Airport into One of Europe’s Largest Parks
A former Athens airport site is set to host one of the continent's most ambitious urban greening projects. Called the El...
Indigenous community trades shark-fishing for conservation in Colombia: 'From hunter to protector'
While Indigenous communities still see shark as a valuable source of protein, their fishing methods have changed drastic...
Kansas inmates raise over $4,000 to pay off school lunch debt: 'They made a difference for kids they don’t even know'
The One Big Beautiful Bill caused over 1 million children to lose food assistance....
Kenyan Startup Makes Robotic Hands That Translate Teacher’s Voice into Signs for Deaf Students
In Kenya, an entrepreneur has created a robotic hand that can translate a teacher's voice into sign language for deaf st...
The country's two largest school districts have restricted AI for students. Will others follow?
Los Angeles and New York City banned most students from using artificial intelligence in classrooms this school year....
25 years after 9/11, experts say Americans have a shocking ability to reconnect after trauma
Amid tremendous hardship and loss, people reach for connection and find strength in community, experts say....
Good News in History, September 7
90 years ago today, Buddy Holly was born into poverty in a musical family in Lubbock, Texas. In just 18 months, from his...
Teen Discovers Coconut Fungi Can Filter Plastic and Sunscreen From Sea—And Wins Science Fair
An East Honolulu high school student discovered a fungi in coconut husks that could clean up plastics and sunscreen from...
Georgia woman celebrates 112th birthday, reveals her secret to a long life
Mabel Dunbar of Fayetteville, Georgia, turned 112 and says religious faith and close family ties are the secrets behind ...
12 Golden Puppies in One Litter Reunite With Mom On First Birthday: ‘It turned into a real extended family’
A litter of 12 unexpected puppies were reunited with their golden mom and dad to celebrate their first birthday as a fam...
Federal judge halts data center construction on public land
A federal administrative court has temporarily revoked authorization to build a massive data center near Boulder City, N...
Newborn kitten rescued after getting stuck inside a car engine for an 80-mile drive: 'He's precious cargo'
City officials say the kitten, which was less than a week old, was trapped inside the engine grill for at least 76 miles...
Neighbors Get Swept Up in Man’s Viral Journey to Clean a NYC Street Block Every Day for 100 Days
In New York City, something magical has happened along the sidewalk in Washington Heights that can best be described in ...
After 30 Years of Estranged Trains, Sweden and Finland Re-Connect Their Railway Lines
Early on a Monday morning in early August, a train rumbled across a thawed out Arctic landscape in Finland before screec...
3 Million Oysters Eaten by New Yorkers Are Rebuilding the City’s Reefs
On Governor's Island in New York City, a nonprofit is turning wasted oyster shells into new oyster reefs that filter pol...
Last-Minute Flood Warning Saved Over 900 Nepal Students, School Principal Said
More than 900 students and 16 faculty members escaped before the tragic flood on the border with China and Nepal destroy...
WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-free After 42 Days Without New Cases
Even as their Congolese neighbors battle the worst Ebola outbreak in its history, Uganda has registered 42 days without ...
Pokémon Fans Rally to Help Child After He Was Scammed Out of His Most Valuable Card
A heartwarming story of a community putting values above value comes from the convention floor of Pokémon XP. At the Aug...
Rare 1930s Watch Stashed in Old Jewelry Box Sells for $80,000 in Thrilling UK Auction
A rare vintage Swiss watch discovered hidden away in a late mother's jewelry box while the family was cleaning out her h...
Mobile Dental Lab Brings Volunteer Dentists to Deliver Care to Homeless and Vulnerable in UK
A million-dollar fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to the most vulnerable members of Britain. The myden...
5 US Cities Hire Robot Called ‘Dax’ to Help Survey and Repair Sidewalks–Kids Love Him
Citizens across the nation have reported strange figures on city sidewalks. They're white, short, and inhuman. But this ...
West Virginia gives 54K low-income families a $200 school clothing allowance
In a new twist in the handling of the program, some low-income children who didn’t apply for the money have now received...
Tribute to Dolly Parton: Country Music Star and Childhood Literacy Champion Giving Free Books to Kids (1946-2026)
Dolly Parton passed away yesterday at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy captured i...
This frog has been 'invisible' to the science community for over a century. Researchers are finally setting the record straight
The adorable frog can be found across 16 million acres in the Chocó forests of Colombia....
Moms Love This Initiation Ritual Freshmen Must Go Through at This Oklahoma High School
School initiation rituals can be embarrassing, crude, and even disturbing, but for a 14-year-old, nothing could be worse...
California Joins 30 States to Require Financial Literacy Courses For Teens in Every High School
California will be helping teens mold their futures as early as possible, by requiring every high schooler to pass a fin...
Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
Lillian Smart's family says the 8-year-old's brain injuries were too severe to survive after contracting Naegleria fowle...
Good News in History, August 22
76 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first black competitor in international tennis, after US officials, bowing ...
First River Otter Spotted in the Bronx in 100 Years Along the Bronx River
It was June 23rd when a furry brown arrow shot past a motion-activated camera along the Bronx River and sent conservatio...
Man Makes 200+ Trips to Remote Villages to Connect Elders with Their Children Working Abroad
It's estimated that over 110 million Chinese live and work abroad, which for the family members they leave behind can be...
Community Rallies to Support Wages of Beloved Pizza Joint’s Staff While They Rebuild After a Fire
A sisters-owned pizza institution in Minnesota which recently closed after fire damage has received a big slice of help ...
The family group chat is a goldmine for scammers
Family group chat scams use data broker sites like Spokeo and Whitepages to map relatives, then exploit shared travel pl...
Woman Gives $1 Million in ‘Life-Changing’ Bonuses to Teachers in Her School District
When a local resident found out that her schools in an extremely wealthy Northern California county was at the bottom fo...
White Storks Make Historic Return to the English Midlands After 600-year Absence
The last time a white stork nested in Derbyshire in the English Midlands region, the country's King Henry VI was declari...
Construction Worker Discovers Gold Hoard After Literally Striking a Gold Bar with His Jackhammer
Police in Belgium recently made a most remarkable discovery while digging under the foundations of an old brewery. While...
Boston Aims to Tackle 100-year Flood Risks with $10 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
Expected to see 10 to 18 inches of sea level rise over the next 25 years, the city of Boston and the US Army Corps of En...
Can festivals leave the land better than they found it?
How music festivals are putting land restoration, community action and environmental change on the bill...
97-Year-old is Overwhelmed to Attend Great-Granddaughter’s Graduation From Same Med School He Tackled 60 Years ago
97-year-old Westel Creager became determined to keep a promise he made years ago. When his great-granddaughter Haiden wa...
Guard Becomes Celebrity Making Mini Statues For Each Event at Virginia Tech As Free Giveaways
The mini-statue of a warrior rhino was birthed in a guessing game. After graduating from Virginia Tech, Bryan Newton kep...
Just weeks before wildfires hit Spokane, the city practiced a mass evacuation. The drill paid off
Rather than asking residents to imagine what they would do during an emergency, community drills allow them to practice ...
Early Farmers Figured Out ‘Engineering Wonder,’ Building Huge Irrigation System Without Government or Chief
Early farmers achieved an “engineering wonder of the world” by building a giant irrigation system in South America thous...
Brown Student Spends Summer Helping Teens Find Their Voice in English
For a group of teenagers learning English in Providence, Rhode Island, summer school this year looked a little different...
Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation
These three groups are using sport and movement to create connection, purpose and community...
When these college students faced homelessness, New York nuns welcomed them into their convent
At the University of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx, eight women pay $250 a month for a room of their own — and the st...
Over 100 Refill Stations for Home/Laundry Cleaners to Open Across Singapore at 30% Discount
A company which learned that Singapore's recycling rates have "plateaued" around 11% is deploying over 100 refill machin...
Town’s Beloved Santa Claus Delivers a Very Special Present to Someone in Need–His Donated Kidney
A man who dresses up every year as Santa Claus to spread Christmas cheer has just delivered a very special present. Thou...
5 reasons more Americans are cutting off their own parents, according to psychologist
The spotlight on NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers' family estrangement has sparked renewed interest in why relatives become...
How schools are winning children over to healthier lunches
The government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade...
64-yo Father of Five Graduates as a Nurse After Studying Alongside His Son as an Immigrant
In a story that shows how it's never too late to learn, a man in the UK has graduated from nursing school at 64. His edu...
Good News in History, August 3
On this day 100 years ago, Tony Bennett, the famed jazz and pop singer, who passed away just last year, was born. Winner...
A small New Hampshire city is building tunnels just for salamanders. They're already saving lives
In the neighboring state of Vermont, salamander crossings constructed in 2015 have reduced the number of amphibian death...
Good News in History, August 1
61 years ago today, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction novel Dune was published. Set in the distant future amidst a fe...
How community football is helping youth stay out of trouble
From knife-crime prevention to mental health support, grassroots football is being taken seriously as a tool for social ...
University students invent first-ever solar-powered ambulance. It provides fully off-grid care in rural areas
In addition to using clean energy, the ambulance aims to close healthcare gaps in some of the world’s most remote region...
Dad Turned Weekly Library Trips with His Daughter into Beloved Community Event: Meet ‘Library Dads’
Once upon a time, in a little town called Atlanta, there was a dad who decided on a lark to take his 4-month-old baby gi...
After Hurricane Helene, one North Carolina town is going solar to survive the next storm
Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackout...
Every $1 a city spends on parks returns $3 — and scientists want more trees
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - ...
Man Shocked to Discover Family’s Kitchen Table was Actually His Ancestor’s Qing Dynasty ‘Diploma’
In some of those really old countries: Greece, Turkey, China, history has a funny way of piling up and losing some of it...
‘It’s brought a sense of community back to the town’
A growing backlash against the Premier League has sparked huge interest in community clubs, which make football affordab...
Off-duty North Texas Firefighter Saves 3 Children Trapped Under Boat on 4th of July
From the Dallas Morning News comes the story of a firefighter who went above and beyond the call of duty, even though he...
After 5-yo Diagnosed with Rare Disease, Little Sister Wanted to Be Her ‘Brave’ Bone Marrow Donor
From Salt Lake City comes the touching story of a 5-year-old girl saved thanks to a bone marrow transplant from none oth...
Senior Center Worker Celebrates 50 Years on the Job Without Using a Single Sick Day
Tom McKievick says his job is challenging yet entertaining, a good combination for a perspective career. Yet when he saw...
About 40M squirrels are killed by drivers each year. So this city created the world's first-ever 'squirrel bridge'
The city’s passion for protecting squirrels has even led to an annual “Squirrel Fest.”...
An EMT is dressing up as 'The Roanoke Raven' to save his city: 'If it takes wearing a superhero mask to do it, let’s do it'
By day, he’s already a hero. By night, he’s a different kind of hero....
The marginalised groups finding community through football
Shut out of the sport for generations, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots clubs...
'Hostile architecture' makes it impossible for homeless people to rest in public. One city just voted to eliminate it
The city council approved a resolution that prohibits the city from installing “hostile architecture” in public infrastr...
Good News in History, July 11
90 years ago today, the RFK Bridge, also known as the Triborough Bridge, opened to traffic in New York City. Together, t...
Artist Creates Amazingly Detailed Drawings Using Only Typewriter Keystrokes (LOOK)
A London artist has created a series of amazing artworks—including a scene from Wimbledon’s centre court—using just keys...
Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason
Experts warn summer travelers to inspect hotel mattresses and furniture as bedbug activity surges across top U.S. cities...
Good News in History, July 10
Happy Birthday to the gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples, who turns 86 years old today. Born in Chicago, she started ...
New ‘Sagrada Familia’ LEGO Set Marks Basilica’s Completion and 100 Years Since Gaudi’s Death
This year will see the Sagrada Familia basilica finally finished in Barcelona, on the 100th anniversary of the death of ...
Florida Teen’s ‘Storm Smart’ Program Teaches Hurricane Preparedness to Students – Because the Schools Didn’t
From South Florida comes the story of an intrepid teenager who's developed a mini curriculum on hurricane preparedness t...
Revealed: the world’s most liveable cities in 2026
Asian cities have shot up the latest Global Liveability Index, which has just been released. Where does your city rank?...
6 New Electric Buses in Colorado Double as Backup Batteries for Denver Area Power Grid
A Colorado town's new electric school bus fleet also doubles as a backup battery to help out during peak power demand. C...
This ‘Outback Barber’ Brings Hair-Cutting Workshops to Remote Islands, Leaving Dignity and Doos in His Wake
There's an old saying: cut a man's hair, and he's fresh for a month. Teach a man to cut hair, and he's fresh for a lifet...
Mamdani promised public grocery stores. Now he's opening NYC's first city-funded pet food pantry, too
The new initiative accompanies free and low-cost spay and neuter services in all five boroughs....
Quirky Campaign Leaves Nice Surprises on Cars of Anyone Who Took Cabs Home from the Bar
It's an early-summer's night and you left your truck at the bar because you chose not to drive drunk—well someone's noti...
Neighbors Pull Grandma Out of Burning Home But Looked Like ‘Drunk Thugs’ in Doorbell Camera Alert Sent to Daughter
Hero neighbors raced into a burning home to save an 87-year-old grandma after her daughter watched the terrifying fire o...
Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence Discovered by National Archives in UK–One of Only 11 Known to Survive
A rare 1776 printing of the US Declaration of Independence — one of just 11 known to survive and the only copy outside t...
Students trade lecture halls for tree canopies in hands-on forestry course
After observing how many forestry courses gave students limited chances to learn through hands-on experiences, one profe...
Dad Gave Up His Old Mustang to Raise 6 Kids. Decades Later, His Son Got it Back
It was a 1969 Mustang Mach 1, Daniel Allen would tell his boys; the best car he'd ever owned. And he traded it away to m...
She gave up her Olympic dreams to become a nun. Now, she's raised $2.6M to feed families by running marathons
Sister Stephanie Baliga has spent 15 years running marathons to help her community....
Woman Wins Lottery And Immediately Gives Neighbor 5,000 to Take the Family on Vacation
A 48-year-old woman who won a million in the lottery immediately gave her neighbors a gift of five thousand, so they can...
Million Dollar Makeover Turns Old Railroad Bridge into City’s Trendiest Venue With a View
GNN has previously reported on heritage American architecture finding new life as hospitality and entertainment centers....
New tiny home village will houses the homeless with $300 monthly rent and free healthcare
The new community is in the process of being built, and will include 50 cottage homes for new residents....
Dawn of Modular Architecture Sees 26-Story Apartment Finished in 5 Days Thanks to US-China Collab.
It was a rare snowy day in southcentral China's Changsha—a city of ancient innovation—when flatbeds loaded with steel ar...
Young women now have a 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death thanks to the HPV vaccine
Deaths have dramatically declined since school-age girls in England started being offered the vaccine in 2008 — and it’s...
Good News in History, June 24
125 years ago today, the shoe salesman Chuck Taylor was born in Indiana. While playing basketball in high school, Taylor...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned cities against Pride displays. San Francisco doubled down with rainbow lasers
"We have always been a city that leads with our values," Mayor Daniel Lurie said....
Good News in History, June 22
76 years ago today, Walt Disney Productions released Lady and the Tramp, then advertised as Disney's "happiest motion pi...
30,000 Scottish Descend on Boston for World Cup–And the Amazing Viral Videos Remind Us We’re All Neighbors
It's estimated that 30,000 Scottish football fans descended on the city of Boson last week, and the ensuing shenanigans ...
NYC Taxi Driver Gets $75,000 Helping Hand After Knicks Fans Destroyed his Car
While many in New York City expended every breath in celebration of the Knicks NBA championship win, many others will ha...
Good News in History, June 18
78 years ago today, Columbia Records introduced the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-A...
How student art is helping fund change
With this year’s theme exploring identity and unity, Students Rebuild is showing young people how creativity can connect...
Juneteenth celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes the Black struggle for education
In the 15 years following the Civil War, a total of 59 HBCUs had opened their doors to Black students....
Brooklyn, Minneapolis named best US cities for biking in 2026 — see where yours ranks
To qualify, a city must be connected by safe, low-stress routes like bike lanes, park loops, and protected paths. The be...
Greg Abbott banned rainbow crosswalks in Texas. So El Paso wrapped Pride flags around their street lights instead
City officials collaborated with local LGBTQ+ communities to find a legal loophole around Governor Abbott’s 2025 order....
Proposed data centers would cover 14% of this Pennsylvania town. Locals are fighting back
Residents of Archbald, Pennsylvania are creating the blueprint for how to protecting communities from the noise, heat, a...
6-Year-old Finds Ancient Viking Sword on School Field Trip, Buried for 1,300 Years
Imagine you're 6 years old, it wouldn't get much better than finding a dinosaur bone or a sword—and that's exactly when ...
Thousands Donate to Help Nebraska Ranchers Who Couldn’t Feed Their Herds After Wildfires Burn Every Acre
A few months ago the largest wildfire in Nebraska history burned a thousand square-miles of ranch land. It burned every ...
France Salutes America Flying Over Statue of Liberty–Launching Month of Celebrations for 250 Years of Friendship
The skies over New York City turned red, white, and blue on Tuesday as France launched Mission #Liberté250 to celebrate ...
Good News in History, June 11
40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off hit the big screen. The hit comedy directed by John Hughes tells the epic t...
Two brothers selling lemonade had the cops called on them. The first officer to respond invited the whole town to support them
Parez and Jakkhi Reese were reported for running a perfectly legal lemonade stand. The reaction from local first respond...
The island festival putting nature before acts
An Isle of Wight festival is swapping big-name headliners for beach cleans and community-led events...
Win a Free Wedding at Historic Hudson Valley Estate For Couple With the Best Story
A historic Hudson Valley estate built in 1895 is reopening as a wedding venue and retreat—and the owners, a husband-and-...
Good News in History, June 6
80 years ago today, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was created with 11 teams. Interestingly, it was founded i...
Good News in History, June 5
1,363 years ago today, the Daming Palace Complex in the Tang Dynasty capital of Chang'an, modern day Xi'an, was complete...
The schools giving children a say in how they are run
As trust in democracy declines, a project putting pupils’ voices at the heart of school life is proving its worth...
Last year, this New Jersey city experienced its first 'homicide-free summer' in 50 years. Police reform is to thank
Community and activist groups, as well as local media, played a major role in better policing by the Camden County Polic...
Rescuing London’s Precious Building Materials Diverting Them from Dumps for Reuse
A salvage and reuse operation in London is ensuring that every charming bit of wood, brick, glass, porcelain, and steel ...
50 Best Ways To Support The Trans Community, From A Trans Activist
Ben Greene, a trans author, advocate, and speaker gives allies 50 introductory actions to take to support and uplift tra...
Louisville Restaurant Donates 100% of Profits–Over $100K in its First Year to Local Nonprofits
A purpose-driven restaurant located outside Louisville, Kentucky, just surpassed $100,000 in donations to local and nati...
Harry Styles is giving fans free concert tickets, under one condition: They must volunteer
It may be the only way for some fans to make their way to the “Together Together” tour this summer....
'No Kings' nationwide protest is back for Trump's 80th birthday. Here's everything you need to know
A 90-minute concert in New York City will headline the fourth No Kings event....
31 Ideas To Take Action & Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community — all...
Good News in History, May 27
96 years ago today, the Chrysler Building opened to the public in New York City. Constructed by Walter Chrysler, founder...
Facing Desertification, Man’s Campaign Draws 30,000 Volunteers to Plant 1 Million Trees in his County
From China's arid Gansu Corridor comes the story of a rural county welcoming thousands of big city volunteers after a vi...
Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork
Tucked away in the parks and alleyways of East London lies one of the city's most vibrant collections of public art. Wha...
Good News in History, May 22
180 years ago today, the Associated Press organized in New York City as a nonprofit news cooperative to reduce the cost ...
With Every Free Clean, Window Washer Influencer Spotlights Great, Struggling Restaurants in Kansas City
With every pass of his squeegee, a window washer in Kansas City reveals the personal story behind his favorite local bus...
Man Gathers Up Family Acres Home to Moose and Mountain Lion and Returns Them to Indian Tribe
Early in May, GNN reported how Australia and USA citizens have amassed 85 million acres of private land specifically for...
Growing Coffee in the World’s Densest City: Hong Kong Roastery Hails Beans That Aren’t Imported
From CNN's travel desk comes the story of a miracle passion project that goes down smooth—and tastes great with a bagel....
Instead of Arresting Indigenous Fishermen, Australia Begins to Pay Them to Control Sea Urchin Plague
Native coastal Australians are experiencing a dramatic reversal of fortunes—from facing jail time over fishing to being ...
Students Work to Fundraise to Save Habitat Where They Watch Bald Eagle Chicks on Livestream
4th grade science teacher Sara Stinson must have known she was doing a great job when her intrepid students began giving...
Monet for nothing: the famous artworks cheering up UK high streets
Reproductions of works by Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh are being hung in town centres to bring art closer to communities...
Ancient Egyptian Crypt of 22 Singing Priests Unsealed for the First Time in Luxor
In Luxor, a large burial chamber has been uncovered in one of the city's ancient necropolises that has remained undistur...
Village’s Honored Oak with its Own Stone Wall Wins European Tree of the Year
In late March, the European Tree of the Year contest awarded Lithuania's 400-year-old Laukiai Oak 1st place. Its incredi...
College Commencement Speaker Announces He’s Paying Off Final Year of Loans For Graduates to Honor Father
Over 170 students set to graduate from North Carolina State University were about to get the surprise of a lifetime when...
Hero British Cop ‘Saves Life’ of American Officer While on Holiday in Nashville
A British policeman has been hailed as a hero after helping to save the life of an American officer while on holiday in ...
With Mills Shuttered, Grassroots Effort Hopes to Give Welsh Valley New Purpose with Gorgeous 83-mile Hiking Trail
A new 3-day hiking trail is breathing life (and money) back into a historic valley in the Welsh countryside. Famous for ...
Shanghai Achieves 98% Industrial Recycling Rates After 2019 Waste Management Plan
In 2019, the Chinese megalopolis of Shanghai began a full-steam-ahead approach to reducing solid waste generation in the...
Good News in History, May 13
Happy 70th Birthday to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation. Born in I...
Fitness expert visits gyms nationwide, shouts out 4 clubs for 'getting it right’
New York City-based fitness expert Kenny Santucci reveals his favorite gyms across the U.S., and explains what makes a g...
One night a year, volunteer crossing guards save the lives of Maine's wild frogs
The first warm, wet spring night sends frogs and salamanders from the forest, bearing fresh evidence of threats from war...
500 turtles saved from dying lake: 'There was so little water. They were stacked up as if they were on an elevator'
The university students were shocked when they explored the Outback and found five times as many turtles as they expecte...
Students Use Makeshift Stretcher to Rescue Injured Hiker, a Skill They Had Been Practicing
A high school women's group rescued a hiker with a broken leg having trained for that exact situation. It started when t...
As a teacher in Afghanistan, she tested the water fountains every morning to protect her girls from poison
Razia Jan’s fearless legacy was documented in the film “What Tomorrow Brings.”...
Heroes Corral 15 Horses in Raging Floodwaters to Rescue Them on Hawaiian Ranch
An experienced rancher and his 2 neighbors recently conducted a harrowing rescue of 15 horses from chest-high floodwater...
17 Ideas To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual celebration in May dedicated to the appreciation and support of America’s teacher...
Good News in History, May 4
200 years ago today, Frederic Edwin Church, one of the foremost painters in the American landscape movement known as the...
Not 1, Not 2, but 5 Students Jump into Lifesaving Action as School Bus Driver Loses Consciousness
5 Mississippi middle school students leapt into action when their bus driver lost consciousness while driving, and are b...
Two college students led a crusade to end herbicide use on their campus. Now they're doing the same at schools nationwide
Re:Wild Your Campus is on a mission to eliminate synthetic pesticides from all college campuses in the U.S. by 2030....
The new UK television dating show boosting deaf representation
A first-of-its-kind British Sign Language dating show is challenging misconceptions and bringing the deaf community into...
School gardens lead to more positive attitudes about the environment, study finds
Many researchers have cataloged the benefits of school gardens, and they go far beyond just seeing how food grows....
‘No contact’ on the rise: Nearly 2 in 5 Americans cut ties with loved ones
Nearly two in five Americans say they have gone no contact with a friend or family member in the past year, according to...
This 21-year-old saved up for years to buy her grandmother’s house back
Jailynn Dickerson surprised her grandmother in a viral video after working three jobs to purchase back the house, which ...
Why is my 3-year-old so well-behaved at school but not at home?
The teachers rave about the letter writer’s 3-year-old daughter — who she does whatever she wants when she’s home....
Unlikely Prom King Is School Principal Who Disarmed an Active Shooter in the Lobby (WATCH)
At an Oklahoma High School, an unlikely candidate was recently crowned Prom King: Principal Kirk Moore. Moore was recent...
BookTok hits like 'Fourth Wing' and 'Sunrise at the Reaping' are saving brick-and-mortar bookstores across the country
BookTok is an online community that is predominantly made up of women. And they have had a real-world impact on bookstor...
Teacher’s Opera Karaoke Goes Viral and Lands Him Audition on Britain’s Got Talent (WATCH His Nessun Dorma)
A teacher’s pub karaoke rendition of the opera classic Nessun Dorma was so good that it went viral—and also earned the a...
First Ever Complete Skeletal Cast of 30-Foot Extinct Alligator–See it in Georgia
A museum in Georgia is now home to the world's first complete and scientifically accurate mounted skeleton of Deinosuchu...
London’s newest museum opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community
V&A East offers free, permanent galleries alongside temporary exhibitions, with local young people helping to shape its ...
She Found Her Soulmate 4 Months After Deciding to Start a Family On her Own With IVF
A nurse who gave up on dating decided to pay for IVF treatment to have a baby on her own, before meeting her soulmate fo...
Historic Florida Town to Finally Get its Brick-Lined Streets Back After 10 Years of Advocating
Local but lovely, a historic street in a Florida town is getting a new-old makeover, that will restore the oldie charm a...
Good News in History, April 17
62 years ago today, Americans got their first glimpse of Ford's new sporty car. The Mustang first appeared in showrooms ...
What went right this week: a healthy kickstart for school dinners, plus more
School dinners got a healthy kickstart, there was good news for golden eagles, and the new issue of Positive News launch...
Good News in History, April 16
108 years ago today, Xuan Hua, also known by the dharma name An Tzu, was born. Xuan Hua founded The Dharma Realm Buddhis...
The sustainable London markets championing local makers
London’s markets are opening this spring with a focus on sustainability and community...
Chicago Turns All Public School IDs into Library Cards to Boost Student Access
In 2022 during a conceptual bid to improve library access, Chicago Public Schools thought they'd see whether teens would...
Brazil’s Blue-and-Yellow Macaws Return to Rio After 200 Years: ‘A dream come true’
In Rio de Janeiro's largest urban park, the tumult of the city can subside to the faintest murmur among the thick Atlant...
Tree They Planted as Teen Sweethearts Suddenly Had Baby Offshoot Growing After She Got Pregnant
It’s a simple story of well-rooted love, nurtured year after year, blooming, and producing fruit—but the latest chapter ...
Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum — and he's giving it to teachers for free
The NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation is on a mission to “get kids stoked about science.” He announced the next pha...
What does the new £1bn investment in community energy really mean?
It’s the largest public investment in community-owned green power in the UK to date. But how can communities get involve...
Toddler Loves Telling Stories, So Music-Teacher Dad Turns Them Into THE Catchiest Bops Ever (Listen)
His songs are born inside the imagination of a three-year-old girl. But thanks to her music-teacher father, the songs—li...
12-yo Girl Named a Hero for Running into Burning Home to Save Brothers
A Georgia pre-teen saved her older brothers from potentially perishing in a fire that consumed the left side of the fami...
Idaho banned Pride flags at official buildings. So, Boise wrapped its flag poles with rainbow tape
The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president stating: “The Pride f...
'I Want To Mow Your Lawn:' Veteran provides free lawn care to neighbors in need
Springer Blankenship volunteers with I Want To Mow Your Lawn, a nonprofit that provides free lawn care to people who can...
College students install solar power in rural village that has never had electricity
About 30% of rural Amazonian neighborhoods do not have electricity....
Singapore’s First 3D-Printed Bridge Planned for 2028 After Rigorous Testing
Singapore's transportation officials are set to debut the use of 3D-printed concrete in the form of a new pedestrian bri...
D.C. can’t outrun its steakhouse reputation
For years, Washington chefs worked to change the city’s image. Now they’re leaning in even as beef prices soar, and stea...
Will ‘sky couches’ make economy less miserable?
United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce its version. The “Relax Row” is set to debut next year....
Here's how Sandy Hook Promise is fighting back against gun violence
So far in 2026, there have been eight school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise wants to reduce their occurrence....
DeSantis banned Pride crosswalks in Florida, so Miami Beach painted rainbows in a park instead
The city used funds from a 2025 budget surplus to replicate the Pride crosswalk in a nearby park....
Small S. Korea Town Welcomes First Newborn in 17 Years as Nation’s Fertility Rate Continues to Rise
A small, rural town in South Korea is celebrating the first child birth in 17 years as the country continues to enjoy a ...
A Catholic college banned birth control. So students started the 'Womb Service' to deliver it instead
Students provide condoms and morning-after pills with no judgement....
Exhausted during a ‘relaxing’ vacation? Waking early is the first way to fix it.
To avoid social jet lag on a short vacation, align your internal clocks with these external cues, including sleep, eatin...
Ask a Vet: Tick season is almost here. Here’s what you need to know.
Ticks will suck your pet’s blood, and they transmit some nasty infectious diseases....
Solution to Evan Birnholz’s March 29 crossword, ‘Lost at Sea’
There must not be something in the water....
Good News in History, March 29
155 years ago today, the Royal Albert Hall opened in London and quickly became one of the world's most prestigious conce...
Why you should be baking with rye flour
Rye flour isn’t just for bread. Here’s how it can elevate your baked goods....
Boston turned an old school into an affordable housing complex for LGBTQ+ seniors
Once the site of a school in Boston, LGBTQ+ elders gather in an affordable, inclusive living campus....
To make people smile when it rains, his sidewalk art appears only when wet
The Seattle artist said he created the technique as an answer to gloomy weather....
5 Friends Take Same Photo for Over 4 Decades: ‘We Vowed to Keep it Going No Matter What’ (LOOK)
Five friends from California have been taking the same photo while on vacation together since 1982. The 62-year-old pals...
Three decades later, Tokyo’s ‘Lost in Translation’ hotel remains cinematic
After an extensive renovation, the Park Hyatt retains its famous allure as a soaring refuge....
TSA lines are so out of control that travelers are hiring line-sitters
Airports are not encouraging the solution, but it isn’t stopping some entrepreneurs....
She set a world record in her 60s — and says she’s stronger than ever at 76
Diana Nyad made her 110-mile swim when she was 64. She reflects on how she continues to grow her strength and energy mor...
You asked: What’s the best way to sear meat without so much splattering?
How to cut down on the mess when cooking meat? We answered this reader question....
What parents need to know about ‘Pretty Lethal,’ ‘The Madison’ and more
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The country's oldest mall has been turned into apartments. Rent is just $550 a month
The Arcade in Providence, Rhode Island closed after 188 years in business. Then, it was transformed into a community of ...
Pig who ‘talks’ using buttons gets Guinness World Record for his viral fame
Merlin, a miniature Vietnamese potbellied pig, was recognized by Guinness World Records for his large Instagram followin...
$500 tee times, private yachts: Bachelor(ette) trips are out of control
Bachelor and bachelorette trips have become increasingly elaborate and costly, with social media and influencer culture ...
A celebrity chef’s new D.C. restaurant plays it painfully safe
Michael Mina’s follow-up to Bourbon Steak tastes more corporate than creative....
Community Rallies Around Local Autistic Barista After His Tip Jar Was Stolen
An autistic barista who had a day’s worth of tips stolen from his coffee shop was left “speechless” after his community ...
Calvin Tomkins, who narrated the rise of contemporary art, dies at 100
During a six-decade career at the New Yorker, Mr. Tomkins profiled scores of artists, including Marcel Duchamp, Robert R...
Family pleads for help as teen faces life-threatening bone marrow failure
A father is appealing for donors as his teenage son faces a life-threatening blood disorder and needs a stem cell transp...
Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New Car
A group of North Texas dads raised money for a new car for a beloved school crossing guard, leaving her and the communit...
As natural wine goes mainstream, here’s what the haters are missing
Often derided by the wine establishment, natural, organic and biodynamic wines are now part of the conversation....
College Freshman Brings a Nostalgic General Store Back to Olde Towne Community in Virginia
Despite having her college years ahead of year, and only just obtaining the right to sign her name, a young Virginia wom...
Indonesian cuisine is vast and varied. Artha Rini celebrates it all.
The diminutive Kensington restaurant’s extensive menu celebrates all that Indonesian cuisine has to offer....
Dining chat: What is the best way to split a restaurant bill with friends?
Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves....
Ground Beef Bourguignon
This quick stew, inspired by the classic French boeuf bourguignon, calls for ground beef instead of chunks of meat....
Avgolemono Chickpea Soup With Orzo and Dill
This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo and vegetables in a ...
Someone Used This Coin as Bus Fare and Worker Discovers it was Minted by the Phoenicians 2,000 Years Ago
Struck 2,100 years ago on the coast of Spain by mariners from the Fertile Crescent, a coin bizarrely made its way to the...
Chicken Tikka Kebabs
These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make....
Tokyo Clover Cocktail
This hot, tea-based riff on the Irish coffee crowns grassy green-tea-and-mint-infused gin with a softly whipped sweet Ja...
Planned Expansion to Take Latin America’s Largest Solar Plant Beyond 1 Gigawatt Capacity
The state-owned energy utility Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has announced an ambitious expansion of solar energy...
Life lessons: Naz Shah on what life so far has taught her
The British politician on being optimistic, what she learned from her incarcerated mother, and her enduring faith in com...