Good News Headlines 6/30/2025

When you outlaw or discourage the sale of plastic bags, fewer of them end up as litter on beaches. That’s the intuitive finding of a paper published Thursday in the journal Science, which involved an analysis of policies to restrict plastic bag use across the United States.

Good News Headlines 6/23/2025

A group of scientists from the SETI Institute and the University of California at Davis have determined humpback whales create bubble rings to get our attention. But what are they trying to tell us?

A Born-Again Pedestrian

A single moment in 1990 changed my life, but not forever; just for the rest of my life. That fateful day of my diving accident occurred on my sober but celebratory birthday. I’ve renamed my plunge into paraplegia as my Rebirthday. Perhaps I’ve been in freefall ever since.

Teachings Of Robert Nadeau

Nadeau Sensei’s teachings touch on universal themes. The lessons go beyond Aikido. The inner practices can be done by anyone without any knowledge of Aikido or background in martial arts.

Good News Headlines 6/16/2025

A cure for HIV could be a step closer after researchers found a new way to force the virus out of hiding inside human cells. Now researchers from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, have demonstrated a way to make the virus visible, paving the way to fully clear it from the body.

Summer 2025 Astrological Forecast

History is in the making during this long, astrologically hot summer. We face a glittering smorgasbord of celestial events. There are flavors for every palette. Some are sublimely delicious, others leave a bitter aftertaste. Seismic planetary sign changes, numerous retrogrades and two late summer eclipses sustain a stream of highs and lows.

Good News Headlines 6/9/2025

Less than 60 years ago, interracial marriage was illegal in parts of the U.S. The landmark Loving v. Virginia case on June 12, 1967, set the precedent for interracial couples to be together without repercussions. NPR readers share their stories here of love and adversity in honor of Loving Day.

It’s Time To Take A Stand

Let’s listen to each other. Let’s compromise where we can in good conscience. But let’s also demand a halt to all that is cruel and unlawful. There is encouragement to be found in the links here if you will take the time to be fully open to each one to savor its gift.

Best Day Of My Life

The reactions of the two "Amazing Race" participants, each so different, gave me pause. I realized anew that I want to live life in celebration and not complaint.

Good News Headlines 6/2/2025

From the West African nation of Benin comes the ultimate story in intercultural exchange, whereby a young man inspired by Jackie Chan films took up kung fu and persisted to run the largest Chinese martial arts club in his country.

Daily Astrology

September 26, 2025

Roll up your shirtsleeves and dive whole hog into the day. The Scorpio Moon is favorably aligned with Saturn, the Cosmos’ taskmaster planet. It’s time to give whatever chore confronts you your best effort. Plan to wrap up...

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