Good News Headlines 11/30/2022
The humble beaver could hold the key to saving our water, according to new research that found how their dam building skills protect rivers threatened by climate change.
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What The World Would Lose With The Demise Of Twitter: Valuable Eyewitness Accounts And Raw Data On Human Behavior, As Well As A Habitat For Trolls
The Twitter archives allow for instant and complete access to every public tweet, which has positioned Twitter both as a archive of collective human behavior and as a credentialing and fact-checking.
Good News Headlines 11/23/2022
14 year-old Leanne Fan developed Finsen Headphones, a low-cost headphone device that uses machine learning and blue light therapy to detect and treat mid-ear infections in children—potentially preventing up to 60% of hearing loss in children.
Raising Spirits At The Expo
In-person events bring people — and literally — their energetic sparks together, generating a positive charge and vibration shared by all. Sharing our “spark" with others increases good health, both personal and planetary.
Good News Headlines 11/16/2022
I rubbed the dog’s soft neck. He pushed his head into me as his silk-like fur slid through my fingers. This was nothing new for Evan ― he gets pets and scratches all the time. But I hadn’t touched a dog in 19 years. Petting Evan made me emotional.
Good News Headlines 11/2/2022
Homelessness is a problem that plagues many cities and there are so many different approaches to address the issue. Salt Lake City is trying a compassionate approach by building a tiny home village to address its homelessness problem.
The Lifesaving Power Of Gratitude (Or, Why You Should Write That Thank You Note)
Researchers found that writing as few as three weekly thank you notes over the course of three weeks improved life satisfaction, increased happy feelings and reduced symptoms of depression.
Going Beyond Charity: How Businesses Can Achieve Permanent Sustainability
Can enterprises be designed for something besides providing maximum gains to their owners and investors? Can we even imagine enterprises designed to keep the planet thriving?
How Migrants Sent To Massachusetts Found Aid And Community
Within hours of the migrants’ arrival, Martha’s Vineyard residents and community activists mobilized to provide food, clothing, and shelter at a church for the new arrivals. Local and national fundraising efforts resulted in more than $175,000 in donations.
Good News Headlines 10/26/2022
United States Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-California) grilled Mike Konczal, the director of Macroeconomic Analysis over the primary cause of inflation. Porter got Konczal to admit that surging corporate profits are forcing American consumers to pay significantly more for goods and services.
Good News Headlines 10/19/2022
In a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives, a floating city is beginning to take shape. Consisting of houses, restaurants, shops, a school and a hospital, the futuristic feat of architecture opened its first units over the summer and will house 20,000 people by the time it is completed in 2027.
Good News Headlines 10/12/2022
A big believer in the idea that our environment has an enormous effect on us, Jean Makesh, CEO of Lantern assisted living facilities, started thinking big — and way outside the box.
Good News Headlines 10/5/2022
After vetoing similar legislation last year and threatening to do so again last month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2183 into law, making it easier for farmworkers in the state to participate in union elections.
George Washington’s Rules Of Civility
Rules of Civility was a list of 110 rules for people to follow. These rules dealt with different situations, such as how to be respectful to people, how to be polite when dining with others, and how to behave. Here are ten of the rules.
Good News Headlines 9/28/2022
Buses in the Worcester area will remain free for at least another nine months after a Worcester Regional Transit Authority advisory board unanimously voted Thursday to continue its fare-free policy.
Good News Headlines 9/21/2022
The Democratic National Committee on Saturday voted unanimously to pass a resolution urging President Joe Biden to release Indigenous rights activist Leonard Peltier from prison.
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Have Been Greenlighted By The FDA – Your Local Pharmacist Will Soon Be Able To Sell You The Device You Need
Consumers could see OTC hearing aids hitting the shelves of pharmacies nationwide by October 2022.
Could You Lend A Hand?
Volunteers Needed! Winslow Farm is a nonprofit, stay-for-life animal sanctuary, established for the rescue of abused and abandoned animals located in Norton, Massachusetts.
Good News Headlines 9/14/2022
50 years worth of conserving the tern and puffin populations in Maine has created a stable colony of thousands of breeding birds. The birds are returning just as before to large numbers of breeding pairs and fledgling chicks.
Why Do We Mourn People We Don’t Know?
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted public displays of grief around the world. Is this outpouring of grief of someone we don’t know any different to mourning someone we were close to?
Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis: How To Help And Donate
The Mississippi capital of Jackson has been experiencing water crises for many months now. With the recent rainfalls putting pressure on their failing system, the people of Jackson have no clean drinking water.
Human Skin Stood Up Better To The Sun Before There Were Sunscreens And Parasols – An Anthropologist Explains Why
If you stay out in the sun too long or haven’t taken sufficient precautions, your skin lets us you know with an angry sunburn. First the heat, then the pain, then the remorse.
Good News Headlines 9/7/2022
There’re 3D-printed homes, and there’re prefabricated homes. Take the best of both technologies, throw in a groundbreaking use for discarded plastic, and you have a genius idea.
Good News Headlines 8/31/2022
Marine veteran Travis Snyder is no stranger to the pain of veteran suicide. After leaving the military, he discovered his new purpose in life, to help other veterans dealing with mental health issues.
The Voters Who Could Decide Close Elections In 2022
Native Americans there are establishing their presence, affirming their voting rights, and developing allies. Though sparsely covered by the media or election pollsters, Native voters care deeply about a place where they have lived for millennia.
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September 7, 2025
This afternoon’s Pisces Full Moon is also a total Lunar Eclipse. The close alignment of the Sun, Earth and Moon can be tricky. If you have the opportunity, turn your attention inwards. Take a few deep breaths...
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