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Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter

Climate Dads are collaborating to figure out what their role is in a more environmentally-friendly future.

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Here's what happened when researchers gave homeless people $750 a month

The people taking part in this study overwhelmingly spent this money on basic needs, such as food, housing-related expenses, transportation, and health care.

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Animals

National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job

Biologist Michael Reichmuth captured something scientists had never photographed before in the wild.

Two photos side by side: On the left, Elizabeth Taylor in a car wearing a red AIDS ribbon. On the right, Taylor Swift in a red, feathery headpiece

Arts & Culture

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.

Stephen Colbert gives a monologue on the set of "The Late Show." In the corner is a circle containing a zoomed-in photo of a T-shirt commemorating "The Late Show's" final season

Arts & Culture

Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction

The “The Late Show” host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

An asphalt road that reads SLOW SCHOOL ZONE in yellow text

Tech & Innovation

This state just passed a law that forces reckless drivers to slow down through automated technology

New automated technology forces penalized drivers to slow down, whether they want to or not.

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People Doing Good

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.

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Health

Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinson’s detection.

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Animals

The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes

On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law.

In a picture photographed from below, sharks circle overhead against the glow of the sun on the surface water.

Animals

Bull sharks are big, aggressive predators — but they can still make friends, according to new research

A new study led by experts at the University of Exeter in England found that sharks are a lot more like humans than we gave them credit for.

Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter

Here's what happened when researchers gave homeless people $750 a month

National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction

This state just passed a law that forces reckless drivers to slow down through automated technology

Here's how Sandy Hook Promise is fighting back against gun violence

Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accomplishes

Bull sharks are big, aggressive predators — but they can still make friends, according to new research

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