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Here Are 16 Good News Stories To Give You Hope in 2024

There are numerous good news stories in 2024 that offer hope and highlight positive progress in the world. Here are just a few!

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A Woman’s Posthumous Medical Debt Fundraiser Went Viral — Surpassing Humble Goal and Raising Over $1M

Casey McIntyre, who battled stage four ovarian cancer, had a dying wish to erase others' medical debt, which became a reality through a fundraiser with nonprofit RIP Medical Debt.

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Good News This Week: January 6, 2024 - Bikes, Birds, & Butterflies

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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Good News This Week: December 23, 2023 - Art, Manatees, & Marine Conservation

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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Aid Struggles to Reach Gaza; Do Your Donations Still Help?

Your donations can support on-the-ground teams, allow for modified assistance programs, and help neighboring areas affected by conflict.

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Innovative VR Experiences Offer an Escape From Painful Medical Procedures

New virtual reality devices, such as Smileyscope, have emerged as innovative tools to alleviate pain during medical procedures, particularly benefiting children undergoing blood draws or IV insertions.

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Sesame Street Muppets Are Helping Young Children Understand Parental Addiction

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is taking a proactive approach to address the emotional challenges faced by young children whose parents misuse opioids.

15 Celebrity Self-Care Tips That You'll Wanna Try

While celebrities don’t typically face the struggles that self-care was initially designed for, their influence often sets trends, and that can be a good thing when it comes to paying attention to our mental wellness and learning about self-care.