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Girl Sitting in Dirt at Bus Stop Gets Surprise Bench From Homeowner–Camera Catches her Jig (WATCH)
Florida teachers Maren and David Douglass went viral for some heartwarming acts of kindness shown to a young schoolgirl whose bus stop was assigned to the end of their driveway. (See her sitting in the top-left of the photo above…) People m
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32
Rainforest Trust Celebrates Conserving 70 Million Amazon Acres
The NGO recently aided in the creation of a 715,000-acre wildlife reserve in Bolivia along the Iténez River, considered by scientists to be a “link of life;” and is just a small part of the giant mosaic of Amazon territory the Rainforest Tr
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
UK Launching Giant Claws to Clean up Space Junk
Defunct satellites are cluttering up Earth's orbit, and the UK is developing a first-of-its-kind mission to clean up after its space program. It could pave the way toward a long-term strategy for mitigating the risks of space debris for all
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32
Book Brigade: Community Kindness Moves Thousands of Books to New Store
Around 280 volunteers formed a human chain to relocate the books.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Basic Income of $2.50 Per Day Transforms Amazonian Life And Environment
Two years ago, a first-of-its-kind pilot program gave 200 Indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon a no-strings-attached basic income of roughly $2.50 a day, via a UK charity. Here's what happened.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
— Proverbs 19:17
The new certification scheme helping solar farms become havens for wildlife
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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Volunteers became salmon, deer and earthworms. Then they set out to save their river
The post Volunteers became salmon, deer and earthworms. Then they set out to save their river appeared first on Positive News .
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
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World’s Heaviest Pumpkin Sets Incredible New Record at 2,856 lbs.
This seismic squash was just certified as the largest ever grown by a man at a recent British competition. When volunteers at the Wargrave Nursery Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off finally hoisted the specimen onto the scale, the reading was simply i
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Barbie Honors Serena Williams with New Signature Doll to Serve Inspiration to Next Generation of Women
Barbie has released a signature edition doll of none other than tennis legend Serena Williams. The release came in tandem with news that Williams officially joined Team Barbie, a group of powerful female athletes and role models who inspire
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
‘Like Caring for a Pet’ – the App That Lets You Know if Your Neighborhood Tree Is Thirsty
An open-source app has thousands of Berliners adopting and watering city trees as if they were their pets, helping keep the city green amid repeated summer heatwaves. Gieß den Kiez translates to “water your neighborhood,” and offers users a
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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Teen’s Wish to Return Kindness She Received Sees Her Lemonade Stand Become $5 Million Charity Engine
When summer’s heat becomes too much to bear, a glass of iced lemonade is a welcome relief, but what tens of thousands across Ohio have learned is that lemonade can provide a different sort of relief as well. For 8 years, children’s lemonade
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
— Proverbs 19:17
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Daughter Gets to Join Dad as Co-Pilot, With Mom Serving on Flight’s Cabin Crew: A Surprise Full Circle Moment
A young pilot flew a commercial jet alongside her father as captain for the first time—while her mother worked in the cabin crew on the same flight. 22-year-old Zoë took to the skies with both her parents aboard the Dutch airline KLM flying
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
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NPR-Inspired Homework Leads Teen to Find Hidden Message a Decade After a Stranger’s Kindness
From Seattle’s chapter of National Public Radio comes the remarkable story of the kindness of strangers immortalized in an origami crane. Published through KUOW’s “My Unsung Hero” series, the story begins with a 7-year-old in Japan who had
“Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37
Illinois Community Members Honored for Helping Save Woman in Submerged Vehicle (WATCH)
On a stormy afternoon in Illinois in August, an elderly driver lost control of her vehicle as it plunged into a flooded retention pond. Sinking up to its roof, multiple local community members immediately began to swim out to help, joined b
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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Good News in History, October 1
102 years ago today, former President Jimmy Carter was born The 39th president of the United States from 1977–1981, is one of the few American presidents to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (for his Camp David Accords). He is also the first Am
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
Heat Waste: ‘World’s Largest Untapped Energy Source’
Capturing and reusing waste heat could be the next “breakthrough” in Europe’s energy security and competitiveness - helping sever its reliance on gas - and saving a fortune.
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
Photographer's Striking Wildlife Images Raise Huge Sum For Conservation
Sweden-born Björn Persson is a fine art photographer who is best known for his images of wildlife, which are designed to engage people into helping to protect the natural world. To date, he has raised over $1 million for animal conservation
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Nashville Singer-Songwriter 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 been recorded by country stars like Tim McGraw, moonlights as a volunteer hero to the local red fox population. As Tenne
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
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How ‘housing first’ is helping people leave rough sleeping behind
The post How ‘housing first’ is helping people leave rough sleeping behind appeared first on Positive News .
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
— Matthew 25:40
First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’
The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved the first permit under the its new “Good Samaritan” law to remediate abandoned mine workings. The permit has been issued to Trout Unlimited, a fishing and sportsmen focused nonprofit that
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Fitted with a Berlin Heart, Little Macs Is ‘Absolutely Thriving’ While He Waits for a Heart Transplant
From the UK comes the story of a baby called Macs, who seemed poised for final-stage heart failure, but who has been saved by a device called a Berlin Heart. The only device of its kind available for babies and children with severe heart fa
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32
Important Milestone: America's Solar-Coal Flip
For more than a century, coal has helped keep America’s lights on. But its importance in the energy mix is diminishing rapidly thanks to market forces.
“Give, and it will be given to you.”
— Luke 6:38
Good Samaritan Helps Mother After Seeing Her Destroyed Home on the News: “He’s been a blessing”
From the Bronx comes the story of a Good Samaritan who donated what he could spare to help a woman he’d seen on the news newly-impoverished at the hands of a house fire. Months later, and history now shows that it was this gesture of genero
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
Free 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 mydentist Foundation announced it is supporting charitable organizations assisting underserved communities, including those r
“Give, and it will be given to you.”
— Luke 6:38
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Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve
An Arab entrepreneur has turned her country’s national crop into creative new ice cream recipes. It needed several years of experimentation, and she broke several ice cream machines before perfecting her soft-serve blends, but the result is
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
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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 financial literacy course. Legislation now being implemented after its passage in 2024 made California the 26th state to re
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
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Gas Station Goes Viral For Offering a Discount For Dance Moves – And Then Posts a Video
A New York gas station encouraged patrons to “pump it up” last month, and they weren’t talking about fuel. Instead, the Halfmoon Sunoco 25 minutes outside of Albany was helping customers move past the pain of skyrocketing gas prices by offe
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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Good News in History, August 20
Happy 91th birthday to the former Congressman from Texas, Dr. Ron Paul. Before serving three terms as representative of the 22nd and 14th Congressional districts, the country doctor delivered an average of 1 baby per day, amounting to over
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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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. There were vocabulary games and journal entries, but also trips into the community where students could put their new
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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Voyager 2 was Running Low on Power Until NASA Engineered a ‘Big Bang’ to Buy Another Year
NASA engineers found a way to free up power aboard Voyager 2, helping the nearly 50-year-old spacecraft continue its scientific work. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory team decided to simultaneously shut down certain powered components and repl
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2