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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
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B-Vitamin Supplement Can Treat Psoriasis, a Skin Condition with No Cure
New research suggests a common skin disease with no cure could be treated with nutritional supplements. The B vitamin derivative showed “encouraging” results for reducing psoriasis symptoms in studies with both humans and mice. Psoriasis ca
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Retirees Who Lost Spouses Fall in Love Again at 88, After Meeting in the Gym
A pair of retirees who both lost their partners have fallen in love again at age 88—after meeting among the barbells at the gym. Now widowed, Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins said they’d never expected to find love again after their long-t
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Your Halloween Horoscope Advice: ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Enlightenment for Rebels: Celebrating Our Wild and Sacred Earthly Selves, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated w
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
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Good News in History, October 31
On this day, 76 years ago, the British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid was born. Described as the “Queen of Curves,” who “liberated architectural geometry, giving it a whole new expressive identity,” Hadid was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Best Spud Harvest in a Decade Clears the Gloom of Crops Failing from Scorching Summer
Amid a summer of crop failures, a spud-tacular potato harvest in Japan showed that banner years are still in the almanac even as climate uncertainty continues to make farming more challenging. A potato industry outlet reports that the ideal
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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New Texas School Is Named For Longtime Janitor ‘Miss Marilyn’ (Watch Her Reaction)
Unlike beauty, honor manifests in the eye of the honored. And though it isn’t a Super Bowl ring or an Academy Award, for one career custodian at a Texas school district, the honor she lately received is greater than anything she had ever im
“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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A Farmer Didn’t Know His Cell Number Was on an Exam Question, Now Uses the Calls He Gets as Opportunities to Inspire
A young student has been accepted into a prestigious university thanks in part to an unusual source of inspiration: a strawberry farmer he met because of a question on an English exam. Now a postgraduate student in artificial intelligence,
“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
In Lieu of Flowers or Tributes, Patrick Stewart’s Family Suggests a Donation to Alzheimer’s Research
Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart passed away yesterday at the age of 86 following a brief struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. A titan of the silver screen, theater, and television, Stewart passed away at home surrou
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
— Psalm 112:5
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Good News in History, October 30
53 years ago today, the Bosporus Bridge was completed, linking mainland Europe with Anatolia over the Bosporus Straits for the first time. It’s a gravity-anchored suspension bridge with steel towers and inclined hangers, and upon its comple
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Brit Set For Hero's Welcome After Epic 28-Year Walk Around The World
A homecoming celebration is planned in Hull, north east England, for a walker who has spent 28 years covering 30,000 miles on foot; then swimming the English Channel to get back on his home turf.
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
— John 16:33
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Janitor Gets an Incredible And Well Deserved Honor
For 39 years, Marilyn Hampton made it her mission to brighten children's days at a Texas school district. Now, the woman who once believed she had failed because she never went to college is about to have an elementary school named in her h
“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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Official Trailer: We Can't Not
Entertaining ski film about making a ski film. What do you do for a living?
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
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‘Panther Pat’ Shines a Light on the Nearly Forgotten First Woman to Play Pro Football
JoyDrops champions awards-eligible documentary shorts about joy, a counterweight to a category often dominated by tragedy. Good News Network has partnered with JoyDrops to spotlight these films and talk with the filmmakers behind them. In 1
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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JoyDrops: Short Films Big on Inspiration and Bigger Awards Aspirations
JoyDrops: Short Films With Big Hearts and Even Bigger Ambitions Good News Network and Switchboard Magazine have joined forces on JoyDrops, a curated slate of awards-season documentary short films that offer positive perspectives, made by ar
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
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Disabled Veteran Receives Donated Car Beautifully Refurbished by Auto Collision Students
After spending years without wheels but with no shortage of errands, a Minneapolis veteran recently received a transformational gift. Students at a Minnesota engineering school beautifully refurbished a 2020 Hyundai Elantra for the Recycled
“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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Birdwatching Rewires the Brain and Slows Cognitive Decline
A famous poet once wrote that hope is a thing with feathers. Well, new research may suggest that healthy aging is too. Specifically, the research examined how expertise required for identifying birds aided in maintaining neuroplasticity, a
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
— Isaiah 40:31
Romans Made Color-Changing Glass–and We’ve Just Replicated After 1,600 Years
The Romans were incredible materials scientists, having famously invented self-healing concrete that allowed their structures to stand for millennia. Yet for some, it’s the glass that forms this one—yes, one—goblet that marks the undisputed
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18
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Bereaved Parents Ask Court to Consider ‘Lightest Possible Sentence’ for Driver Who Killed Their Son
“If the court is able to consider it, we respectfully request that she receive the lightest possible sentence.” These unspeakably brave words come from a court statement penned by the bereaved parents of a 4-year-old boy killed after a car
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9
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Smartphones, ancient tracking skills and a future for desert lions
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“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Good News in History, October 29
61 years ago, The Who released their iconic single “My Generation.” The hit was ranked #11 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Pete Townshend reportedly wrote the song on a train but credits American jazz
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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
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Drone Cinematic View of The Italian Alps
Spectacular aerial views of the mighty Dolomites.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
Nature-Inspired Tech Prevents Microplastics Entering Atlantic Ocean Through Wastewater
Princeton alumni have designed what’s called a first-in-the-world device to filter microplastics out of wastewater at scale, and it’s already been deployed in Atlantic City. The large implant mimics hydrophobic plants found in nature, which
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Bizarre Rescue Sees Divers Save Kangaroo That Found Itself Over a Mile from Dry Land
In a story too ‘Australiana’ to believe, a scuba diver and his crew rescued a kangaroo over one and a half miles out to sea. Spotted at first by the captain in the waters of Boston Bay in the state of South Australia, it was clear that the
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9
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Etsy Cracks Down on AI-Generated Content to Protect Buyers from Barrage of Slop
For the world’s largest online e-commerce market for handicrafts, the impact of AI generated media was always going to loom large. That’s why Etsy has taken definite steps to protect the almost 6 million artisan-entrepreneurs it hosts with
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
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Positive News launches new video podcast exploring what’s going right in the world
The post Positive News launches new video podcast exploring what’s going right in the world appeared first on Positive News .
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
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Hometown Baseball Teams Wager Monet Paintings
Yes, you read that correctly. Two art museums are engaged in a friendly bit of sports betting: The winning city (temporarily) gets a Monet from the other city’s collection.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28
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World's Most Popular Restaurant For Uber Eats Deliveries
Aga’s restaurant is always frantically busy because it receives more orders from Uber Eats than any other single location in the world.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
— Romans 8:28