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Corrective surgery on intersex infants is legal in 80% of the world. An Australian state is banning it entirely

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According to experts, being intersex is a physical characteristic that’s as common as having red hair or green eyes.
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Researchers find honey bee hives have their own 'immune system'

Findings suggest that the ecological complexity of the landscape surrounding a hive may also shape the hive's ability to cope with disease.
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Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more

When a father takes significant leave — at least two weeks — children report experiencing more closeness and better communication up to nine years later.
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'Socktober' celebrates 15 years of local kindness

Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these kids were eager to help in a tangible way.
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Netherlands pledges $500 million to help conserve tropical forests

The Netherlands pledged $500 million over 10 years to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, boosting efforts to conserve tropical forests.
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70% of North America's mussels are threatened or endangered. Scientists just uncovered five new species in plain sight

The sustainable shellfish cleans the water as it feeds and breathes.
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Fishermen are combing the Chesapeake Bay for abandoned 'ghost' traps to save trapped wildlife

In the last two year, local watermen of Maryland and Virginia have drudged up roughly 24,000 abandoned fishing traps.
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Victoria, Australia bans corrective surgeries on intersex infants

According to experts, being intersex is a physical characteristic that’s as common as having red hair or green eyes.
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New study shows that 'queer friendships' are good for your health

Researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Kentucky found links between LGTBQ+ peers and their mental well-being.
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Democrats introduced a bill that would ban Flock cameras nationwide and 15 more good news stories you loved in October

October 2026’s best good news, ranked by 5 million Instagram views. See the top 16, led by a bill that would ban Flock cameras nationwide.
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What a historic 'blue wave'' midterm means for climate action

Democrats swept Congress and won in the states. Here are the races that matter most for decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.
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These trans and nonbinary candidates just made history

Across six states, these Democratic candidates will be the first transgender and nonbinary people to serve in their state legislatures.
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In Minnesota and New Mexico, midterms usher in historic representation for Native women

Democrat Deb Haaland will be the country's first Native woman governor, and Democrat Peggy Flanagan is set to become the first Native woman to secure a U.S. Senate seat.
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