Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

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A photo collage of the Morgan State University signage, a woman checks the stomach of a man as they stand in the middle of a field, two whales swimming in the ocean, players from the Indianapolis Clowns pose for their team photo, and people seated inside JBJ Soul Kitchen

Good News This Week: October 25, 2025 - Bridges, Whales, & Free Meals

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A close-up of a bronze D20 die, surrounded by other blue dice

New study: Dungeons & Dragons provides real benefits to people with disabilities and the elderly

New research calls the game “serious leisure,” and shows real benefits to be reaped from playing.

A deer-shaped metal power line in Austria

Austria is turning its boring power lines into giant metal animals — and it's not just for looks

It’s part of an effort to increase public acceptance of expanding electrification.

More than a cozy cottage, this lifted home was designed to adapt to climate change

It can be lifted during extreme weather events and then brought back down in safety.

A close-up of a woman's torso, where she carries a white H&M bag on her arm and holds a phone in her hand

In Europe, lawmakers are cracking down on fast fashion through taxation. Will it work?

The European Commission has proposed a processing fee of €2 for each fast fashion shipment to the E.U.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey. On the right, Jon Bon Jovi in a black leather jacket

Furloughed federal workers eat for free at Bon Jovi's 'pay it forward' restaurant

Three locations of JBJ Soul Kitchen have free, three-course meals hot and ready for people impacted by the government shutdown.

A boy places a trinket on an ofrenda filled with photos of pets and orange flowers

At this public 'pet ofrenda,' people come to honor their departed furry friends for Día de los Muertos

People can even print photos of their deceased pets on-site to add to the display.

A screenshot from the mobile game Farmville 3, with a gaggle of animated humans and farm animals cuddling on a farm.

Remember FarmVille? In the newest version, you can plant trees and save endangered species as you play

Players can also unlock rare animals like the Tibetan Sand Fox and Alligator Snapping Turtle — while saving wildlife in real life.

A photo collage of seaside mountains and cliffs, a man standing in front of a podium, a sea turtle up-close, a person raking forest leaves, and an upcycled skyscraper

Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

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A dalmation wears a large cobalt blue bow around its neck

Oscar de la Renta's newest collab is just for dogs — and every cent goes to pets in need

The collection of bows is a collaboration with Isabel Klee of Simon Sits. Here’s how much they cost.

The promotional image for FathomVerse, with the game title centered in a deep sea image with icons of ocean animals around it

This cozy game replaces doom-scrolling with ocean exploring. Every creature you spot trains underwater robots in real time

FathomVerse, created by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, combines citizen science with fun mini games that aid ocean expeditions in real time.

The signature red TED letters sit on stage for a TED Talk

TED announces new leadership: Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, is taking over

The education visionary has been named the organization’s first “Vision Steward.”