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The 16 good news stories you loved most in October 2026

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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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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Historic win: Nurses fought to secure the nation's first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy

After watching parents return to work while their babies were still in intensive care, Pittsburgh nurses gained a historic win for paid parental leave.

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Good News This Week: October 17, 2026 - Trees, Diapers, & Prosthetic Paws

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Good News This Week: October 3, 2026 - Rhinos, Books, & EVs

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Thousands of people fill an outdoor stadium seating area at night, facing a large illuminated stage with screens visible on the right side. Tall green-lit towers and trees frame the venue.

New California law targets expensive 'ghost tickets' to concerts and sporting events

A new California law prohibits people from selling concert and sports tickets that they don’t own.

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California is building two wildlife crossings for mountain lions in Joshua Tree. The first phase is now underway

The Mojave Desert Land Trust has gathered over $6 million in state grants to plan and design wildlife crossings in the area.

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The UN just passed the first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations' sovereignty

The world, including the U.S., agreed that rising seas will not change national borders even as small islands disappear.

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New data centers in Oregon will be charged for all costs associated with growing energy need

The state’s monopoly electric utilities must create a separate rate class for data centers to ensure other customers aren’t subsidizing the massive energy demand.

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Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival

Biden-era incentives for residential rooftop panels remain uncertain as plaintiffs await federal appeal.

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Michigan gives low-income moms $7.5K in direct cash when they have babies. It makes a real difference

In 2024, Michigan launched Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional prenatal and infant cash program. Here's how it's helped so far.

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Good News This Week: September 19, 2026 - Salmon, Potholes, & Waterways

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Politics & Government Good News

Ways that people, organizations, and governments are fighting to strengthen democracy in the United States and around the world

The 16 good news stories you loved most in October 2026

Netherlands pledges $500 million to help conserve tropical forests

Historic win: Nurses fought to secure the nation's first countywide 12-week paid parental leave policy

Good News This Week: October 17, 2026 - Trees, Diapers, & Prosthetic Paws

Good News This Week: October 3, 2026 - Rhinos, Books, & EVs

New California law targets expensive 'ghost tickets' to concerts and sporting events

California is building two wildlife crossings for mountain lions in Joshua Tree. The first phase is now underway

The UN just passed the first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations' sovereignty

New data centers in Oregon will be charged for all costs associated with growing energy need

Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival

Michigan gives low-income moms $7.5K in direct cash when they have babies. It makes a real difference

Good News This Week: September 19, 2026 - Salmon, Potholes, & Waterways

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