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Two photos side by side. On the left, John and Hank Green smile in front of a maroon backdrop. On the right are hospital beds in the Sierra Leone Maternal Center of Excellence

The first-ever NICU in Sierra Leone just opened its doors — with the help of Hank & John Green

The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence was over a decade in the making. A large-scale fundraising effort by Hank and John Green made it possible.

A screenshot of John and Hank Green streaming on the Project For Awesome YouTube livestream

Hank & John Green raise $4.1 million in 2026 'Project For Awesome' charity livestream

Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has been a smash fundraising success since 2007.

A close-up of seeds cupped in a person's hand

These Palestinians protect their homeland's native plants from the other side of the world

“Aside from their cultural significance, these seeds carry options for our future survival as we face climate change and the erosion of agrobiodiversity worldwide,” the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library’s founder said.

A photo collage of the Golden State Building, a building and its front lot, a woman with face paint holds an LGBTQ+ flag, an aerial view of a solar farm, and a fuel company's factory

Good News This Week: February 14, 2026 - Braids, Blankets, & Flowers

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A small cream poodle sits in a black pet carrier

After ICE took these pets' owners, this Minneapolis shelter is keeping them safe: 'The goal is always reunification'

The Bond Between has been a safe haven for pets left to fend for themselves after their owners were detained — as well as a provider of resources for those afraid to leave their homes.

Hand-knitted blankets are wrapped in a package that reads "Welcome Blanket"

Knitters create 'welcome blankets' for immigrants in project spanning the circumference of Earth

What started as an effort to cover the length of Trump’s original border wall in handmade blankets has become a global mission.

Buddhist monks on Peace Walk join interfaith prayer with Rev. Mariann Budde, the bishop who stood up to Trump

Rev. Budde made headlines when she confronted President Trump in an Inaugural service after his swearing-in last year.

A group of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street in their 2,300-mile walk for peace

Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' concludes in DC today. Stream their final address to the nation

The 109-day walk has reached its end in Washington, D.C., where the 19 venerable monks will hold a final address and lead a global meditation.

Three photos side-by-side of people singing and holding up signs at a protest in Minneapolis

Minneapolis protesters have been singing 'It's Okay to Change Your Mind' to ICE agents. This is the song's backstory

The protest song has taken over social media as thousands of Minnesotans sing in the streets.

A competitor at the 2022 Gay Games waves while carrying a rainbow Pride flag

This year's Olympics include a record number of LGBTQ+ athletes, but the real Gay Games are right around the corner

If the Olympics — and “Heated Rivalry” — have you cheering for LGBTQ+ athletes, there’s another event you’ll want to keep your eyes on this year.

A procession down a street with someone carrying an American flag.

Meet the historic US Olympic hockey star who hid his Indigenous identity to play in the NHL

Even though Clarence “Taffy” Abel isn't the most notable figure in hockey history, his story impacts the sport today.

A group of protesters sing outside of a Minneapolis church

Minneapolis 'Singing Resistance' calls for nationwide day of song after 'It's okay to change your mind' chant goes viral

The group is hosting sing-alongs across the country to help people learn their catalogue of songs.