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A group of people stands outside of the Grange Close development in Dundalk, Ireland

European affordable housing project 3D printed in just 12 days: 35% faster than 'conventional methods'

A first-of-its-kind build, the three-unit terraced social housing project aims to confront Ireland’s housing crisis.

A chocolate lab lays atop a bed covered in rose petals and candles

At animal shelters in these cities, you can have a 'Valentine's sleepover' with an adoptable dog or cat — and even take them home with you

Best Friends Animal Society shelters in select cities will coordinate snuggly slumber parties for potential foster parents and adopters.

Two side-by-side images. On the left, a woman in her 30's holds a toddler, smiling. On the right, someone holds a phone, which displays the Endo45 app on the screen.

Health

Enduring years of endometriosis pain, this engineer developed an app to help others like her

The Endo45 app aims to help women reduce pain, improve mood, navigate treatment, and more.

A person in a red hoodie wears a large hunter green backpack

Housing

Man invents 'backpack beds,' aims to give one to every person sleeping on the street in his city

The six-pound sleeping bag backpack is lightweight and weather-resistant.

A screenshot of a selfie-style video of Tony Hawk

People Doing Good

Tony Hawk raises thousands for LA wildfire victims by offering Cameos 'in any language'

The skateboard legend will share all of his earnings with World Central Kitchen.

A photo collage of Avery Colvert, a pile of clothes, the US Supreme Court building, a war-torn area in Gaza, and a Thai woman sitting among plastic waste

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Good News This Week: January 18, 2025 - Clothes, Homes, & Ceasefires

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

Three packages of toilet paper with colorful packaging and Japanese text

Environment

Japan rolls out new recycled toilet paper made from used diapers

The Shibushi Osaki Roll was designed after two municipalities collected 98 tons of diapers for recycling.

Governor Tim Walz hugs his daughter, Hope at the Democratic National Convention.

People Doing Good

Tim Walz's daughter, Hope Walz: On getting through Inauguration Day, building community & going outside

Hope Walz gives an exclusive interview, sharing advice for staying optimistic, clues into her future, and heartfelt stories about her dad.

An elephant happily smiles as it lifts its trunk under a spray of water

Animals

This state finally banned circus performances for elephants, tigers, giraffes, primates

Although Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey have already phased out elephants, bears, lions, and tigers, regional circuses have only recently fallen under scrutiny.

On the left, polka dotted window film on a large glass window. On the right, a small brown and black songbird sits on a building ledge.