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Good News This Week: May 17, 2025 - Penguins, Wands, & Wheelchairs

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A glass of tea with a lemon and a straw in it.

To alert drinkers to date rape drugs, this college student invented a color-changing straw

After Neve Palmeri’s cousin had her drink spiked on vacation, the college student had a “lightbulb moment” on how to prevent another attack.

LGBTQ+

2,000 people rally to reinstate trans teacher after 'discriminatory' firing — and succeed

When teacher Henry Zahid faced termination at a Los Angeles high school, the community showed up to support him.

Animals

Scientists invent 'smelling gel' that seduces coral to repopulate dying reefs

The gel, called SNAP-X, was invented by researchers at the University of California-San Diego.

A baby langur monkey sits in a tree, holding onto a branch

Animals

Endangered monkeys kept dying on a road compared to a 'meat grinder.' Locals built them a bridge made from recycled fire hoses

Since the installation, no roadkill deaths have been reported.

From left to right: one pot chili mac, bean and rice chimichanga being broken in half, and a plate of sausages, pierogis, and green beans.

Food

Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's how a home chef turned a $20 Dollar Tree trip into 'four full family dinners'

Rebecca Chobat has spent the last three years making delicious meals on a budget. In her latest challenge, she turned 20 bucks into four amazing meals for the whole family.

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Arts & Culture

Hozier's newest song features nature sounds, donates 50% of royalties to conservation efforts

Hozier released a 10-year anniversary remix of a hit song, which now features calming nature sounds — all in support of global conservation efforts.

Two photos side-by-side. On the right, Kat Abughazaleh, a woman with tan skin and blond hair, wears a black shirt and emerald green jacket, smiling outdoors. On the right, Kat and a young man stand at a table collecting food donations and hold up a campaign yard sign.

People Doing Good

Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: 'So much money gets wasted in politics'

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois, is spending her campaign dollars in a whole new way.

A row of tiny homes sits along a path with well-manicured lawns and clear sidewalks

Housing

Rent and teacher shortages are on the rise, so this school district is building a tiny home village

The project is the first of its kind in Colorado and aims to serve as a case study for future teacher housing communities.

A blonde woman smiles towards the camera as an older woman looks towards a garden.

Mental Health

Researchers find gardening to be the secret to living a longer, better life

New research, which tracked a group of men and women from 11 to 79, has added further validity to the links between mental health and gardening.