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Good News This Week: June 28, 2025 - Wish Walls, Bears, & Groceries

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

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Conservationists restore endangered frog population in Patagonia: 'Most threatened animals on the planet'

Researcher Federico Kacoliris, who mobilized the conservation movement around the species, recently received a Whitley Award, known as the "Green Oscars."

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Tech & Innovation

Art pieces double as carbon-free air conditioning, inspired by ancient civilizations

The 3D-printed structures were inspired by ancient Egyptians and Persians, and they’ll keep homes cool in more ways than one.

A crowd of people stand in a dark auditorium, holding up signs in support of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy in New York City. The signs are gold, red, and blue, and include phrases like "childcare for all" and "a city we can afford."

Governments Doing Good

5,000 people express interest in running for office following NYC mayoral primary: 'Change is coming'

Following a heated Democratic primary for New York City’s next mayor, political experts report an uptick in young progressives seeking elected office.

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Health

What to know about lenacapavir: US approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention

Long-lasting HIV drug could help people who can’t take daily PrEP pills.

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People Doing Good

Charitable giving grew to nearly $600B in 2024. A booming stock market is to thank

Giving to nonprofits engaged in education, health, arts, culture and humanities, the environment, and animals reached all-time highs.

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Environment

Fifth graders invent trash-cleaning robot for science fair. Now, it's rolling out to beaches

Inspired to help reduce trash pollution, these Florida elementary schoolers created a waste-collecting companion.

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Health

6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you're getting active outdoors

When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2025, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers or kids playing sports.

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Environment

When USAID cuts hit Jane Goodall's reforestation efforts, this search engine stepped in to save the day (and the trees)

The tree-planting search engine has dedicated funds and support to maintain the Jane Goodall Institute’s presence in Tanzania.

Two mules stand next to a banner that reads "Welcome Back Yosemite Mules," hand-drawn by children

Animals

Yosemite National Park puts mules to work in the busy season: 'If you've used the bathrooms, thank a mule'

Yosemite National Park’s “mounted patrol” has long used mules to help navigate the backcountry. This year is no different.