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Good News This Week: December 7, 2024 - Animals, Telehealth, & Giving Tuesday

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On the left, a pill bottle that reads "color therapy." On the right, a box with pills labeled, "Love," "Pride," and "Be Original."

A pharmacy in the UK is trying an alternative form of mental health care, by way of 'capsules' of poetry

Customers suffering from “broken hearts” and “existential angst” are given poems by Mary Oliver and Derek Walcott in lieu of a traditional prescriptions.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, Noah Kahan tops a drink with sprinkles next to a Bitty & Beau's employee. On the right is a screenshot of a TikTok of Kahan and the employees laughing together.

Arts & Culture

Noah Kahan supports coffee shop staffed by workers with disabilities: 'Five stars and the service was exceptional'

The singer stopped by Bitty & Beau's on Small Business Saturday before performing a concert in Charleston, South Carolina.

Two people volunteer, folding clothes and placing them in clear bins

People Doing Good

Giving Tuesday volunteers increase by 4% in 2024, with millions turning out to help

Giving Tuesday saw increases across the board, with millions turning out to volunteer and donate.

A large, pale orange snake coiled in the grass

Animals

World Wildlife Fund releases decade-long report on the Congo Basin, sharing discovery of 742 new species

The 80-page report compiled a treasure trove of animal discoveries from the last 10 years.

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Health

New study shows potential to use AI — and detection dogs — to spot cancer in simple breath test

Cancer-sniffing dogs get the support of artificial intelligence in this new study.

A screenshot of Roblox's "Mission Hunger" where a player serves meals to other characters in a community kitchen

Arts & Culture

New Roblox game donates a real-life meal to someone in need for each one served in 'virtual community kitchen'

The new series of “mini games” teaches young people about hunger — and how to help people in need.

Two photos side by side. On the left, Taylor Swift sings on stage in a navy blue sparkly body suit and fringe jacket. On the right, three people stand inside the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto, holding a large check and a street sign that reads "Taylor Swift Way."

Arts & Culture

Taylor Swift street sign auction brings in more than $200k for Canadian food bank

Celebrating Swift’s six Eras Tour shows in Toronto, the city auctioned off 22 commemorative street signs to support a local food bank.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, a chemist helps a middle school student on a computer. On the right, a goose stands in a grassy area.

Tech & Innovation

Middle schooler finds novel compound in goose poop. Scientists say it may fight cancer

A middle school student in a STEM program in Chicago led scientists to study a cancer-fighting compound — found in goose droppings.

Five round white pills sit on top of a tan, granite counter

Health

Telehealth abortion provider now accepts Medicaid, addressing access gaps for low-income patients in Illinois

Hey Jane, a telemedicine provider that helps people access medication abortion care, will now be covered by Medicaid in Illinois.

Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

Good News This Week: December 7, 2024 - Animals, Telehealth, & Giving Tuesday

A pharmacy in the UK is trying an alternative form of mental health care, by way of 'capsules' of poetry

Noah Kahan supports coffee shop staffed by workers with disabilities: 'Five stars and the service was exceptional'

Giving Tuesday volunteers increase by 4% in 2024, with millions turning out to help

World Wildlife Fund releases decade-long report on the Congo Basin, sharing discovery of 742 new species

New study shows potential to use AI — and detection dogs — to spot cancer in simple breath test

New Roblox game donates a real-life meal to someone in need for each one served in 'virtual community kitchen'

Taylor Swift street sign auction brings in more than $200k for Canadian food bank

Middle schooler finds novel compound in goose poop. Scientists say it may fight cancer

Telehealth abortion provider now accepts Medicaid, addressing access gaps for low-income patients in Illinois

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