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27 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back To Other Moms

These meaningful gifts will make any mom feel special, while also supporting other mothers and children in need.

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Arts & Culture

Penguin Random House dropped a 'book ban' clothing line; 100% of profits will help libraries

In a new collaboration with Online Ceramics, the publishing house will support the American Library Association.

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Mental Health

Interactive map crowd-sources 'neurodivergent-friendly' spaces across New York City

A project of KultureCity, the map of “Neu York” aims to help neurodivergent individuals feel more comfortable navigating the busy city.

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Tech & Innovation

'Fungi tiles' inspired by elephant skin keep buildings cool without electricity: 'Promising eco-friendly alternative'

Using bamboo shavings and mycelium, the tiles serve as a “proof of concept” for cooling buildings without electricity.

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Mental Health

Ilana Glazer, Calm host free rage room for moms: 'We don't need calm; we need community'

Mental health app Calm joined famously funny mom Ilana Glazer to initiate the “Not Calm Moms” club. Here’s how to join.

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Environment

A simple tweak to tax law is helping communities install solar power

The Inflation Reduction Act lets companies sell their clean energy tax credits for cash.

On a snowy New York plain, a lime green and turquoise cottage sit side-by-side

Housing

Storybook-inspired tiny home cottages bring neighbors together in this small town

In Caroline, New York, a property of 140 tiny cottages was inspired by the children’s book, “Miss Rumphius.”

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Good News This Week: April 26, 2025 - Teachers, Manatees, & Trees

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Animals

Biologists celebrate recovery mission as 31 critically endangered sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean

The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle — the most endangered sea turtle species in the world — is ending up “cold-stunned” in Cape Cod Bay with increasing frequency.

A bench with a colorful crocheted sign reads "happy to talk"

Mental Health

Autistic artist works with city to implement 'happy to talk' benches, combatting loneliness

Oliver Chan invites community members to join him for a chat on a bench, or at a local “Chatty Cafe.”

Recent Good News

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27 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back To Other Moms

Penguin Random House dropped a 'book ban' clothing line; 100% of profits will help libraries

Interactive map crowd-sources 'neurodivergent-friendly' spaces across New York City

'Fungi tiles' inspired by elephant skin keep buildings cool without electricity: 'Promising eco-friendly alternative'

Ilana Glazer, Calm host free rage room for moms: 'We don't need calm; we need community'

A simple tweak to tax law is helping communities install solar power

Storybook-inspired tiny home cottages bring neighbors together in this small town

Good News This Week: April 26, 2025 - Teachers, Manatees, & Trees

Biologists celebrate recovery mission as 31 critically endangered sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean

Autistic artist works with city to implement 'happy to talk' benches, combatting loneliness

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