Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A deer-shaped metal power line in Austria

Austria is turning its boring power lines into giant metal animals — and it's not just for looks

It’s part of an effort to increase public acceptance of expanding electrification.
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A red cottage on a scissor lift

More than a cozy cottage, this lifted home was designed to adapt to climate change

It can be lifted during extreme weather events and then brought back down in safety.
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A close-up of a woman's torso, where she carries a white H&M bag on her arm and holds a phone in her hand

In Europe, lawmakers are cracking down on fast fashion through taxation. Will it work?

The European Commission has proposed a processing fee of €2 for each fast fashion shipment to the E.U.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey. On the right, Jon Bon Jovi in a black leather jacket

Furloughed federal workers eat for free at Bon Jovi's 'pay it forward' restaurant

Three locations of JBJ Soul Kitchen have free, three-course meals hot and ready for people impacted by the government shutdown.
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A boy places a trinket on an ofrenda filled with photos of pets and orange flowers

At this public 'pet ofrenda,' people come to honor their departed furry friends for Día de los Muertos

People can even print photos of their deceased pets on-site to add to the display.
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A screenshot from the mobile game Farmville 3, with a gaggle of animated humans and farm animals cuddling on a farm.

Remember FarmVille? In the newest version, you can plant trees and save endangered species as you play

Players can also unlock rare animals like the Tibetan Sand Fox and Alligator Snapping Turtle — while saving wildlife in real life.
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A photo collage of seaside mountains and cliffs, a man standing in front of a podium, a sea turtle up-close, a person raking forest leaves, and an upcycled skyscraper

Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

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A dalmation wears a large cobalt blue bow around its neck

Oscar de la Renta's newest collab is just for dogs — and every cent goes to pets in need

The collection of bows is a collaboration with Isabel Klee of Simon Sits. Here’s how much they cost.
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The promotional image for FathomVerse, with the game title centered in a deep sea image with icons of ocean animals around it

This cozy game replaces doom-scrolling with ocean exploring. Every creature you spot trains underwater robots in real time

FathomVerse, created by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, combines citizen science with fun mini games that aid ocean expeditions in real time.
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The signature red TED letters sit on stage for a TED Talk

TED announces new leadership: Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, is taking over

The education visionary has been named the organization’s first “Vision Steward.”
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An MRI scene built entirely of LEGO bricks shows minifigures in action

LEGO donates MRI scanner toys to children in hospitals. New research finds they really reduce anxiety

New data shows that doctors were 46% less likely to need to sedate patients after they played with the toys.
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A photo collage of a woman getting a scalp cooling treatment, a line graph by Ember comparing the power generated by Renewables & Coal, Jane Fonda, the sleeve of a fur coat, and two people in front of corals inside a greenhouse

Good News This Week: October 11, 2025 - Corals, Dolls, & Cocoon Coffins

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