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Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, reminds women to get mammograms: 'Consider this your kick in the butt'

Jenna Fischer, 50, shared her breast cancer diagnosis on social media, and had a passionate message for her followers.

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Good News This Week: October 5, 2024 - Manatees, Books, & Pilots

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Famous and lesser-known quotes from Jimmy Carter on hope, service, and humanity

We’ve collected Jimmy Carter’s most famous quotes — as well as some of his most inspiring lesser-known quotes

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The ultimate calendar of October’s awareness days, national months, and more...

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Hurricane Helene relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, here’s how you can help survivors in North Carolina & the surrounding region.

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Good News This Week: September 28, 2024 - Moms, Parks, & Nasal Sprays

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

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Colorblind visitors hoping to see autumn leaves can use new viewfinders in all of Virginia's state parks

Just in time for stunning fall vistas, Virginia’s 43 state parks are now home to special viewfinders for colorblind visitors.

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Study shows London's 'emissions zone' helps more kids walk and bike to school

Four in 10 London children stopped driving and started walking to school a year after the city's clean air zone went into effect.

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Good News This Week: September 21, 2024 - Proteins, Athletes, & Trees

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

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100 Days of Good News: All of the good news we've shared so far

We launched the '100 Days of Good News' project as a bit of a palate cleanser to give our brains a break from the heaviness of bad news.

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The best (and worst) U.S. cities for getting outside in 2024

Going outside more frequently has the potential to improve health outcomes along with your mental health and quality of life. But where you live impacts how easy and convenient it is to spend time in the great outdoors throughout the year.

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Good News This Week: September 14, 2024 - Wolves, Pinecones, & Cargo Ships

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

Health Good News

People, organizations, and governments improving people's health

Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, reminds women to get mammograms: 'Consider this your kick in the butt'

Good News This Week: October 5, 2024 - Manatees, Books, & Pilots

Famous and lesser-known quotes from Jimmy Carter on hope, service, and humanity

October's awareness months and days you should know about

Hurricane Helene relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

Good News This Week: September 28, 2024 - Moms, Parks, & Nasal Sprays

Colorblind visitors hoping to see autumn leaves can use new viewfinders in all of Virginia's state parks

Study shows London's 'emissions zone' helps more kids walk and bike to school

Good News This Week: September 21, 2024 - Proteins, Athletes, & Trees

100 Days of Good News: All of the good news we've shared so far

The best (and worst) U.S. cities for getting outside in 2024

Good News This Week: September 14, 2024 - Wolves, Pinecones, & Cargo Ships

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