People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A raccoon looks up from inside a metal storm drain grate. Small green plants grow nearby on the concrete surface.

Firefighters free raccoon trapped under sewer grate in 'jaws of life' rescue mission

After the first responders had completed the job, the masked critter ran back to its natural habitat.
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A man in a dark polo shirt and orange snorkel gear stands in shallow ocean water holding a wooden rake-like tool, with traditional fish traps visible in the background across the water.

New Indonesia roadmap aims to protect Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity

Indonesia is developing a roadmap to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, aligning with its commitments to international frameworks.
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Two porcupines with quills raised interact closely at night, captured on thermal camera at 14°C/57°F on 08/03/2025.

Porcupines are disappearing in Oregon. Libraries are loaning trail cameras out to locals who want to help save them

To access a trail camera, locals must be signed up to participate in one of the state’s citizen science studies.
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A woman wearing a Hurricane Rowing jacket smiles at the camera with an inset photo showing her rowing on open water, representing her participation in ocean rowing.

Kelsey Pfendler becomes fastest person of any gender to row solo from California to Hawaii

She finished in 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. The American is also the youngest woman to row the route solo.
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A photo collage of a shark swimming underwater, a nun and three girls posing for a photo together, a dog inside a cage with an open book in the foreground, a man signing a document with a woman behind him, and a forest

Good News This Week: July 4, 2026 - Pets, Cameras, & Rainforests

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding weekend by donating $26M to charity

The couple still has yet to confirm their nuptials, but it seems they’re in the mood to celebrate something big.
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A white dog in a shelter kennel sits attentively while a volunteer reads from a book

Volunteers read aloud and play music for shelter pets amid fireworks on July 4th

Volunteers are gearing up for their sixth-annual “comfort sessions” at their local animal shelter.
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Cropped in version of new Disability Pride flag

12 Best Ways To Celebrate Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate. 
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Nuns stand on the sidelines of the Chicago Half Marathon, holding encouraging signs and smiling

She gave up her Olympic dreams to become a nun. Now, she's raised $2.6M to feed families by running marathons

Sister Stephanie Baliga has spent 15 years running marathons to help her community.
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A photo collage of a man pictured on a truck billboard, an elk caught on camera, a coral reef underwater with palm trees above it, a row of electric towers, and Miranda Kerr posing for a photo

Good News This Week: June 27, 2026 - Elks, Corals, & Wildlife Crossings

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A bloody sea turtle rides on a yellow water board in the ocean, pulled by jetskis

Jet ski riders conduct rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell

While enjoying a tour of Magnetic Island off the coast of Australia, the jet ski riders ended their outing early to help a turtle in need.
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Two side-by-side photos of Serena Neel, a white woman with blond hair, jumping into a swimming pool filled with pickles

An influencer filled her pool with 50K pickles to break a world record. Then she did something even better

“Anyone that swims in his pool is just going to smell a little garlicky.”
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