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Good News This Week: October 21, 2023 - Sanctuaries, Recycling, & Climate Education

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Good News This Week: October 7, 2023 - Vaccines, Havens, & Gen Z

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Mobile Apps Aim to Improve Maternal Health in the Dominican Republic

An educational program in the Dominican Republic is using mobile apps to link women and girls to their medical providers and educate them on topics such as family planning and decision-making.
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Good News This Week: September 30, 2023 - Ice Cream, Trees, & Groceries

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Good News This Week: September 23, 2023 - Lunches, Voters, & Climate Initiatives

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14 Best Memes About Danaher & TB from John Green & Activists

Along with John Green, activists are spreading the word with memes to pressure Danaher to lower the cost of its tuberculosis tests.
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Good News This Week: September 9, 2023 - Turtles, Birds, & Women's Health

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Oregon is turning sewage into an endless supply of green energy

Converting poop into heat and electricity offers a tantalizing proposition: more waste equals more clean power...
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Scientists Have Created a Capsule-Form of Cholera Vaccine To Fight Disease

Compared to traditional cholera vaccines, the new capsule form lasts longer, can remain stable at higher temperatures, weighs less, and is smaller — making a big difference in mass vaccination campaigns.
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Good News This Week: August 26, 2023 - Video Games, Filters, & Cleanups

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Good News This Week: August 19, 2023 - Trails, Groceries, & Doulas

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A Black-Led Video Game Company Mentors Over 500 Diverse Developers

The company's first original title, “DA PAPER BOY," which centers on the experiences and culture of Black and Brown youth, will release for purchase on October 20.
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