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Good Good Good’s collection of positive news stories

A wide image of a green, mist covered forest in the Philippines

This creature transforms to 'look and smell' like bird poop to evade predators. It's a new species

It may look, and smell, foul — but this spider marks the latest exciting discovery in a string of new species found in the past year.
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An elderly woman, Margot Dodds, poses nude in a metal bath, wearing cowboy boots and covering her breasts with a straw hat

Their small town couldn't afford a new snowplow. So locals sold 'nearly nude' calendars instead of paying higher taxes

“We have some brave members of the community who are willing to become vulnerable to support their town,” one organizer said.
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A young black teacher stands in front of a world map and points towards Africa

This Bronx teacher received $25,000 for 'teaching excellence.' Then he gave it all away

As soon as Alhassan Susso received the monetary award, he knew exactly where to spend it.
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A black and white trail camera still image of a fisher, a weasel-like animal, with its eyes shining in the darkness of a forest trail.

This mammal vanished from Ohio nearly 200 years ago. Trail cameras just captured footage of it

The elusive creature has faced mounting threats across the country, but it had been entirely wiped out in Ohio for nearly 200 years.
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A block of New York City apartment buildings

New study: Surprising mental health benefits came from Biden-era rental assistance

Researchers suggest fiscal policies like the emergency rental assistance program are also a tool for improving public health.
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A small pineapple plant growing in a forest

Pineapple leaves transform from agricultural waste to crime-fighting fingerprint powder

Once the pineapple leaf-based nanoparticles had adsorbed copper, they could be ground into a powder that forensic investigators can use to dust for invisible fingerprints.
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Renee Nicole Good, a woman shot and killed by an ICE officer

Renee Nicole Good verified GoFundMe surpasses $1.5M in donations following deadly ICE shooting

“Renee was pure sunshine, pure love,” the fundraiser reads. “She will be desperately missed.”
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On the left, two tiny hands hold up to icees amidst a pile of food. On the right, Wail Alselwi speaks into a microphone behind the front counter of a bodega

NYC bodega owner inspires kids to get good grades by giving out free food: 'My dream is to bring my own children here'

2026 marks the beginning of three years since bodega owner Wail Alselwi began giving away free food to kids in his community who bring in good report cards.
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A border collie search and rescue dog is outfitted in a harness by a first responder in bright orange gear

Search and rescue dogs are getting a boost from AI: 'Locates victims 10 times faster'

The working pups won’t be out of a job any time soon, but they might get even better at their life-saving work.
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A group of college graduates throw their caps up in the air.

New study: Every extra year of school leads to a longer lifespan

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have found a connection between education level and lifespan.
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The Hungry Caterpillar -- a bamboo structure winding around kitchen stalls printed from concrete. This is a shot taken from under the shade of the canopy of one of the structures

This food market in India is made of 3D-printed kitchens and recycled furniture. It was inspired by 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'

The beautiful, winding structure transformed a barren patch of Ashoka University into a bustling food hall.
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A shiny new white modular house with clear panels. A blue car is parked under a wing of the house.

This house in the Netherlands will be the first home built fully out of polycarbonate: 'A solution to the housing crisis'

The Belgian start-up is redefining housing design, all while championing an unlikely construction material.
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