Good News

Good Good Good’s collection of positive news stories

A person in a wetsuit holds a spotted pikeminnow underwater while snorkeling in turquoise water.

1.7M Americans have a chance to catch invasive fish and win cash in this 'minnow madness derby'

On top of the many stressors affecting the river’s ecosystem, this invasive species can harm native fish populations. So, officials are doing something about it.

Woman with long blonde hair wearing a white blouse, smiling while seated on a gray couch with an orange and cream striped pillow, against a blurred background with warm lighting.

As her ex's 'double life' dominates the news, Jen Hamilton raises over $100K for women rebuilding their lives

“One thing I love to do is take something terrible that is happening and turn it into something good for other people,” Hamilton said.

Glen Hansard pictured: A man with a beard wearing a dark shirt speaks at a microphone against a black background.

Glen Hansard, celebrated musician, dies at 56. His annual 'Christmas Eve busk' raised millions for the homeless

For years, Hansard invited some of Ireland’s biggest stars to busk with him on the streets of Dublin.

A marmot with gray and white fur sits on a rock, facing the camera with its mouth slightly open and front paws visible.

Funding for scientific research is at an all-time low. So conservationists turned to OnlyFans to save their marmot study

And don’t worry — their OnlyFans page is G-rated.

A black-faced black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) crossing one of the multilayered bridges

Rope canopy bridges in the Amazon lead to 15,000 safe wildlife crossings and zero roadkill

Brazil’s federal transport department has now officially designated the rope bridge design as the recommended national standard for highways.

A man in a dark shirt holds a small electronic device and smiles at the camera in a dense tropical forest with green and brown vegetation surrounding him.

Researchers rejoice upon realizing their trail cameras captured footage of a bird that hasn't been documented in 140 years

The researchers, part of the Search for Lost Birds project, were overjoyed by their findings.

A black and orange squirrel with a long bushy tail rests on a lichen-covered tree branch surrounded by green foliage.

This massive 'baseball bat-sized' squirrel is surviving thanks to conservation efforts

Wildlife experts are protecting key giant squirrel habitats in Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar.

Large-scale mural with black and white intricate patterns and orange text reading "ST MONGOS" on a building wall.

Graffiti transformed into interactive mural depicting success stories of people who have overcome homelessness

“I wanted to give these case studies a voice,” the muralist said.

White modern apartment building with a rainbow flag on its facade, situated among green trees and other residential buildings in an urban street scene.

This new subsidized apartment complex in Berlin was made exclusively for lesbians and bisexual women

The 72 units are joined by an LGBTQ+ cultural center, neighborhood cafe, and event spaces.

Close-up of a binturong's face with eyes closed, prominent whiskers, and dark fur with lighter coloring around the muzzle and chin.

This rare 'bearcat' looks like he wants to ask you three riddles. Conservationists are racing to save his species

No, that’s not a puppet from Jim Henson’s “The Dark Crystal” — it’s a unique, popcorn-smelling carnivore named a binturong.

Two Stamford Police vehicles with emergency lights activated parked on a road at dusk, with bare trees visible in the background.

Crime is on a historic decline, with homicide rates approaching century lows in cities across the US

Homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026 across a sample of 30 U.S. cities.

A red and white "NOW HIRING" sign is taped to a storefront window.

This state now requires employers to disclose salaries in job postings: 'Close those pay gaps'

There are now at least 14 states across the country with pay transparency laws.