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A close-up on a small brown terrier's legs, with an IV line going into his leg.

These dogs — and cats — are saving pets with blood donations. Yours can too

94 dogs — and 48 cats — have been saving lives with regular blood donations at DoveLewis blood bank in Portland, Oregon.
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A group of Buddhist monks walk the streets of Alexandria

Buddhist monks' Walk for Peace crosses 107-day milestone in Alexandria as they near DC

As they neared the nation’s capital on their 108-day trek, the monks were met with supportive crowds in Alexandria, Virginia.
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A procession down a street with someone carrying an American flag.

Meet the historic US Olympic hockey star who hid his Indigenous identity to play in the NHL

Even though Clarence “Taffy” Abel isn't the most notable figure in hockey history, his story impacts the sport today.
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A group of protesters sing outside of a Minneapolis church

Minneapolis 'Singing Resistance' calls for nationwide day of song after 'It's okay to change your mind' chant goes viral

The group is hosting sing-alongs across the country to help people learn their catalogue of songs.
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A group of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk in snowy weather as they continue their Peace Walk across the United States

Buddhist monks withstand harsh winds and extreme cold as Walk for Peace nears nation's capital

Despite ongoing inclement weather, the group plans to arrive at their final destination in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
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Trees stand before the Melbourne skyline

Australians send emails to trees in 'Tree-Mail' project designed to improve urban green space

Ideally, your messages are finding the trees well, but you can also report damaged limbs or declining health to ecology experts.
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A group of incarcerated men stand proudly with four dogs pictured.

These incarcerated men trained guide dogs in prison. Their success inspired 11 more programs nationwide

Since it was first installed, the San Quentin guide dog program has quadrupled in size, with 16 trainers currently raising eight puppies.
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A photo collage of a solar panel, Jacquie Pierri pictured inside a hockey rink, a laptop screen showing the Wikipedia homepage, Alex Pretti posing with his bicycle, and an aerial view of a forest

Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A mother and daughter snuggled up at home, behind a laptop

New study: Denmark's child care and parental leave policies are saving working moms thousands

Denmark is a test case that shows what’s possible when governments make financially supporting parents a high priority.
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A close-up of a Bonobo monkey.

Bonobos, which are highly endangered, just wowed scientists with a talent that has never been seen in primates before

At a pretend tea party, a bonobo named Kanzi did something so unexpected that it’s reshaping how scientists think about imagination.
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19 Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street lined with people. The leader of the group bends down to greet a child while holding flowers in his hands

Buddhist monks announce spiritual journey will continue after DC: 'The Walk for Peace will not end'

The 19 venerable monks have journeyed nearly 2,300 miles across the country, promoting peace and community. They say their efforts will take a different shape, but still continue, after they arrive in Washington, D.C.
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The Colorado state flag flies on a home flagpole in front of a mountain scenery

Colorado is the first state to give cash back to renters, in a program designed to put home ownership in reach

The program is a first-in-the-nation effort to reward low-income tenants for paying rent on time.
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