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Left: Person in dark long-sleeve shirt wading in shallow water among rocks. Right: Multiple people examining a large sea turtle with green and orange coloring on rocky ground near water.

A stranded sea turtle got wedged between jagged rocks. Three men came together to save it from drowning in a viral video

Three men in Oman stepped in to help an endangered sea turtle when crashing tides risked its safety.
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A person in a blue jacket and cap stands beside a pickup truck loaded with camping gear, including black bags and a roof rack with a kayak, in a forest setting.

DIY off-roaders race in public lands trash pickup contest. They ended this year with 5M pounds cleaned

Gambler 500 participants are “a disorganized group of people who like to drive bad cars, go camping, and pick up trash on public lands,” one person described.
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A person in dark clothing stands in a covered structure facing a large wall display of fabric swatches organized in a grid pattern, with colors ranging from dark blue and green to red, yellow, and brown. Parked cars and industrial buildings are visible through the open entrance behind them.

Art gallery inside of a shipping container highlights the need for women's prison reform

The project is an opportunity for the public to learn more about mass incarceration and the challenges that arise after leaving prison.
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A sea turtle swims underwater in a swimming pool's clear turquoise water, viewed from above near the surface.

400-pound sea turtle rescued from resort swimming pool after falling in and finding herself trapped

Artificial light is often to blame for turtles straying far from home.
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A raccoon with a unique body walks across a grassy area

Artist auctions off painting of viral raccoon, Jimothy, raising over $12K for his local food bank

Jimothy has taken the internet by storm and captured hearts worldwide. One local Seattle artist just paid tribute to him in a unique fundraiser.
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A suspension footbridge with metal railings and wooden planks spans between trees. A white sign reads "LONGVIEW, WA MARCH 19, 1963 NUTTY NARROWS BRIDGE" with an illustration of a squirrel.

About 40M squirrels are killed by drivers each year. So this city created the world's first-ever 'squirrel bridge'

The city’s passion for protecting squirrels has even led to an annual “Squirrel Fest.”
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A sea turtle covered in seaweed and sediment is held up for display, showing its flippers and shell. A calendar is visible in the background.

Tiramisu the sea turtle couldn't even swim when rescuers found her. After months of vet care, she just returned to the ocean

When the turtle washed ashore earlier this year, she was covered in painful sores and battling pneumonia.
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A group of women standing together inside a room

Meet the women protecting the last remaining gorillas in Nigeria: 'Our men have failed to stop the threats'

The successes of the pioneering women’s collectives have inspired the formation of similar initiatives in other villages surrounding the sanctuary.
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A photo collage of a mom holding her child, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul standing in front of a lectern, a red wolf puppy, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and a man stands next to a pile of boxes

Good News This Week: July 18, 2026 - Vaccines, Mosquitoes, & Red Wolves

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Two people shake hands in front of a storefront with a sign reading "The Monticello News." The person on the left wears a black polo shirt and glasses; the person on the right wears a bright pink button-up shirt.

25-year-old reporter buys his hometown newspaper to save it from corporate ownership

Evan Newton is now one of the youngest newspaper owners in the country.
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Left: Veterinary team performing surgery on an anesthetized sea turtle on an operating table. Right: Close-up of hands in white gloves examining a sea turtle's shell and flippers.

This sea turtle was covered neck to tail in tumors. See his dramatic 5-month transformation

Flynn was on the brink of death when he was first rescued in early February.
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A sea turtle's head and shell viewed from above at the water's surface, with turquoise water surrounding it.

Florida's adorable sea turtle license plates have raised millions to save the endangered species

The sea turtle design is the second-most popular specialty license plate in the state.
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