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Good Good Good’s collection of positive news stories

A group of people, of different ages and genders, sit in a blue conference room looking towards the front stage

This study put 200 voters together for days on end. They changed each other's minds

For several days, nearly 200 Pennsylvanians gathered together to talk about hot-button issues like voter ID laws and immigration reform. A majority of them changed their minds.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, Billie Eilish takes a selfie in a black hoodie that reads "Billie" in yellow font. On the right is an enormous pile of unsold t-shirts in black, white, and yellow fabrics

Billie Eilish pushes music labels to 'upcycle' 400,000 unsold T-shirts into new merch

The sustainability-minded artist spearheaded the initiative at Universal Music Group.
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A person in a black shirt and jeans snuggles with a tan dog in bed

New study backs up 'sleeping on it,' suggesting naps promote creative problem-solving

Researchers confirmed that the beloved activity can have a positive impact on our creative problem-solving skills.
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A city building with plants on top. A hand reaching into soil to plant.

Green roofs can reduce microplastics in rainfall by 97.5%, new study finds

Green roofs are a growing trend in urban cities, and researchers in Shanghai are making a strong case for why we need them.
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A sign that says welcome to Grand Canyon National Park

A new Trump policy asked national park visitors to report 'negative' content. They're writing compliments to rangers instead

The Trump administration invited visitors to report “negative” perspectives on American history. Visitors have been using the same portal to show support for their favorite parks.
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Two orca whales swim in blue waters

Killer whales attempt to feed people in first-ever sightings: 'Represents altruism'

While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a non-domesticated mammal has done the same.
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A bonobo holds up a red tube full of food to its ear

New study finds apes feel more optimistic after hearing laughter, indicates 'evolution of positive emotions'

A new study from Indiana University discovered that bonobos, humans’ closest living relatives, make similar vocalizations that share evolutionary origins with human laughter.
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A unique hut structure is made of timber planks and bamboo baskets, with a portrait of an elephant in the center

Amid deforestation, elephants are running out of food. This architect built them a bamboo dining barn 'to restore balance'

Boonserm Premthada is passionate about human-animal architecture and has also built structures with elephant dung bricks.
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A photo collage of two pills, an aerial shot of a beach and coastline, a woman packing relief goods in a paper bag, a lone boat cruising through a river, and a vial of the HIV drug, lenacapavir

Good News This Week: June 28, 2025 - Wish Walls, Bears, & Groceries

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A frog floating and looking to the camera with its head above water

Conservationists restore endangered frog population in Patagonia: 'Most threatened animals on the planet'

Researcher Federico Kacoliris, who mobilized the conservation movement around the species, recently received a Whitley Award, known as the "Green Oscars."
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A group of 3D-printed clay columns sit in a modern living room

Art pieces double as carbon-free air conditioning, inspired by ancient civilizations

The 3D-printed structures were inspired by ancient Egyptians and Persians, and they’ll keep homes cool in more ways than one.
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A crowd of people stand in a dark auditorium, holding up signs in support of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy in New York City. The signs are gold, red, and blue, and include phrases like "childcare for all" and "a city we can afford."

5,000 people express interest in running for office following NYC mayoral primary: 'Change is coming'

Following a heated Democratic primary for New York City’s next mayor, political experts report an uptick in young progressives seeking elected office.
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