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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, Ms. Rachel waves in her signature pink t-shirt, denim overalls, and pink headband. On the right is the UN World Food Programme's logo

Ms. Rachel donates 2 million meals to World Food Program after Trump cuts devastate agency

The children’s entertainer and activist is doubling down on her commitment to international aid.
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Pope Francis waves to a large crowd

How Pope Francis changed the world for the better: 'A historic papacy'

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, has died, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025. He was 88.
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Xiye Bastida stands on the TED stage, delivering a speech in a green floral dress, in front of blue curtains

In a new Earth Day TED Talk, environmentalist Xiye Bastida shares her 'blueprint for climate hope'

The climate justice activist encourages viewers to find their conviction, even when governments and institutions may waver.
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Pope Francis waves to a crowd

What Pope Francis said about LGBTQ+ people, abortion, and climate change

The pontiff, who died Monday at 88, was beloved by many progressive Catholics.
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A photo collage of an aerial view of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a picket sign on the grass that says 'ALTADENA IS NOT FOR SALE', the tower of Denver City Hall, a group of kids drawing on a table, and an ocean's shoreline

Good News This Week: April 19, 2025 - Parrots, Parks, & Peels

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A Finnish city street with bright sun beating down. A single bicyclist rides down the road.

Since 2008, Finland has lowered their homelessness rates by 75%. Here’s their secret

Years ago, Finland made an argument for ending homelessness based on three core principles. It’s had a lasting impact decades later.
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The Cleveland skyline

City's housing initiative gets 150+ people off the streets months ahead of schedule

The “A Home for Every Neighbor” initiative reached a major milestone several months early.
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Jon Bon Jovi, an aging white man with white hair, serves food from behind a kitchen counter with two volunteers beside him in the background

Jon Bon Jovi's 'pay it forward' cafe gets huge wave of support after mayor tries to shut it down

The foundation, run by John and Dorothea Bongiovi, recently served its 200,000th meal to underserved communities throughout New Jersey.
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A still from the Netflix show Bridgerton, featuring six characters waving and smiling

'Bridgerton' stars speak out, raise funds in support of trans women following UK court ruling

One actress has already donated over £70,000 to a charity that supports trans people in the U.K.
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A firefighter walks through a wooded area in Rocky Mountain National Park, the ground ablaze and covered in smoke

Firefighters successfully manage 60-acre fire that could protect Rocky Mountain National Park area for the next decade

Experts say these kinds of fires create a buffer from an unwanted wildfire moving into nearby communities.
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Oak Lawn Place, an apartment complex in Dallas, Texas, has a dark gray exterior with complementing rainbow panels and brick infrastructure

'Gayborhood' of affordable homes built for LGBTQ+ elders in Texas

The Oak Lawn Place apartment complex opened last September.
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Nick Offerman against a pink backdrop, wearing a light blue shirt, with daisies in his beard

Nick Offerman is inviting people on an Earth Day hike — here's how you can join him

The “Parks and Recreation” star is encouraging people to protect and celebrate the great outdoors.
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