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Dirty old sneakers in a mud puddle

Most sneakers are tossed after 8-12 months of wear. This recycling program gives them a second life

Over 300 million shoes are thrown away each year in the United States alone.
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A giant phantom jellyfish swims through deep waters.

This sea creature's arms are longer than a camper van. It's a once-in-a-lifetime sighting

The creature was found among 28 new species in Argentina's deep sea.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, John and Hank Green smile in front of a maroon backdrop. On the right are hospital beds in the Sierra Leone Maternal Center of Excellence

The first-ever NICU in Sierra Leone just opened its doors — with the help of Hank & John Green

The Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence was over a decade in the making. A large-scale fundraising effort by Hank and John Green made it possible.
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A screenshot of John and Hank Green streaming on the Project For Awesome YouTube livestream

Hank & John Green raise $4.1 million in 2026 'Project For Awesome' charity livestream

Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has been a smash fundraising success since 2007.
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An open computer with a screen full of code.

Teens remix songs by Indigenous artists in coding camp

Artists involved in the program include Dakota Bear, Jayli Wolf, Samian, Twin Flames, and Aysanabee.
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A close-up of seeds cupped in a person's hand

These Palestinians protect their homeland's native plants from the other side of the world

“Aside from their cultural significance, these seeds carry options for our future survival as we face climate change and the erosion of agrobiodiversity worldwide,” the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library’s founder said.
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A photo collage of the Golden State Building, a building and its front lot, a woman with face paint holds an LGBTQ+ flag, an aerial view of a solar farm, and a fuel company's factory

Good News This Week: February 14, 2026 - Braids, Blankets, & Flowers

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White concrete building under the sky

Researchers find most local governments are 'insulated' from political polarization

A survey of more than 1,400 local officials found that local governments are “largely insulated from the harshest effects of polarization.”
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A close-up of tomatoes on a vine

This approach to farming is better for the planet — and makes vegetables taste better

The practice dates back thousands of years among Indigenous tribes in the U.S., and it might hold the key to sustainable farming.
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A small cream poodle sits in a black pet carrier

After ICE took these pets' owners, this Minneapolis shelter is keeping them safe: 'The goal is always reunification'

The Bond Between has been a safe haven for pets left to fend for themselves after their owners were detained — as well as a provider of resources for those afraid to leave their homes.
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Hand-knitted blankets are wrapped in a package that reads "Welcome Blanket"

Knitters create 'welcome blankets' for immigrants in project spanning the circumference of Earth

What started as an effort to cover the length of Trump’s original border wall in handmade blankets has become a global mission.
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