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A mountain range on an island. The sky is sunny and blue, dotted with clouds.

Fanged creature found 'barking' on island mountain. It's a new species, and it's worth protecting

A seven-person team of herpetologists has confirmed the existence of a new “fanged” species in the heart of Borneo, the third-largest island in the world.
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A moving bus in the middle of the road

Philadelphia is using AI cameras to keep bus lanes clear. Here's how they could be even more effective

More than 150 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority buses across Philadelphia are equipped with cameras that detect vehicles blocking bus lanes.
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A man wearing an army uniform with a backpack on his back walks at a park

4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand their duty to disobey illegal orders, researchers find

Scholars of international relations and international law found that many service members do understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders — and when to disobey them.
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A pika, a small mammal that looks like a hamster, screaming from the top of a mountain cliff

Scientists confirm two new species of pika in the Himalayas after 20 years of research

Two new species of pika — an adorable, loud-mouthed mammal — were recently confirmed using data that stretches back to 2003.
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A man in a wheelchair cruises down a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

Another national park is rolling out all-terrain wheelchairs, so everyone can take a hike

This makes the park one of 28 national park sites to offer free mobility devices to visitors.
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley, two veterinarians, and Brad Paisley, smile while petting a gray pit bull

Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley launch free vet clinic to help Nashville pets (and their parents)

A follow-up to a prior successful event, the couple teamed up with The Companion Project to provide free veterinary care.
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A wheelchair user drinks a beer at a table next to a box full of fries.

A restaurant table was too low for his wheelchair. Then the staff surprised him: 'It reminded me that kindness is everywhere'

Cory Lee has been all over the world. But it’s the small things, like a restaurant table, that can change the trajectory of an entire trip.
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A person fans out ten 100-dollar bills

In a new pilot program, this city will give homeless young adults $1,200 in cash every month for two years

A new guaranteed income pilot program in Boston aims to set an example for future policies.
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A charcuterie board with a white brie cut into pieces across the top.

Auction breaks records, raises thousands to cover the cost of emergency medical care through the power of cheese

At the Great Yorkshire Show in the North of England, cheese lovers have an annual tradition of bidding on award-winning wheels.
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The front of a brick building reads "American Red Cross Donation Center"

This man has donated a total of 100 gallons of platelets to the Red Cross every two weeks for 30 years: 'Because I can'

The 62-year-old Portland, Oregon bus driver has been visiting the Red Cross every two weeks for most of his life.
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A photo collage of a mother and daughter hugging with their back turned away from the camera, a guy poses for a photo-op while holding a certificate in his hands, a field of wildflowers, Mr. Beast posing while he shows off his t-shirt that says '#TeamWater', and a lady stands on the sidewalk with her back turned away from the camera

Good News This Week: August 9, 2025 - Books, Butterflies, & Water

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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