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A distant view of Waterton Lakes National Park, with ice blue waters and huge mountains

New butterfly species wows scientists: 'This discovery reveals a lineage shaped by 40,000 years of evolutionary solitude'

The “curiously isolated hairstreak” butterfly is only known to inhabit a small corner of Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada.
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Three LSU students stand next to each other, holding up an infant car seat that has a sensor attached to it

College students invent 'smart car seat' to prevent hot car deaths in infants: 'Protects vulnerable lives'

The project started as a graduation requirement for three LSU seniors and grew into something much more meaningful.
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Two screenshots from TikTok show Roblox characters protesting in virtual streets

Roblox players protest ICE from behind the screen: 'We want to help people know their rights'

Inspired by sweeping protests in Los Angeles and beyond, Roblox players are staging their own demonstrations against ICE.
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Late Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman hugs a golden retriever against a green wall.

Minnesota shooting also took the life of lawmaker's dog. Now, donations to local service dog program are pouring in

Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, and their family dog were fatally shot Saturday morning. A beloved nonprofit has become an outlet for grief.
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A woman walks up a staircase towards a lit room at a spa village in a rainforest.

This 5-star island paradise doubles as a sea turtle rescue

The Gaya Island Resort boasts stunning villas and gorgeous ocean views, but the real jewel lies in its local conservation efforts.
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The backs of student's heads at a commencement ceremony, showing college graduates with white mortar boards and gowns

These schools are trying a new 'pay-it-forward' student loan plan: 'No interest, no fees'

The Hawaii Renewable Learning Fund pitches a new way to approach student loans — without the crushing interest rates.
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A photo collage of a coral reef underwater, two guys posing for a photo, two 3D-designed cells, a person sleeping on a bench while holding a blanket, and a woman sitting next to an artificial coral reef

Good News This Week: June 14, 2025 - Fireflies, Skateparks, & Reefs

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A peak through an opening out from a forest clearing looking out to water, sand, and more trees beyond.

Park rangers in Senegal celebrate as beloved 'Ghost elephant' makes rare appearance

African forest elephants have become so rare in this Senegalese national park that they are simply called “ghosts.” But one beloved elephant took rangers by surprise.
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A barn owl wrapped in a towel, on the right a barn owl in the sunlight sitting on a post by a field.

Injured barn owl captures hearts, boosts wildlife center’s conservation funds

The harrowing rescue and recovery of a barn owl is capturing hearts on TikTok, as he gains back his strength — and his screams.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, an incarcerated man sews a quilt in a workshop. On the right is the Netflix logo

Netflix released a documentary about a prison's quilting club. Now, they're 'overwhelmed' with donations

“The Quilters” highlights a restorative justice program in a Missouri men’s prison where participants sew quilts to be donated to foster children.
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A small group of artificial reefs sit underwater next to a Buddha statue

This startup recycles pet ashes into artificial reefs to save marine life. Human remains are next

Resting Reef turns a loved one’s loss into a memorial reef designed to restore marine biodiversity.
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Three photos side-by-side. On the left, Chappell Roan performs on stage in Statue of Liberty Drag. In the center is Spotify's logo. And on the right is Noah Kahan singing into a microphone.

Spotify partners with Noah Kahan, Chappell Roan to provide free therapy to small artists

In a new initiative with Backline, a nonprofit that supports mental health in the music industry, small artists can access therapy for free.
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