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A deer-shaped metal power line in Austria

Austria is turning its boring power lines into giant metal animals — and it's not just for looks

It’s part of an effort to increase public acceptance of expanding electrification.
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Two north atlantic right whales swim beside each other

One of the world's most endangered whales was trending towards extinction. But a new study has scientists 'cautiously optimistic'

North Atlantic Right Whales were expected to go extinct in our lifetime. A new population study is giving scientists renewed hope.
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The Himalayas pictured at a great distance

See the six butterfly species discovered in the Eastern Himalayas with golden, silver, and blue 'scales'

The study praises Indigenous communities for their critical conservation of the newly discovered butterfly species.
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A woman sits on a bench outdoors with a laptop in front of her, taking a video call for work

After 4-day workweek success, this company is letting employees work whenever and wherever they want

Lumen SEO is now offering even more flexibility, especially for childcare, weather, and menstrual health.
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A red cottage on a scissor lift

More than a cozy cottage, this lifted home was designed to adapt to climate change

It can be lifted during extreme weather events and then brought back down in safety.
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A close-up of a woman's torso, where she carries a white H&M bag on her arm and holds a phone in her hand

In Europe, lawmakers are cracking down on fast fashion through taxation. Will it work?

The European Commission has proposed a processing fee of €2 for each fast fashion shipment to the E.U.
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Hands of multiple people laid down in the middle a circle

New research finds why friendship — and helping one another — is vital to survival

Friendships aren’t just about keeping score. New psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey. On the right, Jon Bon Jovi in a black leather jacket

Furloughed federal workers eat for free at Bon Jovi's 'pay it forward' restaurant

Three locations of JBJ Soul Kitchen have free, three-course meals hot and ready for people impacted by the government shutdown.
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A boy places a trinket on an ofrenda filled with photos of pets and orange flowers

At this public 'pet ofrenda,' people come to honor their departed furry friends for Día de los Muertos

People can even print photos of their deceased pets on-site to add to the display.
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A screenshot from the mobile game Farmville 3, with a gaggle of animated humans and farm animals cuddling on a farm.

Remember FarmVille? In the newest version, you can plant trees and save endangered species as you play

Players can also unlock rare animals like the Tibetan Sand Fox and Alligator Snapping Turtle — while saving wildlife in real life.
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A photo collage of seaside mountains and cliffs, a man standing in front of a podium, a sea turtle up-close, a person raking forest leaves, and an upcycled skyscraper

Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

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