TED 2026 - Good News & Inspiration

Good Good Good’s live coverage of TED's annual flagship conference in Vancouver, BC — and spinoff conferences including TED Countdown and TED Next

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TED's Audacious Project gives $1B to nonprofits working to solve 'humanity's biggest problems'

From cleaning up ocean plastic to preventing homelessness, the new cohort of fellows receives funding necessary to execute their world-changing work.

$11 billion in unopened medicine goes to waste every year. This nonprofit is getting them to people who need them most

At TEDNext, Kiah Williams showcased how her nonprofit Sirum repurposes unused prescriptions to expand affordable healthcare access and push for price transparency nationwide.

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CEO invites the world to invest in refugees: 'Humanity flourishes when people have the tools to succeed'

For the last decade, Inkomoko CEO Julienne Oyler has recognized a truth that has often gone overlooked: refugees are resilient, resourceful, and indispensable as business owners.

J. Kevin Stitt, a white man with brown gray hair addresses a room of people in front of a dark red background.

Republican governor addresses SNAP cuts, directs people to 900+ resources: 'How do we help the most vulnerable in our state?'

At TEDNext, Governors Stitt and Meyer discussed bipartisanship and Stitt’s “Be a Neighbor” aid network.

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TED announces new leadership: Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, is taking over

The education visionary has been named the organization’s first “Vision Steward.”

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TED's Audacious Project raises millions from donors to boost safe abortion and prevent 22.6M unintended pregnancies

This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

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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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AI is helping doctors repurpose old drugs for new cures: 'The solution is in your neighborhood pharmacy'

Doctor David Fajgenbaum almost died due to an incurable disease. In his recovery, he is working to use all FDA-approved drugs to treat any disease they possibly can.

Jason Boyd — Poo Bear — holds a microphone to his mouth, singing, while an accompanist operates a laptop

Justin Bieber's producer, Poo Bear, has a live songwriting battle with AI: 'We're always going to need humans'

Jason Boyd — or Poo Bear — has written hits for Justin Bieber, Usher, and Sam Smith. Now, he’s figuring out the future of music.

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In Conversation With the Former First Lady of Chile, Irina Karamanos Adrian

In an exclusive interview, the former First Lady discusses the impact of dissolving the institutional position, challenges gender stereotypes, and advocating for a more nuanced political discourse.

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Unplanned Pregnancies Decreased by 25% in Delaware, Thanks to Equitable Contraceptive Care

Nonprofit Upstream USA is making it easier for patients to access contraceptive care in primary care settings.

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Luxury resort saves over 600 injured sea turtles and helps hatch 120,000 more

The Brando luxury resort demonstrates that science-driven, sustainable tourism can successfully restore marine ecosystems and protect endangered sea turtles.