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Harley-Davidson Founder’s Home Saved from Demolition by Devoted Bikers and Their Favorite Company
The ancestral home of the co-founder of Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been saved from demolition after it…
She’s a Dopamine Dresser: ‘Get Happier and More Productive With Color, Yellow is a Big Mood Booster’
An artist says she’s a “dopamine dresser” and picks her bold-colored outfits to ward off feeling…
Being Kind–and Believing Others are Kind–Makes you Happier Than Wealth: Happiness Report Ranks 150 Countries
Believing that a wallet will be returned if dropped in public is one of the most…
Mother’s Only Son was Killed in Robbery–But She Gained Another by Helping Rehabilitate One of the Convicted Boys
The easy choice was revenge. Tina Crawford lost her only son Ira Hopkins in 2014 when…
One-Armed Player Has Made History in Women’s College Basketball – And She’s Become a Role Model for Others
With so many great plays in March Madness this week, check out the shot that carried…
Five Ways to Move Beyond the Self-Doubt Monster and Pursue Your Passion
I don’t know the first thing about NFL football, but I have no trouble relating to…
Your Weekly Horoscope from ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
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T-Shirt That Monitors Vital Signs After Surgery Lets Patients Leave Hospital Sooner
A sensory t-shirt that monitors a patient’s vital signs after cancer surgery could help them leave…
Fun and Strange Customs People Follow in Celebration of the Vernal Equinox This Week
As the vernal equinox heralds the first day of spring, all across the world, unique phenomena…
Four-Year-old is Ecstatic to Receive Reply to His Message in a Bottle–and Wonders if He has to Send Another Bottle Back
A four-year-old boy is now pen pals with a woman 4,000 miles away after she replied…
73% Reduction in Suicides on Golden Gate Bridge Since Installing Safety Nets
Installing safety nets on the Golden Gate Bridge has led to a 73% reduction in suicides,…
Harvard Tuition is Now Free for Families Earning Under $200k–Includes Housing and Books for Those Below $100k
A free ride for Harvard College including housing will now be available for students from families…
India’s Health Insurance Treats 6.8 Million of the Country’s Poorest for Cancer in Just 7 Years
India’s Health Minister just reported that a national insurance program has treated an astonishing 6.8 million…
‘Flipping for Joy’ NASA Astronauts Welcomed Home by Pod of Dolphins After Splash Down Near Florida (Video Fixed)
NASA announced on X yesterday that an additional, and unexpected welcoming party arrived to greet returning…
The Old Man and the Stork: An Unlikely Friendship That Captivated a Nation
Now from Turkiye comes the story of an annual spring reunion that has captivated the hearts…
Rare Sighting of Four Snow Leopards Together Sparks Frenzy of Excitement – (WATCH)
In the remote mountains of northern Pakistan, four majestic snow leopards have been recorded recently moving…
After 50 Years of Searching for Exoplanets, We Found Our Smallest Cosmic Neighbors Orbiting Local Star
Astronomers have identified 4 exoplanets orbiting the nearest single star to Earth, an effort that had…
Millions Praise Crossing Guard Who Waltzed with Sad Girl Whose Mom Arrived Late to School
Millions of his Chinese countrymen have taken to social media to applaud the moment this kindergarten…
This Undersea Tunnel Marvel is Set to Break 5 Records and Shave Hours Off Travel Times in Europe
Betwixt the shores of Germany and Denmark, a massive road and rail tunnel is being built…
Strangers Make Boy’s Birthday Extra Special with Sing-Along Party in Heartwarming Video (WATCH)
A young boy was celebrating his 8th Birthday in the park, and was ready to blow…
9-Year-old Make-A-Wish Survivor Chosen to Design Ritzy Restaurant Sandwich for Fundraiser –Due to His ‘Expensive Taste’
A 9-year-old transplant survivor recently had the opportunity of a lifetime to help craft a menu…
Boy Saves His Friend from Choking at School: ‘I just did my thing, which was a Heimlich’
In surveillance video from a North Carolina school, a 9-year-old boy stepped in to save his…
Earth’s Tiniest Wildcat Is Captured on Camera for First Time – the Rusty-Spotted Cat of India
One of the world’s most secretive and tiny wildcat species has recently been photographed for the…
Man Lives for 100 Days with Artificial Titanium Heart in Successful New Trial
In Australia, a man was kept alive for 100 days on an artificial heart made of…
3-year-old is Hero for Braving the Dark to Help Great-Grandma After Bloody Fall: ‘Yay, I did it!’
From Colorado comes the story of a little boy conquering his fear of the dark to…
GNN’s Award-Winning Short Film ‘Water Ways’ Shines Light on Bottling Company’s Sustainability Success
At Good News Network, we believe in celebrating stories that inspire action, and our latest project…
SpaceX Capsule Arrives to Finally Relieve Stranded Crew on ISS Space Station
The pair of astronauts stranded aboard the International Space System will finally be coming home after…
Strange Wood Found on Beach by Fisherman Turns Out to Be Polynesian Canoe of Great Significance
On New Zealand’s Chatham Islands, the complete remains of a wooden boat used by the islands’…
Merely Watching Scenes of Nature Can Reduce Pain, Says New Study
A new neuroimaging report says merely looking at nature can help ease how people experience pain…
8-Year-old Boy Who Taught Himself to Paint was Invited to Hold an Exhibition–And Counted His First Sales
An eight-year-old artist was invited to present his watercolors in a local exhibition—where he has now…
New Method Can Recycle All Parts of a Modern Solar Cell with Water: ‘We Can Recycle Everything’
Solar is one of the best solutions to the growing demand for renewable green energy. However,…
‘Hero’ Delivery Driver Saves Woman’s Life After A ‘Feeling’ Made him go Back to Her Window to Look Again
A British grocery store delivery driver saved a woman’s life after she didn’t answer the door…
Natural Compound in Grapes and Berries May Aid in Fertility, Resveratrol Study Shows
New research indicates that a natural compound found in the skin of grapes, blueberries and raspberries…
Lowe’s Invests $9M to Address Skilled Trades Shortage as Wages Rise Amid Worker Shortage
$9 million in grants from Lowe’s is going to support 15 nonprofits dedicated to training the…
Gen Z Stonemason Restores Iconic European Landmarks Damaged in WWII –And Shares Amazing Videos (WATCH)
Meet the Gen Z stonemason who restores historical landmarks in Europe damaged during World War II.…
Number of Monarch Butterflies Wintering in Mexico is Way Up–Doubling the Forest Acreage of Last Year
The number of monarch butterflies overwintering this year in Mexico has nearly doubled, according to the…
Your Weekly Horoscope from ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
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‘Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Returns to New Orleans After 20 Years Being Closed By Hurricane Katrina
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, another rebuilding effort is underway in New Orleans. The Big Brothers…
Over-the-Counter Ibuprofen Can Speed Up Recovery From Concussion By 20%, Shows Study
Over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen speed up the recovery from concussion, according to a new study.…
Mesmerizing Ocean Currents From NASA Being Compared to Van Gogh Art – LOOK
A mesmerizing new visualization of ocean currents has been compared to the paintings of Van Gogh.…
Little Boy Calls 911 After Mom Ate His Ice Cream: ‘Mommy Is Being Bad’–But Cops Solve the Case
There’s an old saying about something being as easy as taking candy from a baby. Well…
Record-Breaking Migration of Orange-Bellied Parrot Will be Flying High After Years of Conservation Work Pays Off
With the news headlines around the COP events full of general doom and gloom about species…
Swiss Man Reunited with Beloved Dogs After Polish Police Foil Kidnapping Plot
A Swiss man has his lucky stars and the Polish police to thank after they managed…
Boy Who Offered Tombstone Cleaning Services Wins National Attention, Decides to Donate Profit to Charity
A boy in England who came up with a simple business washing tombstones has been flooded…
A Total Lunar Eclipse Will Pass Over North America Tonight, Here’s What to Know About This ‘Blood Moon’
The full moon in March will appear orange-red in the early morning sky as a result…
Breathtaking Lake Salda Is the Only Place on Earth That’s Like a Mars Crater, Scientists Say
In southwest Turkey, about 2 hours by car from Antalya, a mirror of turquoise water shimmers…
A Circular Wooden ‘Stonehenge’ Discovered in Denmark Is 4,000 Years Old
In Denmark, the remnants of a ritual circle henge of wooden posts has archaeologists very excited.…
Scientists Discover New Part of the Immune System
Most adults, especially considering what happened 5 years ago, now understand at least a little of…
Mysterious Tunnels Sketched by Da Vinci Confirmed After 500 Years to be Hidden Under a Castle
A long-rumored network of secret tunnels associated with the Renaissance legend Leonardo da Vinci has been…
Bus Driver Saves the Day After Seeing a Boy Crying When He Forgot PJs On Pajama Day
A bus driver in Kentucky went far above and beyond the call of duty when he…
Recovery of Endangered Marsupials is Utterly ‘Extraordinary’– Population Up 45% Since Australian Bushfires
On the heights of a mountain range just 30 miles west of Sydney’s Central Business District,…
Epigenetic Science Reveals Potential Method for Stopping Malaria’s Resistance to Medications
The science of epigenetics, or the adaptive changes to DNA in response to life stressors, may…
World’s Biggest Underground Thermal Lake Discovered in Albania
The little country of Albania was recently discovered to be harboring a giant secret: the largest…
New Deepfake Detector Inspects Pixels to Uncover Falsehoods on Your Phone Within 6 Seconds
A Chinese smartphone manufacturer is preparing to debut a new deepfake detection software, which it says…
Citrus Fruit Consumption Helps Protect Against Depression via Gut Microbiome: Study
A new study has identified several corresponding lines of evidence which all point like a divining…
Stunning Flower Fields in California Have Been Enchanting Tourists and Locals For Decades
Along I-5 in Southern California, a beautiful bed of blooms stretches 55 acres across the landscape…
Double Lung Transplant Recipient Helps Students Make Comfort Blankets for Organ Donor Families
A special education teacher who received a double-lung donation recently led her class in making comfort…
Lucky Find in Perth Returns Beloved War Medals to New Zealand Family
A New Zealand military chaplain recently recovered a fallen airman’s war medals and reunited them with…
Four Best Friends All Move to Houses On the Same Street: ‘These Girls are my Sisters
Four women in their 40s who’ve been best friends for 17 years have all moved to…
Ingredient Found in All Mushrooms Can Reprogram Immune Cells to Fight Deadly Flu Infections
A component found in all fungi may provide a shield that prevents flu-related lung damage, according…
42-Year-old Woman With Black Belt Sends Would-Be Robber Packing–Wearing Her New Heels
A woman with training in martial arts jumped into action sending a would-be robber scampering from…
Serious Knee Injury Repairs ‘Significantly’ Improved With Cartilage Grown From Nasal Septum Cells
Engineered cartilage from nasal septum cells is helping treat complex knee damage, according to researchers in…
10-Year-old Paramedic Teaches Adults Lifesaving Skills and CPR as ‘The Mini Medic’
Meet the 10-year-old paramedic who teaches adults life-saving procedures as an in-demand mini-medic. Jack Dawson was…
New Obesity Gene Identified Causes Dogs to Want More Food–And it’s Also in Humans Prone to Over-Eating
Obesity genes that cause dogs—and people—to pile on the pounds have been identified. Researchers studying Labrador…
First Ever HD Footage From the Moon Shows Incredible Lunar Landing of Blue Ghost Spacecraft (WATCH)
In 1969 NASA live-streamed a moon landing on television by mounting a robust TV camera on…
Your Weekly Horoscope from ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
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Private Financing for Nature Surges to Over $102 Billion
Recent UN summits on climate and biodiversity have both ended in what were seen as major…
Sight Restored to People Blinded in Eye Accidents Using New Stem Cell Treatment
People who suffered blinding eye injuries have had their sight restored using a new form of…
Steve Carell Tells Students Affected by Wildfires That Prom Tickets Are Paid for
In a recorded video, A-list actor Steve Carell dropped in on several high schools around Los…
Oldest-Known Asteroid Crater is Discovered in the Outback–Made More Than 3 Billion Years Ago
Unique geologic formations found in Western Australia have led a team of researchers to conclude that…
Burger King Workers Show up at Beloved Regular’s Funeral with Chair Engraved in His Honor
While some might consider Burger King royalty only among big corporate fast food chains, the staff…
Lottery Winner Pledges Part of $328 Million Prize to Nonprofits, Winning Ticket Seller Does the Same
After an Oregon man won the state’s third-highest Powerball lottery prize ever, he has decided to…
Given $100 to Swap Airline Seats, Dad Tells His Kids ‘Being Nice to Others’ Can Lead to Something Good
A senior citizen who suffers from claustrophobia offered a man in the aisle seat on a…
Ageless Ace LeBron James Becomes First to Score 50,000 Points in NBA Regular Season and Playoffs
LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score a combined 50,000 points…
This Mexican Priest Performed as a Wrestler to Pay for Orphanage that Nurtured Thousands
If the headline to this story sounds oddly like the plot of the movie Nacho Libre starring Jack…
Drone Captures First-Ever Evidence of Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Explore, Forage, and Play
Drone footage has revealed that the narwhal actively wields its long tusk for hunting and play…
The Last Contested Border in Central Asia Celebrates Peace After Years-Long Conflic
Two of the Central Asian ‘Stans’ have agreed to shift their borders after decades of violent…
Young Craftsman Consults Ancient Literature and Resurrects This ‘Extinct’ Musical Instrument – (LISTEN)
From India comes the incredible story of a young man who reconstructed an ‘extinct’ musical instrument…
With 10x the Canopy of a Sequoia This World-Record Tree Can Be Mistaken for an Entire Forest
North America is graced with the presence of the oldest single tree, the oldest tree colony,…
New Yorkers Will Love This New 7.5 Mile Trail Along the Hudson River Highlands Inspired by Landscape Painters
The Hudson River Valley and nearby upland is dotted with popular hiking spots, but poor access…
Vibrations Can Stimulate Bone Growth: Study Paves the Way for Developing New Therapies
A vibrational therapy could be used to replicate a strengthening activity like weightlifting in patients whose…
Pothole Prank: Man Erects Fake Legs in the Road and the Neglected Hole Was Promptly Filled Within 4 Days
After 8 months of swerving to avoid an axle-breaker pothole in the road through an English…
Scientists Harness Phantom Limb to Allow an Amputee to Feel Hot and Cold in New Prosthetic
Phantom limb is one of those enduring medical mysteries: that someone could feel sensations in a…
Degraded Lands Transformed into Productive Farms: With Science, We Can Create Wonders
In a degraded and semi-arid farming area in India, simple science-driven changes to the landscape have…
This Year Is the 250th Anniversary of the First Battle of the American Revolution, But it Ended in a Standoff
Without any shots to hear around the world, a little-known and heated standoff marked the opening…
Galápagos Rail Rediscovered After 190 Years Following Island Restoration
Despite being arguably the most famous island chain in the world in terms of biodiversity, the…
Verizon Erased $10 Million of Consumer Debt for 6,500 North Carolina Residents in Path of Hurricane Helene
Verizon teamed up with ForgiveCo to eliminate $10 million in consumer debt for 6,500 Western North…
Cat Goes on Parachute-Skiing Adventures – Sporting its Very Own Tiny Helmet (Video)
A daredevil cat soared through the skies on a parachute-skiing adventure, sporting his very own tiny…
Welcoming Mental Health Patients Back Into the World Is a Big Part of the Cure – Clubhouse Movement Gets a Boost
(Research and writing contributed by Robby Berman) A huge donation from MacKenzie Scott is uplifting a…
Heart Transplant Girl Misses Father-Daughter Dance Until Hospital Came to the Rescue (Watch)
A ten-year-old girl waiting for a heart transplant missed out on her school’s father-daughter dance—so the…
Abandoned Puppy Found With Severe Skin Condition Makes Remarkable Recovery
A 14-week-old puppy found abandoned with a severe skin condition that left her bald has made…
Humpback Whales Are Singing More: Number of Songs Has Doubled as Food Sources Became More Abundant
Eavesdropping on whale songs over the last six years is providing new information vital to answering…
Party-Loving Senior Celebrates 105th Birthday with a DJ and a Rave (LOOK)
A sprightly senior who says she loves to “dance and party” told her care-givers that she…
Your Weekly Horoscope from ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My…
All 50 States Have Now Introduced Right to Repair Legislation
Legislation under the moniker “right to repair” has now been introduced in all 50 states, marking…
Sidelined for Gambling Problem, Soccer Star Spends Probation Helping Team’s Fans Kick Theirs
An Italian soccer star suspended for ten months after violating sports betting regulations spent that time…
‘Superpod’ of More Than 2,000 Dolphins Frolic off California Coast – (WATCH)
A popular whale watching service recently spotted a superpod of perhaps more than 2,000 dolphins in…
Country of 2 Million is the World Leader in Beekeeping and Protecting Pollinators
Slovenia is home to the highest per capita number of beekeepers in Europe. Out of a…
Maine Nonprofit Cancels $1.9 Million in Medical Debt for 1,500 People
A pair of nonprofits have teamed up to help zero out medical debt balances for over…
Bison Return to Manitoba First Nation Lands for First Time in 100 Years – (WATCH)
In December of last year, when snow covered the ground and a man’s breath turned to…
Archaeologists Discover First Pharaoh’s Tomb in Egypt in More Than a Century
King Tutankhamon is famous for many things, but what most know about the discovery of his…
Family-Owned Vermont Ski Resort Offers the Common Man 1,200 Acres of Powder for $100
In Vermont, a family-owned skiing business is rising to prominence as a backcountry and downhill paradise…
Man Saves Boatloads Of ‘Stunned’ Animals After He Spotted Shadows in the Waves
From Corpus Christi comes the story of a commercial mariner who developed a passion for saving…
Fortress Discovered by LiDAR Turns Out to be Lost Zapotec Center with Temples and Ball Courts
A recent LiDAR survey in southern Mexico has revealed that a known site of pre-Colombian fortifications…
Emotional Officials Watch 17 Endangered Mountain Bongos Arrive in Kenya for Reintroduction
The struggle to keep one of the world’s largest and rarest antelope species alive has taken…
Colorado Woman Donates Kidney to Save Pennsylvania Man 35 Years After They Went to Prom Together
Despite holding the presidency of the student council and being voted most likely to succeed, 16-year-old…
‘Like a Ninja,’ Karate Teacher Swoops Down on Purse Snatcher and Foils Robbery with a Kick
Martial arts teachers are quick to teach their students that what they learn in class is…
New DNA Evidence Frees Innocent Man After 30 Years in Prison for Murder
Imprisoned in a “miscarriage of justice,” a Hawaii man has been released from prison after DNA…
Netherlands to Return its Share of Nigeria’s Looted Treasures: 120 Statues Set for Repatriation
A museum in the Netherlands has announced it will return 119 bronze artifacts looted from the…
Pierced by Cupid’s Sedan, Woman Forgives and Marries Motorist Who Accidentally Ran Her Over
Can you remember the day, perhaps the moment, you met the person who would become your…
Mice Discovered Giving ‘First Aid’ to Unconscious Mates in Surprising Display of Empathy
When presented with an unresponsive acquaintance, a mouse may attempt to revive them by pawing and…
Gray Slums of Brazil Turn Green with Rooftop Garden Project in Full Bloom
From the rooftop of a Rio de Janeiro slum, amid sheet after sheet of corrugated iron,…
New Tuna Packaging Seen to Reduce Mercury Levels by 35%, Though it May Not Be Necessary
Reprinted from permission from World at Large A breakthrough in packaged tuna preparation has been found…
This Apex Predator Was ‘King of the Ancient Egyptian Forest’ Then Mysteriously Went Extinct
From the sands of Egypt’s Western Desert, a nearly complete skull of a prehistoric apex predator…
The UK’s Cutest Bus Stop Has Been Decorated By Locals With Quirky Themes For 20 Years (Pics)
A bus stop in Fowey, England, has been getting artistic makeovers from creative locals for two…
Sea Turtles Swarm the Beaches in India for Annual Mass Nesting (WATCH)
Thousands of sea turtles have taken over a beach as part of the annual mass nesting…
Teen Mentorship Program Brings Its Bottom Line Success to Detroit–With $15M in Assistance From MacKenzie Scott
The dreams of going to college for so many American teens may seem like long-shots, but…
23-Year-old Finds Huge Dinosaur Footprint Dating Back 127 Million Years on UK Beach After Rain
A huge dinosaur footprint dating back 127 million years has been found on a UK beach…
New Upside Down House Opens – Take Fabulous Photos And Walk on the Ceiling (LOOK)
A quirky tourist attraction has popped up in another seaside town that lets visitors tour a…
