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Emily Hester Beats Triple-Positive Breast Cancer with CARTI
Health & WellnessApr 30

Emily Hester Beats Triple-Positive Breast Cancer with CARTI

A breast cancer survivor is sharing her healing journey to give others hope. Emily Hester recently appeared on KARK 4 News to talk about her successful treatment for triple-positive breast cancer at CARTI.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
South Africa's News Creators Fill Gap Left by Legacy Media
InnovationJun 4

South Africa's News Creators Fill Gap Left by Legacy Media

One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Positive News Launches Video Podcast on Purpose-Driven Leaders
VideosJan 28

Positive News Launches Video Podcast on Purpose-Driven Leaders

A small journalism team turned a simple idea into The Purpose Pioneers, a podcast featuring honest conversations with founders who are putting purpose into practice. The series proves that giving people permission to be vulnerable creates the most powerful stories.

Positive News2 min read
Philly News Station Pays Groceries on Kindness Day
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Philly News Station Pays Groceries on Kindness Day

A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Political Scientist Shares How to Cut Through News Noise
SolutionsMay 22

Political Scientist Shares How to Cut Through News Noise

Political scientist Ian Bremmer, who advises world leaders, reveals his strategies for staying informed without getting overwhelmed. In a new TED conversation, he offers practical tips anyone can use to think more clearly about the news.

TED2 min read
Student Wins Scholarship for Broadcasting Good News Stories
Acts of KindnessMar 29

Student Wins Scholarship for Broadcasting Good News Stories

Anna Ince, a Lindenwood University sophomore, just won a competitive scholarship from the Missouri Broadcasters Association for her passion for highlighting positivity through radio. She's using her platform to give voices to people who don't always get heard.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Positive Climate Messages Boost Action by 25%
SolutionsFeb 7

Positive Climate Messages Boost Action by 25%

New research reveals that framing environmental actions positively—like "eat more plants" instead of "eat less meat"—makes people significantly more likely to act and feel happier about it. The simple messaging shift could transform how we talk about climate solutions.

Mongabay2 min read
News Station Turns Weather Forecasts Into Charity Donations
Acts of KindnessJul 2

News Station Turns Weather Forecasts Into Charity Donations

A South Carolina news station is putting money behind every weather forecast they get right. For each accurate prediction, $50 goes directly to local charities.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Australia Extends Deaf-Led News Service for Another Year
Acts of KindnessJun 19

Australia Extends Deaf-Led News Service for Another Year

Australia's only daily news service delivered in Auslan by Deaf journalists just secured another year of funding after community advocacy saved it from closure. The program has already reached more than 300,000 Australians since launching in 2024.

ABC Australia2 min read
Iowa Anchor Quits On-Air, Calls for 'More Than Sanitized News
Community HeroesJun 22

Iowa Anchor Quits On-Air, Calls for 'More Than Sanitized News

Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan made an emotional exit from KWQC TV6 on Friday, urging the industry to prioritize facts over comfortable coverage. His tearful plea for transparency struck a chord with viewers tired of superficial reporting.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Fashion Brand Reformation Sets Climate Positive Goal
SolutionsApr 10

Fashion Brand Reformation Sets Climate Positive Goal

Sustainable fashion company Reformation announced an ambitious "climate positive" goal in 2019, aiming to give back more to the planet than it takes. The move came after landmark climate reports pushed the company to rethink its entire environmental strategy.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Atlanta Seniors Defy Aging with Yoga and Positive Attitudes
Health & WellnessMar 27

Atlanta Seniors Defy Aging with Yoga and Positive Attitudes

A new study of 11,000 seniors found that 45% improved their mental and physical health over a decade, with positive attitudes being the key factor. Atlanta's free Primetime Seniors program shows how staying active and optimistic keeps participants thriving in their 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Google News - Health3 min read
Positive Attitude About Aging Adds 7.5 Years to Life
Health & WellnessJan 24

Positive Attitude About Aging Adds 7.5 Years to Life

Scientists have discovered that how you feel about getting older can actually change how long you live. People with positive attitudes about aging live an average of 7.5 years longer than those with negative views.

BBC Future2 min read
Australia Launches First-Ever Fake News Debunking Hub
SolutionsJul 9

Australia Launches First-Ever Fake News Debunking Hub

Swimming Australia just created a groundbreaking website to protect athletes from AI-generated fake news that's been causing them real distress. The "flickbait" resource will publicly debunk false stories targeting swimmers with a simple red X.

ABC Australia2 min read
Wisconsin Cousins Reunite in Florida After TV News Spot
Acts of KindnessFeb 25

Wisconsin Cousins Reunite in Florida After TV News Spot

Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.

Google: reunion family2 min read
News Anchor Shares 3 Tips to Sound More Confident
SolutionsJan 26

News Anchor Shares 3 Tips to Sound More Confident

A TV news anchor reveals the simple speaking techniques that help him stay calm and authoritative on camera, even during breaking news chaos. His advice works for anyone facing a big presentation or public speaking moment.

Upworthy2 min read
Fox News Viewers Paid to Watch CNN Changed Their Minds
Global NewsApr 28

Fox News Viewers Paid to Watch CNN Changed Their Minds

When researchers paid Fox News fans to watch CNN for a month, something surprising happened: their political views actually shifted. The study offers hope that America's echo chambers aren't as permanent as we thought.

Upworthy2 min read
Researchers Build Support Networks to Beat News Burnout
Acts of KindnessApr 1

Researchers Build Support Networks to Beat News Burnout

Scientists struggling to focus amid global crises are finding relief through community support and constructive action. Mental health experts say these strategies help researchers cope with news overwhelm while maintaining their work.

Nature News3 min read
Philly News Team Spreads Random Acts of Kindness
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Philly News Team Spreads Random Acts of Kindness

A Philadelphia news station turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising grocery shoppers, thanking medical workers, and treating first responders. Reporter Katherine Scott led the heartwarming initiative across multiple locations on February 17th.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Memory Training Cuts Stress by Rewiring Positive Recall
Health & WellnessJan 21

Memory Training Cuts Stress by Rewiring Positive Recall

Japanese researchers discovered a simple memory exercise that lowers stress hormones and rewires the brain to recall positive moments more easily. The training worked by strengthening neural pathways between emotional memory centers, offering new hope for people struggling with anxiety and depression.

Medical Xpress2 min read

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