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Adoption
Arkansas Teacher Adopts Foster Student Who Burst Into Her Classroom Singing
Lexi McClelland met Mary as a second grader. Now this Arkansas teacher adopts foster student stories like theirs are inspiring families across the US.
Inspirational
Texas 10-Year-Old Saves Chore Money for a 3D Printer – Now He’s Running His Own Business
Ernesto Gael Hernandez saved his chore money for a printer. His 10-year-old 3D printing business in Brownsville has already made $1,500 in profit.
Heartwarming Gestures
Sister Donates Kidney to Brother on His 49th Birthday: ‘How Can I Ever Repay That?’
Kim Rowe was a rare match for her brother Troy. Their sister donates kidney to brother surgery was scheduled for his 49th birthday in New York.
Environment
14 Good News Stories From Around The World In May Not Enough People Are Talking About
A roundup of uplifting global stories, including conservation breakthroughs, medical advances, community wins, and one unforgettable survival story.
Businesses Doing Good
Seaweed Coffee Cup Could Cut Microplastics From Billions of Daily Drinks
A plastic-free coffee cup made with a seaweed lining could cut tens of thousands of microplastics from daily drinks, with €4m of EU funding now scaling it up.
Neighborhood Heroes
Nurse Graduate Saves Chef’s Life at Her Own Graduation Dinner
A nurse saves a chef's life with CPR at her own graduation dinner in Philadelphia, just hours after receiving her doctorate in nurse anesthesia at Cedar Crest.
Environment
Electric Vehicles Are Already Making the Air Cleaner, Study Finds
Electric vehicles are making the air cleaner in California, a new Lancet study finds, with nitrogen dioxide pollution dropping as EV numbers rise on roads.
Neighborhood Heroes
Utah Kids Cleaning Up Parks Start Club to ‘Help the World’
Two 10-year-old boys in Springville, Utah have kids cleaning up parks every week through a club they started themselves – and the city council is taking notice.