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Tired Of Bad News? Here Are 50 Good Things That Happened Recently And Deserve More Spotlight
Interview With Artist
Unless you're actively seeking out wholesome content, the media will force-feed you negative headlines and fearsome stories, making it easy to forget that good things are happening all around us.
Luckily, Amii James, an illustrator and webcomic creator from Plymouth, United Kingdom, has made it her mission to highlight these often-overlooked moments.
From random acts of kindness to small personal victories and promising scientific breakthroughs, she brings to life all sorts of hopeful and inspiring examples, reminding us there are still plenty of reasons to smile.
Longtime Bored Panda readers might remember that we covered Amii’s work a few years ago, but she has continued the ‘Good News’ series, so it’s about time for an update.
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Once again, we got in touch with Amii and she was kind enough to have a little chat with us. "Finding positive news stories isn't as hard as you'd imagine, they're only a few clicks away!" the artist told Bored Panda.
"When I'm actively searching for stories, Positive News and Good News Network are great places to start. If I'm lucky, I'll also catch some good news on the radio in the car. I write them all down, and then search for multiple other sources on each story, to verify and learn more before spreading it further."
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
All right! Why hasn't the US deported them to the UK for prosecution?
Also, working on her series, Amii has noticed something quite delightful.
"I've learned over the years that when you spend some time searching for positive news, your algorithm can start pushing it your way."
"For example, when I open the Google app on my phone, some news articles come up below the search bar. I've found that over time, these articles have started to only show me positive stories! This regularly gives me a nice unexpected dose of positivity," she explained.
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With the regular flow of positivity secured, Amii now has the luxury to choose what she features on the project.
"I aim for variety when choosing news stories, but of course there will naturally be some personal bias toward stories that stand out to me the most. I'm especially partial to social justice wins, animals recovering from extinction or endangerment, and initiatives to help those in need," she said.
"I love finding stories that remind myself and others that there are change-makers all over the planet striving to make a difference in their area of expertise."
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Mel in Georgia 2 months ago
I love saying their name - axolotl! Do not recommend having them as pets, unless you are meticulous about their environment.
This doesn't mean that she avoids heavier headlines. "I think staying informed on negative news is a double-edged sword," Amii said. "Keeping up to date with every terrible thing happening around the world is more than the human body is designed to handle, and can certainly take a toll on your mental health."
"On the other hand, burying your head in the sand because something 'doesn't affect you' can be harmful and a poor use of your privilege, which is why I choose to stay well informed on global news."
The beauty of this project is that it allows her to stay level-headed, and it's precisely why she loves creating the series. "Keeping up to date with world news can give you a misconception that everything is bad and we're heading in the wrong direction. The positive news stories are crucial to restore that balance and remind myself and my viewers that there is so much good happening behind the scenes," Amii added.
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Auntriarch 2 months ago (edited)
Doofnuts, I can confirm that greyhounds do indeed love to run, and if that was all there was to it, I wouldn't have a problem. But the purpose of greyhound racing is basically betting, and once large sums of money are involved, abüse is almost inevitable. Injury is commonplace, purging before a race is illegal but happens and ruins their health long term but that doesn't matter to the business because they are generally retired by 4 years old. Retirement sounds cute but it more often involves euthanasia (for the lucky ones), being sold to other countries with even less welfare legal protection, it goes on. But if you get the chance to adopt a retired greyhound, go for it, they are calm, gentle, affectionate, low maintenance, and they don't have oily coats so they don't smell (except faintly of popcorn, I have no idea why)
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
It's amazing how some governments learn about science and actually use it - go Finland!
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Yrral Spavit 2 months ago
IIRC there were studies where productivity and general employee well being went up where this was done.
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Auntriarch 2 months ago (edited)
Good news? So I know sooner that I'm going to die by inches? So that I can take drügs which may slow it by 4-6 months? I'm going to go and stick my head back in the sand, call me if anyone comes up with a cure, or something to at least halt it.
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Imagine a country that cares about its own people. That is fantastic!
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Oooh, good on Australia - a country that believes that plastics (as in plastic straws) are a BAD thing!
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Lukas (he/him, it/its) 2 months ago
My grandma actually is the Director of California State Nutrition Services. We aren't close, sadly (living so far away, I never got to know her) but this is really cool!
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Jrog 2 months ago
EU already passed regulations preventing export of waste to foreign countries. The ban is being rolled out since 2023 and will be in full force by next year. Export is allowed only on strict conditions where the receiving country can prove they have established sustainable disposal pipelines.
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Primark - hats off to you! I worked with people with disabilities my entire life and this has been very much needed.
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Mel in Georgia 2 months ago
Zoos raise awareness and interest in animals, but should make every effort to provide for their well-being! I applaud this!
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cecilia kilian 2 months ago
There is a commenter here who probably rarely changes their socks...
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
OK, now I am genuinely confused. If the US Supreme Court did this, does that mean they believe in climate change? Will they now suffer the consequences of not going with the country's leader's stance on this?
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
This will never happen in the US under the current Administration. Go UK!
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
UK - a country that is looking out for low income workers - you are marvellous for doing this! You must care about your people!
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
But I am just not going to drive up there to do this, seeing as they are taking away all those parking spaces . . . . .
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Erla Zwingle 2 months ago
I don't understand anything about this. Solar-powered post boxes? Increasing number of second-hand clothing sales? What are they talking about?
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Now it makes more sense that they are taking away all those parking spaces and replacing them with trees.
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Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero" 2 months ago
And in the United States of America, our current administration is pushing for "Christian Theology, 2020 Stolen Election, and Turning Point of America" education classes in public schools.
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
Wait! I just saw a world leader at the UN the other day who said that climate change was a hoax! What is going on here?
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Johnnynatfan 2 months ago
How would AI know? Im guessing they are looking for people swerving?
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Multa Nocte 2 months ago
I am falling in love with the countries noted here. Even though there is so much ugliness in some parts of the world right now, there ARE some places and people doing what's right to take care of ALL of us. I love you guys! ❤️
Multa Nocte 2 months ago
I am falling in love with the countries noted here. Even though there is so much ugliness in some parts of the world right now, there ARE some places and people doing what's right to take care of ALL of us. I love you guys! ❤️
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