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During New Year’s Eve, the number one wish that went around my friend group was, “Hope 2026 is better!” Well, we’re a couple of months in and without unnecessary dramatization, the best I can say is I don’t know about that yet.

However, the media likes to paint a worse picture than reality, so to balance out your feed, we put together a list of good news from all over the world, courtesy of the Instagram account ‘Winning Mindset.’ Whether it’s environmental initiatives fighting pollution or medical breakthroughs saving lives, these stories remind us that maybe we shouldn’t give up on humanity just yet.

#1

Group of people distributing unsold food from supermarkets in France, highlighting good news about positive change and community support.

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alegra
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6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks France! As a German I wish my country will follow soon.

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    Malawi chief helping end child marriages, empowering girls to return to school and fight for their rights amid positive news.

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    alegra
    Community Member
    6 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To overcome a society’s tradition is a long and hard road. But she tried, RIP Mrs Kachindamoto!

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    #3

    Community in Togo restores degraded land contributing to the great green wall initiative and ecosystem recovery.

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    nm
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A square with sides of about 3,000 meters.

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    #5

    Rabbit suffering from cosmetic testing in lab and vet treating a rabbit, highlighting good news on animal testing ban.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm shocked. Not at the fact that they banned it, but at the fact that the US and Canada have not banned it yet. Here in the Netherlands it got banned in 1997. That's over 18 years ago!

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    #6

    Antonio Banderas supports research on pancreatic cancer with promising good news for those tired of negative headlines.

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    Eastendbird
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F**k pancreatic cancer. Lost a dear friend to it a couple of years ago, it's notorious for being difficult to catch until it's too late.

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    #7

    Protesters and supporters celebrating Argentina's law against femicide with good news for everyone tired of negative headlines.

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    Francois
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh? Is homocide not a crime in Argentina or are women not considered human.

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    #10

    Passengers boarding an Air France plane and a city tram, highlighting good news on climate change and emission cuts.

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    Rosecrucian Roeth
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    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before you can do this you must have a decent rail network in place.

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    #11

    Female Mexican parliament members celebrating historic milestone of 50% female representation, highlighting good news and positive progress.

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    cugel.
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Australia is 46% Lower, 56% Senate, 49.6% overall.

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    #13

    Aerial view of Kazakhstan restoring the Aral Sea with improving water levels and decreasing salinity in positive environmental news.

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    Ace
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    6 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very old news. They built a dam in 2005 to slow down water draining rom the North to the South Aral sea, with some success, but overall it's still a fraction of the size it was before the Russians decided to make the desert bloom in the 1960s by stealing most of the water draining into it. In the press at the moment are discussions aimed at further improvements to come.

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    #14

    Woman recycling food waste in South Korea, turning it into compost and energy, showcasing positive environmental news.

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    Francois
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our local council does the same. Not sure how wide spread this is in the UK.

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    #17

    Children running near solar panels and people kayaking in a green environment representing renewable electricity progress.

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    nm
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Costa Rica abolished its national army on 1948. Instead of a standing army, the country maintains a civilian Public Force for security and police duties, allowing funds to be invested in education and health. Well done Costa Rica!

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    #18

    Community-led rhino conservation in Nepal succeeds, reducing poaching and promoting wildlife protection efforts.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never forget: without buyers, there would be no poaching. Poach the buyers!

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    #19

    Group of people enjoying a sky tram ride over Costa Rica rainforest, highlighting positive news about biodiversity and ecosystems.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm afraid of heights, but I'd ride on this gondola to keep from destroying the rainforest.

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    #21

    Happy parents with a newborn baby and a baby box from Finland filled with essential supplies and a safe first bed.

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    Hilppa
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this article was about new good news... This maternity package has been given to indigent mothers since 1937, and to every mother since 1949... But thanks for mentinong anyway.

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    #23

    Beijing records cleanest air in over a decade after cutting pollution by half, positive environmental news headline.

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    El Dee
    Community Member
    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of my home town growing up, heavy pollution you could taste the air..

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    #24

    Aerial view of wildlife bridges in the Netherlands designed to help animals safely cross busy roads and railways.

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it could safely do so! Yeah it's Friday, sorry.

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    #26

    Ocean cleanup device, the world’s largest vacuum cleaner, collecting plastic to restore marine life and improve environment.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing but then where do the plastics collected go?

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    #27

    Gray wolves and California condors thriving again due to dedicated conservation efforts, highlighting good news and positive headlines.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The vulture looks like it has a goiter and is wearing a cape and it's chest is poking through.

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    #29

    Yellow warning sign about harmful PFAS chemicals in cosmetics on store shelves and industrial smokestacks emitting pollution reducing PFAS impact.

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    geezeronthehill
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rivers contaminated in the Carolinas. How to remove these chemicals.

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    #30

    Man with paralysis walking again using a brain implant, showcasing a medical breakthrough and good news for those tired of negative headlines.

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    Janissary35680
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    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Durul Gence, a Turkish jazz drummer in the 60s and 70s who came down with Parkinson's was able to play again and even gave a concert after being fitted with a brain implant.

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    #32

    Hands breaking free from handcuffs with empty prison hallway below, highlighting good news on falling crime rates.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old news. We closed too many, and now we have a shortage again and people are getting out of prison early because of the shortage. Great long term thinking, politicians....

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    #33

    Before and after images showing the impact of global plastic bag bans reducing beach litter by 47 percent.

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    Spencer's slave no longer
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100 countries have banned single use plastic bags, ~90 have banned, or heavily regulated, all single use plastic products.

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    #42

    Children flying kites at sunset and person enjoying nature, symbolizing good news and positive health advances globally.

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    Tea Drinker
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile, the US will be gutting their pollution laws and regulations.

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    #43

    Tourists enjoying Machu Picchu with limited visitors to protect the site and ecosystem, a piece of good news for travelers.

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    Laszlo Larthlanc
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can turn this into modern news by saying that Peru STILL limits visitors to Macchu Picchu. Perhaps that will placate the terminally negative to some extent, however small.

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    #44

    Therapy dogs visit hospital patients, providing comfort and reducing pain and anxiety for those feeling sick and tired.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish more rest homes had resident dogs to comfort the elderly.

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    #46

    Medical team in Rome performing innovative breast cancer surgery with no visible scars offering good news for patients and healthcare progress.

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    Bubblebee
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Endoscopic? I think I've heard about it - it's great.

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    #47

    Electric vehicles charging in Nepal, highlighting 76% of new cars running on hydropower instead of imported oil.

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    Sue User
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But hydropower comes from dams, which cause their own issues. Brain hurts.

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    #48

    Smiling woman holding forgiven hospital bills and happy family with doctor celebrating good news and financial relief.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not going to get into any discussions about medical debt, but, I find it disgusting that debt of any kind can be treated as a commodity to bought and sold for others to profit from. And, no, this is definitely not just a US problem.

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    #49

    Glowing roads in Australia at night designed to increase driver safety as part of positive news innovations.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    5 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know, you youngsters may not care, but us oldsters heartily approve of this measure. It's the pits when you have trouble seeing the road markers, especially when it rains.

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    #51

    Dirt sidewalks in South Korea enable children to connect with nature, offering good news for those tired of negative headlines.

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    random_frog_6846
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now add some native seeds in those side areas and they’ll be in good shape

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    #52

    Surgeons using advanced robotic technology to perform remote surgery, showcasing good news for medical breakthroughs worldwide.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd have to have a lot of faith in the robot.

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    #53

    Large solar power plant in China showcasing rapid solar energy growth and renewable energy progress worldwide.

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    Babs Ishkabibble
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We should be installing solar panels over parking lots to to provide shade. It's a win win. Get rid of all those wasted acres of hot blacktop.

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    #54

    Baby saved by gene editing therapy, highlighting good news in rare genetic disorder treatment and hope for the future.

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    BioMom
    Community Member
    6 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is KJ Muldoon, and he is the first baby treated with a personalized, CRISPR gene-editing therapy for a rare metabolic disorder, and he is thriving!

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