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The best good news stories from January
January was filled with so much good news, it's easy to overlook some of it!
Today, we're highlighting the most-clicked stories from the past month of Goodnewsletters— to help make sure you catch all the good news you might have missed.
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A Los Angeles teen created a 'one-stop shop' website to help wildfire victims more easily find the support they need
In the chaos of the fires, Ruben Varghese, a 16-year-old Angeleno, launched save-la.org to help give victims an easier way to find everything from food to free housing.
A new 'angel shot' app helps bartenders hail Ubers and call the police with the tap of a button to help customers in need
The discreet code phrase has taken on a new life with an app that immediately alerts bar staff to instances of dangerous behavior, unwanted advances, and sexual harassment.
Norway is on track to be the first country to eliminate diesel and petrol car sales — and did it without banning them
In 2024, nine out of 10 new cars sold in Norway were fully battery-powered — putting the country on track to only add new electric cars to its roadways by 2025.
A 12-year-old girl in Scotland designed a solar-powered sleeping bag for her homeless neighbors
Seeing "so many people sleeping rough on the streets of Glasgow," 12-year-old Rebecca Young wanted to help members of her community facing homelessness.
AI spotted an unreported California wildfire, proving its 'emerging' role in fire safety
AI-powered ALERTCalifornia camera flagged the fire and sent an emergency ping to the Orange County Fire Authority so fire crews were able to contain the blaze to less than a quarter of an acre and keep homes and people safe.
An 8-year-old invented a "self-regulating bracelet" to help neurodivergent kids communicate in school
Zoeya Khan's design looks like a simplified smartwatch, with a round white face that contains a button-activated system that provides visual responses through colored lights, which can enable communication solutions between students, peers, and teachers.
The Great Salt Lake could disappear in 5 years — a teenage innovator is using "Jello-like" substances to save it
One of the lake's biggest threats: water diversion. For decades, a significant portion of water that would naturally flow into the Great Salt Lake has been diverted for agricultural purposes — particularly for growing crops to feed the state's beef and dairy production.
20,000 people signed up to donate clothes and essentials to LA fire victims through an online secondhand marketplace
Seconds Market will connect donors with someone who requested support based on clothing size, age, and gender. They also are looking to set up a free "store" so locals can shop for what they need, too.
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After confiscating a shipment of trafficked animals, biologists identified a new critically endangered pangolin species
Across Asia and Africa, pangolins are critical for environmental health — called the "guardians of the forest" because they primarily feed on termites and protect trees from destruction, creating a balanced ecosystem.
To help prevent house fires, a teen invented a 'smart fire extinguisher' that automatically puts out flames
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, while most Americans have a fire extinguisher in their home, only a small percentage of adults know how to actually use one.
After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas agreed to a six-week ceasefire deal in Gaza
In addition to releasing Israeli hostages in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel, the deal involved allowing people in Gaza to return to what remains of their homes and allowing in much-needed humanitarian aid.
The first 3D-printed affordable housing project in Europe was just completed — and it only took 12 days
Conventional construction methods usually require more than 200 days, according to COBOD, meaning this method could be transformative in quickly scaling affordable housing options.
Japan rolled out the world's first toilet paper made from used disposable diapers
Around 712 million trees are felled yearly to produce virgin pulp toilet paper. Meanwhile, disposable diapers are the third-largest single consumer item in landfills, taking an estimated 500 years to decompose.
(Exclusive) Hope Walz shared how she spent Inauguration Day, her favorite nonprofits — and the three things giving her hope right now
Hope also talked to Good Good Good about ways people can get involved in the causes they care about, and what book she and her dad plan to read next in their father-daughter book club.
A Chicago man invented 'backpack beds' — and is on a mission to give one to every unhoused person in his city
Each Backpack Bed costs about $124, but a 2018 impact study for the invention found that each one provides $3,319 in community savings in health, justice, and employment.
A Toronto man invented 'tiny tiny' homes that fit on the back of bicycles to combat rising homelessness
Each Tiny Tiny Home model is insulated, weatherproof, and watertight, with thoughtful essentials: a sofa that converts into a bed, solar-powered electricity, storage, safety features, and much more.
Offering Cameos in 'any language,' Tony Hawk raised thousands to support World Central Kitchen's wildfire relief efforts
Each video costs $99 and has a 24-hour turnaround time. Given his donation numbers, it can be assumed that at least 150 people supported this initiative.
After enduring years of endometriosis pain, an engineer developed an app to people manage pain and find support
Endometriosis causes debilitating periods, increased risk of infertility, a wide range of symptoms that impact quality of life, and has a reputation for being misdiagnosed or not taken seriously in the medical community.
YouTube creators and celebrities raised over $1 million for LA wildfire relief
Funds raised will be divided among five charities and guests included in the livestream include creators and celebrities such as Ben Schwartz, Jason Segel, Jean Smart, Ke Huy Quan, Alyssa Milano, and many more.
Portland pays homeless residents to clean up trash — they just surpassed 1 million pounds collected
Ground Score has directly hired 55 members of the community, over 95% of whom were formerly or are currently houseless — and since having started working for Ground Score, over 70% of those workers have become housed.
To encourage pet adoptions, Lyft offers discounted 'pet rides' ahead of the annual Puppy Bowl
The big game between Team Ruff and Team Fluff will include 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries, showing dog lovers across the country the joy and delight that come from pet adoption.
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