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The best good news stories from May
May was filled with so much good news, it's easy to overlook some of it!
Today, we're highlighting 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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In a final act of kindness, Pope Francis donated his entire personal bank account to prisoners right before he died
That last bit of Pope Francis' wealth specifically went to fund a pasta factory he'd maintained a close connection to throughout his papacy, which employs inmates to work toward reintegration in society and prevent recidivism.
Publisher Penguin Random House dropped a 'book ban' clothing line, and 100% of the profits benefit libraries
The "Reading Is A Right" line of socks, sweats, T-shirts, and hats will benefit the American Library Association, which supports libraries and librarians, compiles data on book challenges throughout the U.S., and acts as a watchdog for censorship efforts in public institutions.
Taco Bell celebrated its '10 years of impact' providing over $64 million in scholarships for college students
May marked the 10-year anniversary of the Taco Bell Foundation's Live Más scholarship program, and to honor the milestone, the foundation is giving its largest scholarship distribution yet. Time to go get that Crunchwrap Supreme you've been craving.
Instead of attack ads, a Gen-Z congressional candidate is using campaign money to feed people
Seeing "how much money gets wasted in politics," she wanted her run for office to be "dual-purpose," in which she can get her message out and help people in the process.
A man survived hundreds of deadly snake bites to help pioneer a universal anti-venom
For the past 20 years, Tim Friede has been one of the most notorious "unconventional" medical researchers, undergoing over 200 bites from the world's deadliest snakes — and more than four times as many — 850 — venomous injections.
Harvard is offering free courses on US history, civic engagement, and politics
While Harvard University has offered free online courses for several years, with tensions rising in relation to the Trump administration, more attention is on the institution than ever.
To demonstrate that 'trans is natural,' drag queen Pattie Gonia unveiled the 'largest-ever trans pride flag' at Yosemite National Park
It was also in response to the Trump administration's actions against transgender individuals, which include excluding them from serving in the military, attempting to ban them from competitive sports, depriving them of gender-affirming care, and more.
A nursing home in the Netherlands offers free rent to college students in exchange for their time and companionship
The solution addresses two problems at once: a shortage of student housing and loneliness among seniors, since recent studies have found that intergenerational friendships can mitigate stress, lower depression, and boost self-esteem in older people.
A design lab invented a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed wheelchair for kids — and is giving them away for free
Because of its modular design, the wheelchair can be put together without any tools or glue. And if any part of it breaks or is damaged, users can simply re-print the single piece they need.
Shipping containers make up a new 'hurricane-proof eco-hotel' in Florida's Everglades National Park
The only hotel located within a national park, the Flamingo Lodge's new approach complies with building codes and adds an even more thoughtful element of sustainability to the hotel, which also features low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, LED lighting, and solar panels.
National park advocates erected hundreds of billboards in cities across the U.S. to protest 'DOGE's dangerous cuts'
The billboards show the notoriously gorgeous vistas of various national park sites, designed to resemble a classic postcard. But instead of a "wish you were here" message, the billboards say things like: "Rocky Mountain National Park: Now with reduced staff," and "Death Valley National Park: Heat deaths rise, safety staff cut."
After fracturing his arm, an engineer hated his fiberglass cast — so he '4D-printed' a better one
Fiberglass casts were first developed in the 1970s and were clunky, heavy, and susceptible to breaking. Fifty years later, traditional fiberglass casts have evolved to be lighter and stronger. But age-old problems remain: they sweat, itch, smell, and they can't get wet.
The US FDA approved the country's first at-home cervical cancer test as an alternative to the Pap smears
In addition to offering a "much preferred experience" to the dreaded and often painful traditional cervical cancer test, the Teal Want also aims to increase screening rates by making it more convenient.
With rent and teacher shortages on the rise, a Colorado school district built an affordable on-campus tiny home village for teachers
Of the teachers surveyed in Harrison District 2, 75% said they wanted to stay in the district and "wanted to live in this village." The creators hope it will serve as a blueprint for other school districts facing similar challenges.
To alert drinkers to date rape drugs, a college student invented a color-changing straw — and it's reusable
Providence College sophomore Neve Palmeri's invention was born out of personal experience, after her cousin's drink was spiked while she was on vacation in Aruba, leading to a "terrifying experience."
Locals built a bridge made out of recycled fire hoses to help endangered monkeys cross a busy road in Malaysia
Since the bridge was installed on Penang Island, zero mammal deaths have been reported, and more than 7,000 wildlife crossings have been captured on camera — and it's being replicated in more locations.
With grocery prices on the rise, a home chef is showing people how to turn a $20 Dollar Tree trip into four full family meals
Throughout her videos, Rebecca Chobat continues to challenge herself again and again by making $20 Christmas dinners, recreating restaurant-style recipes on a budget, and stretching $100 of groceries into 30 days of meals.
Scientists invent 'smelling gel' that seduces coral to dying reefs in restoration efforts
According to the researchers, coral larvae are particularly picky about where they attach and settle down. One of the ways they find their home is by "smelling" chemicals in the water that are associated with healthy reefs.
Thousands of community members rallied to reinstate a trans teacher in California after they were fired
Henry Zahid was terminated through a process called "non-reelection," which includes reasons like "immoral or unprofessional conduct, conviction of a felony, or substance abuse issues." None of those reasons applied to Zahid.
A prison that once held suffragists was transformed into affordable apartments a century later
Now identified as the Liberty Crest Apartments, the buildings underwent a $64 million renovation that took about two years to complete and converted the property into 165 apartments.
Explorers discovered a new, metallic 'striking blue' frog species on an expedition in the Amazon
It was a new species of poison dart frogs, which are small but hugely significant in the greater food web of the Amazon for helping control local insect populations and serving as an "indicator species" for ecosystem health.
Once a sales associate at Lush, Dylan Mulvaney's exclusive bath bomb has raised more than $30k for trans nonprofits
A pink rose-shaped accessory with notes of "feel-good florals, gorgeous pink luster," 75% of each "Late Bloomer" bath bomb sold went to support trans-led organizations "working to ensure that trans people thrive."
A new 7-mile-long underwater art exhibit in Miami raises awareness and helps save coral reefs
Both a sculpture park and a snorkeling trail, the development will also serve as an artificial reef to offer shelter to fish, which will, in turn, help corals thrive.
An 'extremely fearful shutdown foster dog' is inspiring millions on 'Tiki Tok' with his transformative recovery
And together with Muddy Paws Rescue, the organization that saved Tiki, Klee created a "Be Brave Like Tiki" T-shirt — 100% of the proceeds go back to Muddy Paws to "save so many more dogs just like Tiki."
'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder raised $60K on Instagram for doctors on the ground in Gaza
All the funds raised will go towards emergency water, food, and shelter, as well as medical support, building desalination stations for clean water, and education and stability for Gaza's children.
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