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❤️🩹 Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman was discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife Yvette were shot in their home in an act of "politically motivated" violence that took the life of state Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog, Gilbert.
👟 Keep your shoes on! TSA changed its "shoe rule" and will no longer require airline passengers to remove their shoes at security. The rule was first implemented after a British man boarded a plane to Miami in 2001 and attempted to detonate an explosive hidden in his shoes.
Texas Flooding
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Kids across Texas raised thousands of dollars for flood relief with lemonade stands
In the wake of the devastating loss of an estimated 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River, young Texans are serving up support for the camp and the families through lemonade stands.
A 14-year-old raised $600, 9-year-old twins raised over $5,000, and one kid's stand even linked to a GoFundMe — which has now surpassed $440,000 in donations — all with 100% of proceeds benefiting campers and families at Camp Mystic.
Why is this good news? It can feel overwhelming to do something to help that seems small in comparison to a tragedy as devastating as the Texas flooding. But these seemingly small acts of generosity, where all you need is a table and pitcher of lemonade, really matter … and they add up to make a really big difference.
❤️ Supermarket chain H-E-B, which started as a little shop in Kerrville, announced its plans to support flood relief in the community — plans that are already in action. (Instagram)
The largest floating solar farm in Europe is now in operation in France
A floating solar farm, called Les Îlots Blandin, is now officially operating at the site of a former 127-hectare gravel extraction pit that shut down in 2020.
With more than 135,000 solar panels, it's the largest floating solar farm in Europe. It will generate enough power for 37,000 people and prevent 18,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Floating solar panels come with unique benefits like better performance and possibly an expanded life span thanks to the cooler water below. Additionally, they prevent water evaporation, which is especially helpful in areas that experience drought.
Why is this good news? This massive solar installation is a critical step forward in the global clean energy transition. Plus, while floating solar farms work in natural bodies of water, this installation on a former industrial site that was no longer in use means there's also no impact on marine life.
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Governments doing good
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Mayors in England are implementing an "unprecedented plan" to help children walk, bike, or scoot to school safely
Twelve regional mayors in England signed a joint pledge to "work together to improve our streets for everyone, for the benefit of the health, wellbeing and connectedness of our communities" by creating a "national active travel network."
The first phase of the plan focuses on helping children walk, bike, or scoot to school through the creation of a combined 3,500 miles of routes linking schools to homes, town and city centers, and transport hubs.
It's also part of larger efforts with Active Travel England, and is backed by the country's chief medical officer, who said it could "significantly improve" public health for an estimated 20 million people total.
Why is this good news?Not only does car-alternative transportation help people stay more active, but it also leads to cleaner, healthier air overall. But first, the infrastructure to get around without a car needs to exist and be accessible — England is working towards that.
The world's first malaria treatment for babies has now been approved for use
While malaria treatments for children exist, there have been none specifically made for babies and small children weighing less than 10 pounds. Instead, those patients were treated with drugs designed for older children, presenting a risk of overdose.
Now, this "treatment gap" is going to be filled with the world's first malaria treatment specifically for babies and very young children. A new medicine has been approved and will be rolled out to regions with the highest rates of malaria within weeks.
The drug company that developed it plans to introduce it largely on a not-for-profit basis.
Why is this good news? In 2023, malaria was linked to around 597,000 deaths globally — almost all of them were in Africa, and around three-quarters were children under five years old. This new treatment will save countless lives.
After years of advocacy from a survivor, Texas passed a new law that closes a loophole in the state's sexual assault laws
A sexual assault survivor and advocate, Summer Willis brainstormed ways to raise awareness about sexual assault after realizing how difficult it was to prosecute cases due to a loophole in Texas law.
Lawmakers in the state had been working to pass legislation to fix this flaw, and Willis started running — and crawling — marathons to garner awareness and support.
House Bill 3073, also known as the Summer Willis Act, was officially signed into law last month, amending that loophole and clarifying the definition of consent.
Portugal's capital city launched a citywide reusable cup scheme to reduce plastic waste.With the potential to remove 25,000 discarded cups every night, Lisbon is the first European capital to implement an initiative that aims to combat plastic waste, reduce emissions, and introduce a smart reuse model in the city's restaurant sector and bustling nightlife.
Olivia Rodrigo paid for her entire band and crew to have therapy while on tour.Studies show people working in the music industry are "more prone to mental health problems than the general population", with musicians being "up to three times more likely to suffer from depression" due to factors like financial pressures, isolation, hectic schedules, addiction, and more.
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