❤️ Becca Good, the wife of the woman shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis released a statement to MPR News: "We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love."
A GoFundMe to support Renee Nicole Good's family raised over $1.5M, over 38k people donate
On Wednesday, after ICE descended upon Minnesota in its latest immigration raid, an ICE officer shot and killed a Minneapolis woman, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
In the aftermath of her death, supporters held vigils and protests — and rallied to support Good's wife and son as they "grapple with the devastating loss of their wife and mother," raising over $1.5 million before the organizers closed the fundraiser and encouraged people "to support others in need."
"Renee was pure sunshine, pure love," the fundraiser shared. "She will be desperately missed."
Why is this good news? What happened to Good is horrific, and while there shouldn't even be the need to organize a fundraiser for her family at all — thousands coming together to generously show their care and support is something to celebrate. It's also an important reminder that when we come together, we can make a huge difference for our neighbors.
England passed the 'biggest' animal welfare reforms 'in a generation' impacting hens, pigs, puppies, and more
As part of "the most ambitious animal welfare strategy in a generation," England will end the use of hen cages and pig farrowing crates, ban trail hunting and puppy farming, and more by 2030.
Pig farrowing crates contain sows during birth and nursing to stop them from rolling onto their young, but prevent them from moving around at all. And while battery cages for chickens had already been banned in the UK, it gave rise to "colony cages" in their place.
While an estimated 80% of hens in the UK are already free range, experts say the new laws are further "raising the bar for farmed animal welfare."
What's the nuance? Critics worry the move would harm domestic farmers, who would be forced to compete with farmers not held to the same rigorous standards. For that reason, advocates are already requesting the law be expanded to impose the same standards on imports.
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Dutch university students created a modular electric car that 'you can repair yourself'
A team of students built an electric car that comes with a built-in toolbox and components that can be easily repaired or replaced by the car's owner.
It was developed in the Eindhoven University of Technology's TU/ecomotive group, which focuses on developing sustainable vehicle concepts. This concept, called ARIA — which stands for Anyone Repairs It Anywhere — is a "modular electricity city car that you can repair yourself."
The students developed it to challenge current manufacturing practices and "show the automotive industry that sustainable and practical design really is achievable."
Why is this good news? While the Right to Repair movement has been gaining momentum around the world, it's still prohibitive for everyday people to repair their things — especially big investments like cars. This innovation could help shift the automotive industry toward a more sustainable, circular model — and help consumers.
One year after its launch, New York City's congestion pricing has reduced air pollution by 22%
Congestion pricing went into effect in New York City on January 5, 2025, and it's already resulted in 23.7 million fewer vehicles, traffic delays down 25%, and a 22% drop in air pollution within the "congestion relief zone" alone.
Traffic injuries are also down 15%, with pedestrian fatalities down at least 15%, levels not seen since 2018. Plus, honking and vehicle noise complaints are down 45%.
Despite controversy and ongoing challenges to the program, proponents say it's clearly "overwhelmingly successful."
Even better: It's also raising money for transit projects, and $1.75 billion has already been allocated to things like modernizing subway signals, which are a major cause of subway delays.
New federal guidelines expand cervical cancer screening options with an at-home, Pap smear alternative
New federal guidelines for cervical cancer screening from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services include a self-collection option that allows some women to test themselves at home instead of going to a doctor for a pelvic exam.
Additionally, the new option will be required to be covered by private insurance beginning in January 2027.
The option to continue to get a traditional Pap smear will remain, but the expanded guidelines "empower women to make this choice for themselves."
Why is this good news? Whether due to cost, comfort, or proximity to a doctor's office, cervical cancer screening is still inaccessible for many people. Expanding the options people have will make it easier for people to get tested and potentially receive a life-saving diagnosis.
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