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Couple Who Started IVF Last Christmas Day Welcomed a Baby After 11 Year Battle
Published: December 26, 2025 19:30
A couple who started IVF last Christmas Day has given birth to a baby boy after 11 years of trying to conceive. Helen Delgard was warned she may never be able to conceive naturally with her husband Stephane, but following a January surprise, they’re…
Town Devastated by Wildfires Wins Half-a-Billion Christmas Lottery: ‘Something that has fallen from the heavens’
Published: December 26, 2025 16:30
A Spanish town devastated by wildfires in spring has seen its luck turn with a hundred-million-dollar windfall from a national lottery program. Left with 120,000 acres of scorched woodland and 8,000 displaced residents, La Bañeza, in the region of Castilla…
Thought Extinct, Snail Scientists Embark on Largest Snail Breeding and Reintroduction Effort in History
Published: December 26, 2025 14:00
A group of Australian biologists have discovered that a giant snail species considered extinct hasn’t gone the way of the dodo. They undertook one of the largest captive snail breeding and reintroduction efforts in Australian, and perhaps world history.…
Atlanta Restaurant Provided for 100 Families During the Shutdown, Now Throws Christmas Giveaway for Them
Published: December 26, 2025 12:00
In Atlanta, what began as an emergency helping hand to the community has been extended to a Christmas giveaway, where 100 families received free meals, gifts, and more. The Santa’s Workshop event held on Monday surprised dozens of Midtown Atlanta families…
Good News in History, December 26
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Published: December 26, 2025 08:00
47 years ago today, the inaugural Dakar Rally Raid was staged, with the course stretching from Paris, France, to Dakar, Senegal. 182 vehicles took the start of the inaugural rally in Paris, with 74 surviving the 10,000-kilometer (6,200 mi) trip to Dakar…
‘This Area is Slightly Haunted but Manageable’: New Signs Look Official But They’re Public Art Designed to Delight
Published: December 25, 2025 20:00
From New Zealand comes the story of a public art project in disguise—as official-looking signs with bizarre declarations. One warns that an abandoned building is “slightly haunted,” while another one cheekily announces a walking speed limit of 2.83 kmh.…
New Species Being Discovered Faster Than Ever – At a Rate of Over 16,000 a Year
Published: December 25, 2025 19:58
New species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever, suggests a new study—more than 16,000 every year—and the trend shows no sign of slowing. Scientists are predicting that the biodiversity among some groups, such as plants, fungi, arachnids, fish,…
Keep Out All the Christmas Spices – They’re Powerful Antioxidants Known as ‘Nutraceuticals’
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Published: December 25, 2025 10:00
Reprinted with permission and alterations from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering world news, conflicts, travel stories, conservation, and science news. The smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove have different uses around the world, but…
Good News in History, December 25
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Published: December 25, 2025 08:00
This daily column at GNN.org features all the good news, anniversaries and notable birthdays from this day in history—December 25. The post Good News in History, December 25 appeared first on Good News Network.
Endangered Chick Appears in ‘Christmas Miracle’ Hatching to Parents Thought Infertile
Published: December 24, 2025 16:00
Described by park officials as a Christmas miracle, a breeding pair of endangered takahē birds in New Zealand were found to be rearing a chick, having previously been thought of as infertile. With around 500 of these flightless birds left in the country,…
Welcome to the Lemon-Shaped Planet Where Rain Turns to Diamonds
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Published: December 24, 2025 14:00
An exoplanet located 2,000 light years from Earth is so unusual it’s given astronomers the idea that it could be a totally new type of object. That’s because it’s shaped like a lemon, with a small tip just like the fruit has, and a free-floating carbon…
Oklahoma Man’s Cat Returns Home After 5 Months Lost in Northern Canada Thanks to Kind Strangers
Published: December 24, 2025 12:00
Was it bad luck to name a black cat Shadow? The family cat, owned by Jeremy Barton, his wife, and their two sons, went missing while Barton was heading home from the far north of British Columbia, vanishing into the forest just like his namesake. In a…
Good News in History, December 24
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Published: December 24, 2025 08:00
57 years ago today, the crew of Apollo 8 entered orbit around the Moon, the first humans to do so. While onboard, three astronauts—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders, saw the vaunted “far side” of the Moon, and took the Earthrise picture. The…
Single Mom Given 10 Months to Live Asks for Christmas Cards and Thousands Respond
Published: December 23, 2025 16:01
A woman given something like a terminal prognosis has responded with a simple request for what might be her last Christmas: a Christmas card. Clare Jones from Swansea, Wales, was told her bowel cancer was no longer responding to chemotherapy. The mother of…
Firefighters Rappel Down the Windows of Children’s Cancer Hospital in Unforgettable Christmas Surprise
Published: December 23, 2025 15:57
On Friday, a Georgia fire department undertook an unusual Christmas tradition. In place of decking the halls, the men and women of the Sandy Springs Fire Department (SSFD) link up with Santa, and rappel down the walls of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to…
Endangered Iguanas Make a Romantic Getaway Out of Protected Caribbean Island–Populations Explode
Published: December 23, 2025 13:00
The small and uninhabited islet of Prickly Pear East is not what you might describe as a romantic holiday destination, but for the Lesser Antillean iguana, it has proved to be just that. Thanks to an ambitious program of cross-Caribbean matchmaking, a new…
Good News in History, December 23
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Published: December 23, 2025 08:00
39 years ago today, The Voyager landed after 9 days, becoming the first airplane to fly non-stop around the world without refueling—setting a world record that remains unchallenged today. It was envisioned and sketched on the back of a napkin by brothers…
Cave of Wonders: Where Prehistoric Bees Made Nests in the Bones of Animals Eaten by Colossal Owls
Published: December 23, 2025 06:54
Burrowing bees generally prefer to make their nests in the open, but some 20,000 years ago their ancestors lived in a cave where they used the bones of prey animals rather than soft soil. The groundbreaking discovery was made in a Caribbean cave that…
Samsung’s 600-Mile-Range Batteries That Charge in 9 Minutes Ready for Production/Sale Next Year
Published: December 22, 2025 16:30
In late October, Samsung announced that it was preparing to take its long-anticipated solid-state batteries to market with a trilateral agreement between itself, BMW, and American battery expert Solid Power. It was January of last year that industry…
Over 600 Lakes, Ponds, Reservoirs Restored Across the Whole of India by Divinely-Inspired Nonprofit
Published: December 22, 2025 14:00
Recently, an Indian environmentalist and editor was invited to share his incredible work restoring hundreds of natural and man-made water sources all across India with a unique style of landscape engineering. His nonprofit has cleaned and reshaped more…
Massive ‘Shovel-Ready’ Critical Minerals Deposit Found in Utah–Largest Potentially in North America
Published: December 22, 2025 12:00
Below the soil of a mining concession in Utah, a recent drill survey has discovered what might be North America’s largest-known deposit of so-called “critical minerals.” Turning up evidence of elements like gallium, lithium, tungsten, and vanadium, the…
Good News in History, December 22
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Published: December 22, 2025 08:00
165 years ago today, Giacomo Puccini was born. Considered as the greatest composer of Italian opera in history alongside or perhaps just behind Verdi, his work includes many of the most-performed spectacles in Italian opera, including La Boheme, Tosca,…
Fussy Girl Overcomes Vegetable Phobia and Now Loves Brussels Sprouts Thanks to Eating Disorder Specialist
Published: December 21, 2025 21:22
A fussy five-year-old girl has overcome her phobia of vegetables and now loves Brussels sprouts–just in time for her mother’s Christmas dinner. Emie Williams would scream and cry if her mom, Hayley, tried to give her anything except crackers, french fries,…
Science Mixed With Holiday Magic Safeguards Century-old Legacy of ‘Christmas Tree Lane’
Published: December 21, 2025 18:09
Modern science has mixed with Christmas magic to safeguard the legacy of a 100-year-old holiday tradition in Fresno, California. The story of Christmas Tree Lane began in 1920 as a way to transform a family tragedy into something much brighter. According…
Idaho Secret Santa is Giving a Million Dollars to Local Residents Dealing with Chaos
Published: December 21, 2025 16:19
Santa has arrived early in Idaho—in the form of a mystery donor who is giving away a million dollars to families in crisis. The Secret Santa of The Gem State started making Christmas magic a couple of months ago and will continue spreading joy through the…
Simply Shining Light on Skin Can Replace Finger Pricks for People With Diabetes
Published: December 20, 2025 21:00
A new method for measuring blood glucose levels, developed at MIT, could save diabetes patients from having to prick their fingers several times a day. The MIT team used a technique that reveals the chemical composition of tissue by shining near-infrared…
Microscopic ‘Christmas Tree’ is Remarkable Highlight of Science Project Comparing the Vast and Small
Published: December 20, 2025 17:26
A microscopic ‘Christmas tree’ is a seasonal highlight of a remarkable science project that found eerie comparisons between the vast and the tiny. Curated by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, the series of pairings reveal stunning connections between the…
Aging Mother-and-Son Jaguars Arrive at Special ‘Retirement’ Home for Big Cats to Live Out Their Years
Published: December 20, 2025 15:49
A very old jaguar and her senior son are being welcomed to a specially-made retirement home in a UK zoo. Wild jaguars typically live for around 12 years, but Bonita is already 16 and her son Remi is 11, having already survived cancer. The two have lived…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
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Published: December 20, 2025 13:31
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in…
Good News in History, December 20
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Published: December 20, 2025 08:00
22 years ago today, Gangs of New York premiered in theaters. Martin Scorsese’s colorful and gritty depiction of gangland violence among the poor immigrant residents of New York City’s Five Points received 10 Academy Award nominations. While winning none,…
Blind BBQ Master in Dallas Blows Away Guests with Brisket Cooked by Touch and Smell
Published: December 19, 2025 19:30
When clients ask Christopher Jones how he cooks the delicious barbequed meat at his restaurant, he answers, “‘Just like you, except I have to concentrate a little harder.'” The extra concentration, for a blind man, is a necessity not an option. But as is…
Cheese May Help Stave Off Dementia Suggests Study of 27k People Followed Over 25 Years
Published: December 19, 2025 16:30
Researchers in Sweden found a link between eating more high-fat cream and high-fat cheeses and a lower risk of developing dementia. People who consumed 20 grams or more of high-fat cream daily had a 16% lower risk of dementia than those who consumed none.…
Stunning Crocheted Christmas Tree Helped Knit Together a Community of Extraordinary Women – LOOK
Published: December 19, 2025 14:00
This incredible Christmas tree was designed and manufactured by incredible women in India’s state of Goa who felt another fake plastic Christmas tree was something the world didn’t need. Made entirely of crocheted yarn, the community tree was designed to…
Lost Dog Found Chained to Pole 2,000 Miles Away Reunited with Family in Time for Christmas
Published: December 19, 2025 12:00
A sweet little lost pooch has come home in time for Christmas—to a bigger family than the one he left. That’s because little Choco was gone for 5 years. But his hominid mama Patricia never gave up hope of finding him again. It was 2022 when Choco…
Good News in History, December 19
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Published: December 19, 2025 08:00
249 years ago today, Thomas Paine published his first essay under the pseudonym, Common Sense, to inspire American colonists in a language that the common man could understand. Paine knew that the Colonists weren’t going to support the American…
Cancer-Fighting Cells Engineered Inside Patients’ Bodies Rather Than Laboratory for the First Time
Published: December 18, 2025 19:00
In a pair of groundbreaking studies, scientists replicated a time-consuming, laboratory-based, cancer therapy within myeloma patients’ own bodies. If standardized, such an advancement would allow for one of the most successful non-chemo cancer treatments…
Polar Bear Adopts a Cub That Isn’t her Own–Extraordinary Behavior Caught on Camera
Published: December 18, 2025 16:30
A wild female polar bear was recently filmed with a cub that’s not her own: a notably rare behavior that’s been determined to be an adoption. It was filmed during the annual polar bear migration along Canada’s Western Hudson Bay in Manitoba. There’s a…
Colossal Statues of Ancient Pharoah Stand Again in Luxor After 30 Years of Work
Published: December 18, 2025 14:00
On Sunday, Egyptian authorities unveiled the completed restoration works on two colossal alabaster statues of a notable Egyptian king. Located in Luxor, and standing over 30 feet tall, the two statues were destroyed in an earthquake 1,200 years ago, making…
Ambitious Rewilding Project for Koala and Platypus Undertaken by Sydney’s Taronga Zoo
Published: December 18, 2025 12:00
An Australian zoo credited with saving 7 native species from extinction aims to continue its vital work by rewilding a 3,050-acre tract of farmland. The aim of planting a Box-Gum tree fores across the cleared land that would act as a corridor to help…
Good News in History, December 18
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Published: December 18, 2025 08:00
30 years ago today, the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Caves were discovered in southern France containing remarkable cave paintings that are roughly 32,000 years old, the earliest-known and best-preserved cave art and engravings in the world. The site, located on a…