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FDA Immediately Approves Drug That’s Doubling Lifespan for Late Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Published: September 8, 2026 22:18
Pancreatic cancer has long been a death sentence, and a rapid one at that, but a new two-a-day pill has seen patients live twice as long even after chemotherapy fails. “Surviving” cancer refers to living more than 5 years post-diagnosis. Under that…
Armless Racing Driver Hits 110 mph Steering with His Feet–Aims to Make History at Le Mans
Published: September 8, 2026 15:30
Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who uses his feet to steer. 23-year-old Callum Smith was born without arms but has already handled speeds of more than 110 mph on track. Smith just signed his first driver contract with Team BRIT, the world’s…
EMT Ran 1.5 Miles up 1,000 Feet of Elevation in 31 Minutes to Get Blood Transfusion for Injured Climber
Published: September 8, 2026 13:00
Experienced rock climber and father Jacob Gregory was dying. Experienced rock climber and EMT Will Soper wasn’t going to let that happen. Gregory had fallen 20 feet down a rock face on North Carolina’s Shortoff Mountain, suffered a critical injury and…
S. Carolina Aquarium Celebrates ‘Baby Boom’ of Critically-Endangered Penguin Chicks
Published: September 8, 2026 11:30
5 baby penguins from a species considered Critically-Endangered have hatched at an aquarium down in South Carolina. The 5 join 2 that hatched in May, and together make up a record nesting season for the organization’s resident African penguins. Hatching at…
Good News in History, September 8
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Published: September 8, 2026 07:00
60 years ago, the first episode of Star Trek, featuring “Space: the final frontier” and the USS Enterprise, began its three-year mission of exploration on TV screens across America. The science-fiction television show created by Gene Roddenberry was set in…
22-yo with Down Syndrome Becomes Certified Fitness Instructor, Leads Class of 60 at Local Gym
Published: September 7, 2026 18:30
A 22-year-old Utahan with Down Syndrome has just become a certified fitness instructor for the popular fitness program UpBeat Barre. UpBeat Barre instructor and co-owner of VASA Fitness in Kaysville, Jane Johnson, said she had kept her eye on Aubry…
Firm Buys Texas Coal Plant to Leverage its Grid Connections for New Massive Solar Project
Published: September 7, 2026 15:30
Coal power has a huge role still to play in the American energy mix—by turning over its substantial grid infrastructure to renewable energy projects. Energy investment firm Panamint is putting up $1.7 billion to build Big Rooter Power, an enormous…
Fitted with a Berlin Heart, Little Macs Is ‘Absolutely Thriving’ While He Waits for a Heart Transplant
Published: September 7, 2026 13:00
From the UK comes the story of a baby called Macs, who seemed poised for final-stage heart failure, but who has been saved by a device called a Berlin Heart. The only device of its kind available for babies and children with severe heart failure, the…
Chance Encounter Between 2 Indiana Graduates Rescues Former College Ball Star from Homelessness
Published: September 7, 2026 11:00
See that red backpack there? Sampson James used it to carry around his meager possessions during a stint of homelessness. Little did James know at the time this photo was taken, however, that it was also carrying around his salvation. This remarkable story…
Good News in History, September 7
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Published: September 7, 2026 07:00
90 years ago today, Buddy Holly was born into poverty in a musical family in Lubbock, Texas. In just 18 months, from his first #1 hit song, That’ll Be The Day, to when he died in a tragic plane crash at age 22, the prolific singer-songwriter topped the…
Teen Discovers Coconut Fungi Can Filter Plastic and Sunscreen From Sea—And Wins Science Fair
Published: September 6, 2026 21:33
An East Honolulu high school student discovered a fungi in coconut husks that could clean up plastics and sunscreen from the ocean—and her won multiple awards at the Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair. Vera Wang, a senior at Kaiser High School, won…
Astronomers Create Gallery of 16 ‘Cosmic Gems’ to Show Variety of Shapes a Galaxy Can Be
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/astronomers-new-gallery-of-16-cosmic-gems/
Published: September 6, 2026 18:14
Space scientists have put together a photo gallery of ‘cosmic gems’ to showcase the variety of sizes, shapes, and high-energy features of distant galaxies. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way with arms…
Debt-Stricken Single Mom Pays Off $25K Debt in 5 Months by Decluttering 410 Items
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/debt-stricken-single-mom-paid-off-25k-in-5-months/
Published: September 6, 2026 11:00
A British mom who racked up £23,000 in debt ($31K) has paid back $25,000 (£19,000) in just five months by decluttering and selling 410 household items on Vinted, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace. 32-year-old Ellie says her debt began to “snowball” after she…
Good News in History, September 6
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Published: September 6, 2026 07:00
31 years ago today, Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s baseball record when he played in his 2,131st consecutive game. Once considered a near-impossible feat, “the streak,” which continued for 2,632 games, earned Cal the nickname, Iron Man. The televised…
New Gym in Paris Helps Homeless Improve Their Health And Habits
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-gym-in-paris-helps-homeless-improve-their-health-and-habits/
Published: September 6, 2026 00:38
A gym equipment company from Finland is bringing physical fitness to the homeless community of Paris. Inactivity is a growing public health concern, but especially in lower income communities. To address this challenge, Omnigym installed an outdoor gym at…
Red Sea Coral Dying From Heat Stress is Being Revived With Probiotics
Published: September 5, 2026 21:58
Coral dying from heat stress has been revived after scientists successfully applied probiotic and post-biotic treatments in open seas for the the first time. Although probiotics have previously been shown to rehabilitate corals in South Florida and in…
12 Golden Puppies in One Litter Reunite With Mom On First Birthday: ‘It turned into a real extended family’
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-golden-puppies-in-one-litter-reunite-with-mom-on-first-birthday/
Published: September 5, 2026 18:13
A litter of 12 unexpected puppies were reunited with their golden mom and dad to celebrate their first birthday as a family. The humans, crucial to this dog family, were also there, reminiscing about when sister Rhian was babysitting her brother Meirion’s…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/horoscope-from-rob-brezsnys-free-will-astrology-9-5-2026/
Published: September 5, 2026 10:00
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is 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 over a…
Good News in History, September 5
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060905/
Published: September 5, 2026 07:00
252 years ago today, the First Continental Congress was organized in Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia, after the British Navy implemented a blockade of Boston Harbor and the Parliament of Great Britain passed the punitive Intolerable Acts in response to the…
Endangered Salmon Return to California Rivers in Incredible Numbers: ‘Everybody’s just ecstatic’
Published: September 4, 2026 18:30
A record 30,000 coho salmon returned to central California rivers last season—up 10x from an average of 3,000 over the last decade—and double the total of last season. Running up the rivers which empty into the Mendocino coast, the proliferation among the…
Neighbors Get Swept Up in Man’s Viral Journey to Clean a NYC Street Block Every Day for 100 Days
Published: September 4, 2026 15:30
In New York City, something magical has happened along the sidewalk in Washington Heights that can best be described in a metaphor. In the East, the lotus is not only a food source, an ornamental, and a religious symbol, it also serves as a convenient…
A Terrier Rescued After Spending 2 Days Underground Lost in a Badger Warren
Published: September 4, 2026 13:00
A very English story of peril and rescue comes to us now from Nottinghamshire, where a man’s terrier was stuck underground for 2 days after getting lost in a badger warren. Cello is a 6-year-old parson Russell terrier, and he was out walking with his owner…
After 30 Years of Estranged Trains, Sweden and Finland Re-Connect Their Railway Lines
Published: September 4, 2026 12:10
Early on a Monday morning in early August, a train rumbled across a thawed out Arctic landscape in Finland before screeching to a halt at its final destination at a border crossing with Sweden. It may sound ordinary for rail-loving European societies, but…
Indian Home Stays Cool Without A/C Through Clever Clay Architecture
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/indian-home-stays-cool-without-a-c-through-clever-clay-architecture/
Published: September 3, 2026 19:00
Every summer it seems there’s a part of the world experiencing record temperatures, so perhaps it’s time for architects to design buildings designed to resist heat as easily as possible. GNN has reported, mostly in Asia, about firms that specialize in…
Survey Finds Blackbirds to Have the Most Beautiful Songs in the Avian World–Science Explains Why
Published: September 3, 2026 15:30
The next time you hear a blackbird singing in the dead of night, know that you’re listening to the most pleasant song in the world. What the bird lacks in dressage it makes up for in repertoire, a new survey and study from the University of Tübingen found…
3 Million Oysters Eaten by New Yorkers Are Rebuilding the City’s Reefs
Published: September 3, 2026 13:00
On Governor’s Island in New York City, a nonprofit is turning wasted oyster shells into new oyster reefs that filter pollutants from the harbor, absorb wave energy, and supply the city’s restaurant industry. Called the Billion Oyster Project, the objective…
Common Supplement Rivals Antibiotics for Severe Gum Disease When Taken with Low-Dose Aspirin
Published: September 3, 2026 11:00
A combination of omega-3 and low-dose aspirin performed about as well as antibiotics in a yearlong study of people with severe gum disease, or periodontitis. It raises the possibility of an alternative treatment for some patients at a time when multiple…
Good News in History, September 3
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060903/
Published: September 3, 2026 07:00
Happy Birthday to Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding, who turns 40 today. He was a champion skateboarder in his teens after undergoing two open-heart surgeries as an infant. He became first person to compete in and…
Belligerents in This 6-year Military Standoff Agree to Swap Rifles for Ballots
Published: September 2, 2026 18:30
A civil war, military standoff, and a state experiencing double-government are all hopefully set to end after Libya’s rival factions agreed to hold elections. The breakthrough occurred in a signing ceremony Sunday at the United Nations Support Mission to…
Stray Cat Nursed Back to Health by Train Staff, Climbs the Ranks to Become Stationmaster
Published: September 2, 2026 15:30
Japan is nothing if not a servant to tradition; even if the tradition is a little strange. Admittedly a little less strange than the annual Kanamara Matsuri festival in Kawasaki (parental guidance suggested) the custom of railway lines promoting cats to…
Original Picasso Stolen 8 Years Ago Found Hanging in Relinquished Apartment by Milwaukee Landlord
Published: September 2, 2026 13:00
Whether it’s cleaning out an attic or a Wisconsin apartment, in one landlord’s case, finding an original Pablo Picasso work might seem like an unbelievable stroke of luck. GNN knows slightly better—every year pieces by the most famous Spanish artist seem…
Last-Minute Flood Warning Saved Over 900 Nepal Students, School Principal Said
Published: September 2, 2026 11:00
More than 900 students and 16 faculty members escaped before the tragic flood on the border with China and Nepal destroyed a school. They are alive today because of a truly last-minute warning by the school’s accountant, who like Paul Revere, ran through…
Good News in History September 2
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Published: September 2, 2026 07:00
Happy 62nd Birthday to Keanu Reeves, the actor who might be called one of the nicest guys in show business. The Canadian started his career with humor and light-hearted films like Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, before moving onto becoming an action…
Pokémon Fans Rally to Help Child After He Was Scammed Out of His Most Valuable Card
Published: September 1, 2026 15:30
A heartwarming story of a community putting values above value comes from the convention floor of Pokémon XP. At the August 29th event in San Francisco, venture capitalist Eric Bahn shared that his son was scammed while trading Pokémon cards with an adult.…
WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-free After 42 Days Without New Cases
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Published: September 1, 2026 13:00
Even as their Congolese neighbors battle the worst Ebola outbreak in its history, Uganda has registered 42 days without any new cases. The achievement was marked by the WHO, heavily involved in supporting the two countries in their struggle against the…
Good Samaritan Helps Mother After Seeing Her Destroyed Home on the News: “He’s been a blessing”
Published: September 1, 2026 11:00
From the Bronx comes the story of a Good Samaritan who donated what he could spare to help a woman he’d seen on the news newly-impoverished at the hands of a house fire. Months later, and history now shows that it was this gesture of generosity which…