Not All News Is Bad!

"Not All News Is Bad" is a website dedicated to curating and sharing positive, uplifting, and heartwarming news stories from around the world. The platform aims to counterbalance the often overwhelming negativity found in mainstream media by highlighting stories of kindness, resilience, innovation, and progress. It covers various topics, including acts of goodwill, environmental breakthroughs, medical advancements, and inspiring personal achievements.

In terms of its relationship to providing uplifting news, "Not All News Is Bad" serves as a refreshing antidote to the typical focus on conflict, crisis, and despair in traditional news outlets. By showcasing stories that celebrate human potential and collective progress, the site seeks to inspire hope, foster connection, and remind readers that there is still much good happening in the world. Through its carefully curated content, the platform encourages readers to engage with the world more optimistically and constructively, reinforcing the idea that not all news has to be bad.

1. Utah ranger who jumped into Provo River to save woman says he ‘wasn’t going to let her go under’

   Ranger Wyatt Manis says he didn’t have time to think about being cold when he ran into the Provo River on June 28 to rescue a paddleboarder trapped under a trestle bridge. Source: Utah ranger who jumped into Provo River to save woman says he ‘wasn’t going to let her go under’ Well done.

2. Man Spends 27 Years Transforming Home Garden into Amazing 4-Season Oasis That’s Raised Half-Million for Charity

   A self-taught gardener spent 27 years transforming his yard into a spectacular oasis that’s one of the finest private gardens in Britain. Source: Man Spends 27 Years Transforming Home Garden into Amazing 4-Season Oasis That’s Raised Half-Million for Charity Beautiful.

3. Kids across Texas raise thousands for flood relief with lemonade stands

   In the wake of deadly flooding, young people across Texas are giving back to Camp Mystic in a sweet way. Source: Kids across Texas raise thousands for flood relief with lemonade stands Love it.

4. This AI can detect surgical site infections from patient pictures

   Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed an AI system that can detect surgical site infections from photos submitted by patients. Source: This AI can detect surgical site infections from patient pictures Cool AI use case.

5. New test uses coffee stains for 100x boost in disease detection

   A coffee-ring-based test is 100 times more sensitive than current COVID kits and can also detect sepsis at home. Source: New test uses coffee stains for 100x boost in disease detection Cool. (And of course “coffee ring” caught my eye.)

6. Johns Hopkins teaches robot to perform a gallbladder removal on a realistic patient – The Robot Report

   During the operation, Johns Hopkins said the robot responded to voice commands from the team, like a novice surgeon working with a mentor. Source: Johns Hopkins teaches robot to perform a gallbladder removal on a realistic patient – The Robot Report Fascinating.

7. These siblings raised $620K for cancer research in just 7 weeks, while one was battling leukemia himself

   Cedar Connell was diagnosed with an aggressive type of blood cancer at just 15 years old. He and his sister took inspiration from his hospital stays to launch a unique fundraiser for cancer research. Source: These siblings raised $620K for cancer research in just 7 weeks, while one was battling leukemia himself Impressive.

8. Dogs can provide stress relief in canine tele-therapy, according to new study

   Researchers set out to discover whether therapy dogs’ mental health support could apply beyond a screen. Source: Dogs can provide stress relief in canine tele-therapy, according to new study Love it. (Though it sounds similar to a day on my TikTok feed. )

9. 1,500 bikers show up to escort motorcycle-loving teen to prom

   The bullied teen was “over the moon” when around 1,500 kind bikers showed up. Source: 1,500 bikers show up to escort motorcycle-loving teen to prom Wow.

10. Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is ‘rated R, parental advisory required’

      Animal shelter employees were enjoying a rare quiet moment in the lobby when a yell came from a room designated for small animals: “Shut the f— up.” Source: Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is ‘rated R, parental advisory required’ Ha! He’ll fit right in, in certain homes.