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. US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent

   Awaiting trials, this imaging tech could let surgeons skip suction and still see clearly during procedures. Source: US startup unveils real-time tool that makes blood translucent Pretty cool.

2. Waste to painkiller? Bacteria convert plastic into paracetamol

   Scientists at University of Edinburgh made paracetamol from PET plastic bottles using bacteria with near-zero emissions. Source: Waste to painkiller? Bacteria convert plastic into paracetamol Aka acetaminophen. Very cool.

3. Retired firefighter finds new hobby: Rescuing hikers on mountain trails

   “When somebody’s in trouble,” Zeto said, “I can’t imagine somebody not doing everything to help.” Source: Retired firefighter finds new hobby: Rescuing hikers on mountain trails Excellent.

4. Nurses, doctors, throw surprise graduation for Fort Worth high school senior too sick to make ceremony

   When illness stole her walk across the stage, strangers built her a new one, down a hospital hallway lined with applause. Source: Nurses, doctors, throw surprise graduation for Fort Worth high school senior too sick to make ceremony Lovely story.

5. Meet the harpist breaking barriers and inspiring musicians of color in the Philadelphia suburbs

   Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she’s making a name for herself in the world of classical music. Source: Meet the harpist breaking barriers and inspiring musicians of color in the Philadelphia suburbs Inspiring.

6. Bear necessity: lid stuck around US animal’s neck removed after two years

   Michigan wildlife experts surprised by the bear’s ability to eat and sleep despite the uncomfortable accessory Source: Bear necessity: lid stuck around US animal’s neck removed after two years Unlucky bear -> lucky bear

7. New Zealand gives thumbs up to ‘magic mushrooms’ for depression treatment

   Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound once primarily known as a party drug, is increasingly being recognised for its medical potential. Source: New Zealand gives thumbs up to ‘magic mushrooms’ for depression treatment So much potential in nature.

8. Sensors equipped on drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse gas emissions

   Forest fire prevention and control agencies in São Carlos, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, will soon have help from the sky to detect fires more quickly and combat them before they grow out of control and cannot be extinguished. Source: Sensors equipped on drones can detect fires and monitor greenhouse […]

9. 76-year-old Calgary graduate David Jackson proves it’s never too late to learn

   At an age when many are well into retirement, David Jackson is walking across the graduation stage at Calgary’s Mount Royal University – and he’s already planning his next degree. Source: 76-year-old Calgary graduate David Jackson proves it’s never too late to learn Love it!

10. 1953 wedding photo discovered in library book: ‘Lost & found love story’

    “As soon as I looked at the picture, I recognized my grandma and grandpa,” said Sarah Ruggirello, 36. “I was completely stunned.” Source: 1953 wedding photo discovered in library book: ‘Lost & found love story’ (gift link) Sweet.