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Stop doomscrolling! Lift your spirits with good news stories that prove the world is full of inspiring people.
What It’s Like Being One of the Few Black Pilots in the World
As one of a few Black pilots, Courtland Savage understands that with access comes responsibility.
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12 LGBTQ Activists Who Have Changed American History
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21 Moving Photos of Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus
Tough times can truly bring out the best in people.
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Real-people share stories about what they're most looking forward to doing after self-quarantine restrictions finally let up.
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I Survived Coronavirus—Here’s What I Want You to Know
I was one of the lucky ones, and, trust me, you don’t want to get this.
These Uplifting Stories of Neighbors Helping During Coronavirus Will Inspire You to Do the Same
In times of crisis, people can be truly amazing.
The Nicest Place in Mississippi: Jourdan River Estates
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A student club is making it their mission to make high school a friendlier place for kids who could use...
The One Thing Natural Disaster Survivors Wish They’d Done Differently to Prepare
If you're in the path of a hurricane or another natural disaster, what's the one thing you should always do?...
Montecito, CA
It was a tough winter in the idyllic California town of Montecito. First, wildfires, then, a deadly mudslide. Now, the...
Roseland Collegiate Prep in Santa Rosa, CA
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Like something out of a black and white movie, Westport is one of those classic American small towns with chivalry...
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