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Welcome to /c/UpliftingNews, a dedicated space where optimism and positivity converge to bring you the most heartening and inspiring stories from around the world. We strive to curate and share content that lights up your day, invigorates your spirit, and inspires you to spread positivity in your own way. This is a sanctuary for those seeking a break from the incessant negativity often found in today's news cycle. From acts of everyday kindness to large-scale philanthropic efforts, from individual achievements to community triumphs, we bring you news that gives hope, fosters empathy, and strengthens the belief in humanity's capacity for good.

Here in /c/UpliftingNews, we uphold the values of respect, empathy, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive and vibrant community. We encourage you to share your positive news, comment, engage in uplifting conversations, and find solace in the goodness that exists around us. We are more than a news-sharing platform; we are a community built on the power of positivity and the collective desire for a more hopeful world. Remember, your small acts of kindness can be someone else's big ray of hope. Be part of the positivity revolution; share, uplift, inspire!

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Diesel the escaped pet donkey found living with elk after five years (www.theguardian.com)

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cross-posted from: https://real.lemmy.fan/post/4460250

Living his best life

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The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts (apnews.com)

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He Spent 23 Years Searching for His Daughter. Last Month, He Found Her. (www.sixthtone.com)

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‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ handed keys to new Texas home 85 years after racist mob burned it down (www.independent.co.uk)

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WWII veteran walks across graduation stage 81 years after getting drafted (www.independent.co.uk)

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Marlon Wayans defied haters by posting Pride pics honoring his trans son (www.lgbtqnation.com)

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Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in sweeping order (www.washingtonpost.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16612507

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San Diego helps Calgary get a critical piece of pipe for their ruptured water main ❤️ (vxtwitter.com)

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For context, a water main blew, and the city of Calgary has been under strict water rationing for the past handful of days. The new pipe should arrive later this week from California :)

https://www.calgary.ca/emergencies/critical-water-main-break-june-2024.html?redirect=/16avewatermain

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A veteran came out as gay in his obituary. Now, his family is praising his final 'salute' (www.advocate.com)

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The Magnet Fisherman’s Dilemma: What to Do With $70,000 Before It Disintegrates - The New York Times (Free article) (archive.ph)

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It's pretty cool that the government has a department that can delicately extract damaged money and return new bills to people. I wish this article went into the process of how they do it!

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Morocco: Harnessing forgotten crops to combat global hunger and climate change | Africanews (www.africanews.com)

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By leveraging the unique climatic conditions of Benguérir, Phenoma is not only addressing local agricultural challenges but also contributing valuable insights and solutions to the global fight against food insecurity and climate change.

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Startup creates Lego-like brick that can store air pollution for centuries (www.yahoo.com)

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Voyager 1 returning science data again (spacenews.com)

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Free contraception helps Finland reduce teenage abortions by 66% (www.reuters.com)

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Low traffic neighborhoods in London reclaiming streets from cars (reasonstobecheerful.world)

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Washington State Bans Single-Use Foam That Breaks up and Pollutes Waterways for Orcas and Salmon (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)

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In Vermont, a Glimpse of a Plant Last Seen a Century Ago, Now Rediscovered - The New York Times (Paywall removed) (archive.ph)

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They found a plant thought to be exinct in the area, and got super excited when they found it. Seeds have been forwarded to a seed bank. The article is worth a read and is fairly short :)

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Every Elephant Has Its Own Name, Study Suggests [Paywall removed] (www.nytimes.com)

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Viral Zoom Court Driver Finally Gets His Learner’s Permit (www.thedailybeast.com)

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He helped bring back American POWs in Normandy. 80 years later, he got married there (www.npr.org)