Uplifting News
- Diesel the escaped pet donkey found living with elk after five yearswww.theguardian.com Diesel the escaped pet donkey found living with elk after five years
California family lets Diesel ‘live his best life’ with his new herd after he got loose on a camping trip
cross-posted from: https://real.lemmy.fan/post/4460250 >Living his best life
- The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation effortsapnews.com The Iberian lynx is back from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts
Successful conservation efforts mean that the animal, native to Spain and Portugal, is now barely a vulnerable species.
- ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ handed keys to new Texas home 85 years after racist mob burned it downwww.independent.co.uk ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ moves home 85 years after racist mob burned it down
Opal Lee, who helped make Juneteenth a holiday, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year
- He Spent 23 Years Searching for His Daughter. Last Month, He Found Her.www.sixthtone.com He Spent 23 Years Searching for His Daughter. Last Month, He Found Her.
After his daughter was abducted in 2001, Shi Chunxin began a relentless campaign to find her and other Chinese victims of human trafficking. Now, his efforts have finally paid off.
- WWII veteran walks across graduation stage 81 years after getting draftedwww.independent.co.uk WWII veteran walks across graduation stage 81 years after getting drafted
Harlan Olson, aged 101, served in France and Germany
- Marlon Wayans defied haters by posting Pride pics honoring his trans sonwww.lgbtqnation.com Marlon Wayans defied haters by posting Pride pics honoring his trans son - LGBTQ Nation
The "In Living Color" and "Scary Movie" alum counts a trans son among his three kids.
- Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in sweeping orderwww.washingtonpost.com Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in sweeping order
The blanket pardon by Gov. Wes Moore will forgive decades of low-level marijuana possession charges for about 100,000 people.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16612507
- San Diego helps Calgary get a critical piece of pipe for their ruptured water main ❤️
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
- A veteran came out as gay in his obituary. Now, his family is praising his final 'salute'www.advocate.com A veteran came out as gay in his obituary. Now, his family is praising his final 'salute'
The niece of Edward Thomas Ryan, the decorated military veteran who came out as gay in his obituary, is proud her uncle "got to open doors for other people."
- The Magnet Fisherman’s Dilemma: What to Do With $70,000 Before It Disintegrates - The New York Times (Free article)
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!
- Morocco: Harnessing forgotten crops to combat global hunger and climate change | Africanewswww.africanews.com Morocco: Harnessing forgotten crops to combat global hunger and climate change | Africanews
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.
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.
- Startup creates Lego-like brick that can store air pollution for centurieswww.yahoo.com Bill Gates-backed startup creates Lego-like brick that can store air pollution for centuries: 'A milestone for affordably removing carbon dioxide from the air'
It plans to bury 50,000 tons of carbon dioxide next year.
- Voyager 1 returning science data againspacenews.com Voyager 1 returning science data again
The four instruments on NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft are returning science data for the first time since a computer malfunction last November.
- Low traffic neighborhoods in London reclaiming streets from carsreasonstobecheerful.world Low-Traffic Neighborhoods Are Reclaiming London's Streets From Cars
A controversial but effective policy is keeping residential streets quiet, getting more people walking and reducing pollution.
- In Vermont, a Glimpse of a Plant Last Seen a Century Ago, Now Rediscovered - The New York Times (Paywall removed)
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 :)
- Every Elephant Has Its Own Name, Study Suggests [Paywall removed]www.nytimes.com Every Elephant Has Its Own Name, Study Suggests
An analysis of elephant calls using an artificial intelligence tool suggests that the animals may use and respond to individualized rumbles.
- Viral Zoom Court Driver Finally Gets His Learner’s Permitwww.thedailybeast.com Viral Zoom Court Driver Finally Gets His Learner’s Permit
Corey Harris was filmed by his lawyer dancing outside the Secretary of State’s office after reportedly passing a theory test.
- Massive forest restoration project makes steadfast progress: 'This will be the largest natural structure on the planet'www.thecooldown.com Massive forest restoration project makes steadfast progress: 'This will be the largest natural structure on the planet'
Discover how a tree-planting movement with Trees for the Future is helping farmers and the planet.
- Little known US Cricket Team Wins Unlikely Match Against Pakistanwww.nytimes.com U.S. Scores Historic Cricket Win, but Only Pakistan Notices
Many Americans were oblivious to the magnitude of the World Cup victory against Pakistan on Thursday. But the pain was sharp in the cricket-mad nation.
It was a very unlikely win. Some, if not all players on this team have day jobs.
Paywall free version here: https://archive.ph/uQcS4
- Sweden to ban bottom fishing in territorial waterswww.euractiv.com Sweden to ban bottom fishing in territorial waters
Sweden is set to become the second EU country to ban bottom fishing in marine protected areas, going a step further than Greece's April decision by banning it in all territorial waters.
- Climate solution: Massachusetts town experiments with community heating and coolingapnews.com Climate solution: Massachusetts town experiments with community heating and cooling
A community in Massachusetts is about to become one of the first in the U.S. to be heated with geothermal, or ground source heat pumps, that are connected to each other.
- Tesco's Laser-Etched Avocados to Save on Packaging Waste - Core77www.core77.com Tesco's Laser-Etched Avocados to Save on Packaging Waste - Core77
"Laser avocado" sounds like a Doritos flavor, but it's actually a packaging technique being trialed by Tesco. In a bid to reduce packaging waste, the UK supermarket chain is laser-etching avocados rather than using barcode stickers. And for their avocado products that come in twin packs, they're dit...
I'm sharing this because any reduction in unnecessary packaging waste is good for the planet - and because I think laser-etching avocados is funny. 🙂
- Diamond industry 'in trouble' as lab-grown gemstones tank prices furtherwww.cnbc.com Diamond industry 'in trouble' as lab-grown gemstones tank prices further
"A diamond is forever," but perhaps not for the increasing number of consumers who are spurning the gemstone for its lab-grown counterparts and gold.
- We're closer to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 than we look – IEAelectrek.co We're closer to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 than we look – IEA
Governments are rolling out renewables at a record pace, and tripling capacity by 2030 is within reach – it's time to make Paris Agreement targets official.
> Nearly 50 countries are on track to reach or surpass their current plans – and China is by far the biggest contributor. It’s not yet set an official target, but China’s goal of 1,200 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030 – which it’s expected to surpass this year
- Scholastic releases Pride educator guide with resources for fighting anti-LGBTQ+ book banswww.lgbtqnation.com Scholastic releases Pride educator guide with resources for fighting anti-LGBTQ+ book bans - LGBTQ Nation
Last year, the company ended its policy of allowing schools to opt-out of receiving "divisive" LGBTQ+ books at book fairs.
- World-first tooth-regrowing drug will be given to humans in Septembernewatlas.com World-first tooth-regrowing drug will be given to humans in September
The world's first human trial of a drug that can regenerate teeth will begin in a few months, less than a year on from news of its success in animals. This paves the way for the medicine to be commercially available as early as 2030.
- Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Researchers Discover Novel Way To Potentially Halt Disease Progressionscitechdaily.com Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Researchers Discover Novel Way To Potentially Halt Disease Progression
Innovative research from Mount Sinai has also identified new pathways for research. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have achieved a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research. Their study identifies a promising method that could potentially slow or even stop the p
cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/10510968
> Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Researchers Discover Novel Way To Potentially Halt Disease Progression > > This study focuses on the manipulation of the plexin-B1 protein to enhance the brain’s ability to clear amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease, opening avenues for future therapeutic strategies to potentially halt the progression of the disease > > https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-024-01664-w
- Hector Aubertin went on a cross-Canada roadtrip with his pet goat named Jimmy
> Jimmy the goat was rejected by his mother, so Hector Aubertin stepped up and became his best friend [...] "Everywhere we go, people are doing double takes," Aubertin told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. "He's probably had his picture taken easily 100 times." [...] "After the first week or so, we formed a bond. I literally cannot go anywhere without him or he just starts blaa-ing. He wants to know where I am. He needs to be with me." [...] So when it came time to go on a long-planned road trip to Edmonton with his daughter to visit her sisters, Aubertin figured he had no choice but to bring Jimmy along for the ride. [...] "We go everywhere. We go to the stores. We go to Canadian Tire. I can get him to come to me, you know. I can get him to lay down if I need to. He listens very well," he said. "He's like a dog, but twice as fun and just a little bit harder to train." [...] "He is absolutely my best friend. We go everywhere together," Aubertin said. "He's done so much for me."
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- "'We go everywhere together,' says man who took baby goat on a cross-Canada road trip". Sheena Goodyear. 2024-05-30T21:22Z. CBC Radio (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/jimmy-travelling-goat-1.7219713)
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- Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret locationwww.bbc.co.uk Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location
A plant picked for its beautiful flowers then wiped out in the UK mainland makes a dramatic return.
A plant picked for its beautiful flowers then wiped out in the UK mainland makes a dramatic return.
- It's now illegal for Minnesota libraries to ban LGBTQ+ books under this new lawwww.advocate.com It's now illegal for Minnesota libraries to ban LGBTQ+ books under this new law
The North Star State has officially banned book bans.
- Scientists grow diamonds from scratch in 15 minutes thanks to groundbreaking new processwww.livescience.com Scientists grow diamonds from scratch in 15 minutes thanks to groundbreaking new process
Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal, atmospheric pressure and without a starter gem, which could make the precious gemstones easier to grow in the lab.
- Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows whyarstechnica.com Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows why
The benefits may seem small, but they can make a world of difference, patients say.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15666607
> Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows why
- 'Extraordinary' device could let paralysed people regain movement in arms and handsnews.sky.com 'Extraordinary' device could let paralysed people regain movement in arms and hands
The electrical stimulator could one day be used to help people with paralysis to walk, as well as improve recovery from strokes, say researchers.
- International Criminal Court chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leaderswww.abc.net.au ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes
The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor says he believes Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/12333064
> International Criminal Court chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas leaders
- Dog spared being put down by animal shelter joins ranks of first responders in Prince George'swww.nbcwashington.com Dog spared being put down by animal shelter joins ranks of first responders in Prince George's
An explosives dog in Prince George’s County who almost didn’t survive an Anne Arundel County animal shelter earlier this year is ready to protect and serve. Two-year-old German shepherd Boomer is one of Prince George’s County’s newest first responders. “He was a pound rescue set to be euthanized — p...
