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What to actually eat after a workout, according to sports dietitians
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Anyone who has ever gone hard at the gym on a Monday and then struggled to get off the couch on Wednesday knows exactly…
Earth Day at 56: why the 2026 theme carries more weight than usual
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On April 22, 1970, roughly 20 million Americans took to the streets, campuses, and parks to demand that the government treat the environment as…
Five 'missing' bird species were rediscovered in 2025, offering hope to conservationists
With the new changes, the overall number of “lost” birds, as defined in a 2022 study, dropped to 120 from the 163 listed when the list was first published.
10 science-backed ways to feel more 'at home' in your own house
From avoiding high-contrast colors to redesigning your space to better fit your social life, these are 10 expert-backed tips on feeling more comfortable at home.
Their homes burned down in the LA fires. She's bringing them back — one brushstroke at a time
In 2025, the 72-year-old artist began volunteering with Homes in Memoriam in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Forbes announces 'True Net Worth' to track how much billionaires give away
The editor of the Forbes Billionaires List introduced a new method to track wealth: How much money the world’s richest people are giving away.
This 13-year-old has earned nearly half a million followers by cooking meals for his unhoused neighbors
The 13-year-old has joined the likes of Chef José Andrés and Dr. Bernice A. King as a community “builder.”
Meet Mr. Trash Wheel and His Trash-Catching Friends
Cigarette butt. Gatorade bottle cap. Part of a Clif Bar wrapper. Cigarette butt. Fake nail. Styrofoam piece. Drinking straw. Styrofoam piece. Cigarette butt. With gloved hands, Mallory Willem sorts quickly…
The science of why you keep falling for the same type of person
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people have a type. Ask them to describe it and they will, with varying degrees of self-awareness: the brooding creative, the high-achiever who…
Why Western scientists are turning to Indigenous knowledge
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Marco Hatch describes his own work with characteristic dry humor: “I’m a glorified clam counter.” What he’s actually doing is more complicated. As a…
Conservationists work together to save endangered slow loris, one of the world's rarest primates
One of the world’s most endangered primates was rescued in early April, but its release back into the wild comes with caveats.
The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. This aquarium just saved 35 of them
A total of 29 sea turtles were recently released back into the Gulf of Mexico, with eight more in recovery.
What We’re Reading: What Good Deed Would You Do With $500?
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. Giveaway What…
Light, scent, and sound: the free home refresh you haven’t tried yet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve arranged the furniture. You’ve put up the art. The room looks fine. But it still feels a little off, heavy or flat, like…
Artemis II shows the moon can still unite a divided world
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When 15 Girl Scouts in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, gathered to watch the Artemis II launch, troop leader Heather Willard wasn’t sure how captivated…
Practicing mindfulness leads to more than just relaxation. Here's how to get started
When people are mindful, they direct their attention toward their moment-to-moment bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts.
Malala shares the 3 steps she follows to keep fighting for change — even when hope feels lost
Malala just gave her first TED Talk — and she’s giving us all a pep talk in fighting for change.
Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum — and he's giving it to teachers for free
The NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation is on a mission to “get kids stoked about science.” He announced the next phase of his work at TED in Vancouver.
Texans were tired of waiting for state help from hurricanes. So they helped each other
Texans like Doris Brown have been looking for ways to protect their neighbors since Hurricane Harvey struck in 2017.
New Girl Scouts data: 85% of girls say they admire people for what they can do — not how they look
A new study from the Girl Scouts of the USA surveyed girls between the ages of 5 and 13.
UK startup turns festival urine into forest-grade fertilizer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Only seven percent of Britain’s native woodlands are in good condition. Pests, pathogens, and invasive species have worked through the rest. And rising fertilizer…
The gardening trick that gives vegetables a head start on weeds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The moment you plant a seed, a race begins. Your vegetable seedlings need to establish themselves before weeds do, and the longer germination takes,…
Alabama 'hurricane-prepped' the roofs of 53,000 homes. Here's how they measured up during an actual hurricane
Since 2016, the Strengthen Alabama Homes program has installed fortified roofs on more than 53,000 homes in the state.
Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles
It is incredibly rare for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surprise during a recent beach cleanup.
The Verdant Refuge of India’s Sacred Groves
A herd of goats makes its way through a stubbly, dry grassland to a hilly grove. As they get closer, the air becomes noticeably cooler, the vegetation denser, the grass…
The low-effort way to build real connection: finding your third place
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people have two main places: home and work. The idea that you need a third sounds obvious the moment you hear it, which…
Smartphone test detects water contamination in under a minute
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After a flood, a pipe break, or a contamination event, one of the most pressing questions is also one of the hardest to answer…
Some polar bears are showing unprecedented resilience to climate change
Polar bears in Svalbard are better off than researchers anticipated.
Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 – Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches
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An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper
A green sea turtle the size of a manhole cover was found stranded by the San Gabriel River in January.
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🌞 Good News Network
The largest dedicated positive news site. Updated multiple times daily with uplifting stories from around the world.
🌱 Positive News
The world’s longest-established positive news publication. High-quality solutions-focused journalism since 1993.
💚 Good Good Good
Helping you feel more hopeful and do more good. Covers community stories and acts of kindness.
🎶 Reasons to be Cheerful
Founded by David Byrne. Solutions-based stories about what’s actually working in the world.
☀️ The Optimist Daily
Making solutions the news. Covers solutions-oriented journalism in health, science, and society.
✅ YES! Magazine
Nonprofit publisher covering social justice, sustainability, and positive community solutions.
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