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A Hungry Cleaning Lady Bit into an Apple and Solved the Case of Legendary Diamond Heist.
It’s a beautiful stone no, the Grand Condé diamond? Its presence in the public eye was almost lost 100 years ago, but thanks—of all people—to a hungry...
Good News NetworkThe Goat-Cow Is Spain’s Wildfire-Fighting Secret Weapon.
“In Galicia, we have lots of rain and strong sun, so vegetation grows quickly and it’s hard to control,” shouts José Taboada, as we hurtle up a steep,...
Reasons to be Cheerful32-years-ago Whitney Houston left World Cup viewers stunned by an unparalleled vocal performance.
"I Want to Dance With Somebody" has never sounded like this.
UpworthyGood News in History, July 13.
Happy Birthday to Sir Patrick Stewart who turns 86 years old today. The English actor of stage and film grew up poor, yet not only excels in Shakespea...
Good News NetworkHow the ancient art of candle making is creating a brighter future for refugees.
In the US, refugees are being hired to make candles, helping them earn money, practise English and build a CV.
Positive NewsJWST finds rare planet with different atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk.
JWST shows WASP-121 b has different atmospheric conditions at dawn and dusk, exposing heat transport on an extreme world.
The Brighter Side of NewsWhat We’re Reading: World Cup Carousing — With Reusable Cups.
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....
Reasons to be CheerfulThe schools giving children a say in how they are run.
As trust in democracy declines, a project putting pupils’ voices at the heart of school life is proving its worth.
Positive NewsThe Earth is tearing itself apart near Vancouver Island in the Pacific Northwest.
New seismic images suggest the Cascadia subduction zone is breaking apart piece by piece off Vancouver Island.
The Brighter Side of NewsThe Small Wisconsin City That Defeated a Giant Data Center.
This story was originally published by Next City, a nonprofit newsroom reporting on solutions for equitable and just cities. Get Next City’s stories i...
Reasons to be CheerfulBoston Marathon Runners Praised for Stopping to Help Injured Competitor Cross Finish Line (WATCH).
Two runners at the Boston Marathon stopped mid-race to help a fellow competitor who had collapsed due to severe leg cramps. Spectator Sasi Bejrakashem...
Good News NetworkThe surprise pushback against America’s junk food culture.
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food.
Positive NewsGold’s origins lie beneath the ocean deep inside the Earth’s mantle.
Gold beneath island arcs may start concentrating deep in the mantle through repeated, water-aided melting.
The Brighter Side of NewsFC Barcelona debuts jerseys designed by fan with Down syndrome to raise awareness.
Artist Anna Vives created the jerseys for World Down Syndrome Day.
UpworthyHeart of Arvada girls soccer beats louder than ever as Colorado welcomes its first professional women's team.
There's a lot to love about soccer in Colorado, and Denver7 is proud to be the official broadcast partner of Denver Summit FC. Our Maggy Wolanske shar...
Denver7 Good NewsIndian Home Stays Cool Without A/C Through Clever Clay Architecture.
Every summer it seems there’s a part of the world experiencing record temperatures, so perhaps it’s time for architects to design buildings designed t...
Good News NetworkStray Cat Nursed Back to Health by Train Staff, Climbs the Ranks to Become Stationmaster.
Japan is nothing if not a servant to tradition; even if the tradition is a little strange. Admittedly a little less strange than the annual Kanamara M...
Good News NetworkOriginal Picasso Stolen 8 Years Ago Found Hanging in Vacant Apartment by Milwaukee Landlord.
Whether it’s cleaning out an attic or a Wisconsin apartment, in one landlord’s case, finding an original Pablo Picasso work might seem like an unbelie...
Good News NetworkWant to See a Tiger? Let These Women Be Your Guides.
It is dawn in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Most of the tourists waiting to start their safari have come to...
Reasons to be CheerfulArtist Creates Amazingly Detailed Drawings Using Only Typewriter Keystrokes (LOOK).
A London artist has created a series of amazing artworks—including a scene from Wimbledon’s centre court—using just keystrokes from a vintage typewrit...
Good News NetworkIn pictures: the circus artists rewriting the rules of ageing.
‘There’s something radical about seeing people reclaim play, performance and visibility later in life,’ say those behind an over-50s circus.
Positive NewsThe Spark: Banishing Cars With a Block Party.
Welcome back to The Spark, our monthly celebration of how people just like you are creating positive change, one meaningful step at a time. The Spark ...
Reasons to be CheerfulSub-2-Hour Marathon Finally Breached in Official Race as Sabastian Sawe Makes History in London.
The under-2-hour marathon mark has been broken officially for the first time—twice—by a pair of African runners at this year’s London Marathon. Thousa...
Good News NetworkMotoring Madmen Drive Across Africa in Famously Unreliable Three-Wheeled Car (WATCH).
Two men recently completed an unimaginable voyage across the continent of Africa driving a Reliant Robin. Their journey took over 90 days, during whic...
Good News NetworkCan Psychedelics Help Athletes Recover From Brain Injuries?
Robert Gallery looks like a picture of perfect strength. Broad-shouldered at 6-foot-7, heavily muscled arms inked, the former NFL offensive lineman’s ...
Reasons to be CheerfulThe Musician Racing to Preserve a Disappearing Soundscape.
It was the winter of 2011. The stage was set, the audience in place on a cold Delhi evening. The audience gasped audibly when Rewben Mashangva walked ...
Reasons to be Cheerful8-year-old’s ‘Sweet Monsters’ Drawing Chosen as Winning Design to Decorate Real Train.
Now from the Netherlands comes the delightful story of an 8-year-old’s dream design made reality on the carriages of a very special train. Hosted by t...
Good News NetworkHow Art Is Making People Healthier.
When Jamie Schuler teaches her Friday dance classes, some of her students stay seated. They follow her movements, some using just their upper or lower...
Reasons to be CheerfulDeaf filmmaker noticed ‘Sinners’ director casually signing at the Oscars. She was moved.
It was so seamless that many people may not have even noticed.
UpworthyMoldova’s Secret Mosaic Masterpieces.
The central bus station in Chisinau is a place of unexpected beauty. Spanning an entire wall at the back, beyond mundane rows of faded blue seats and ...
Reasons to be Cheerful'First Time Dad' A.J. Allen uses Tiktok to offer parenting advice and guidance for new fathers.
TikTok content creator and "First Time Dad" A.J. Allen is using his platform to provide practical advice for dads by highlighting his experiences of b...
Denver7 Good NewsWNBA's Caitlin Clark, NBA's Isaiah Jackson team up to help build family a home.
Basketball stars Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Isaiah Jackson of the Indiana Pacers teamed up this week to help a family in need begin their ...
Denver7 Good NewsPreschool teacher to donate part of her liver to save former student's life.
A Western New York preschool teacher is donating part of her liver to help save the life of her former student, 5-year-old Ezra Toczek.
Denver7 Good NewsBarbie collection honors Venus Williams and other women athletes.
Barbie is honoring nine women athletes, including tennis player and icon Venus Williams, with a new collection of its role model dolls.
Denver7 Good NewsAt 23 weeks pregnant, woman outruns 7,900 others to win half marathon.
After Saturday's performance at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon, Anna Rohrer said she showed that "women have superpowers.
Denver7 Good News18-year-old music prodigy earns master's degree at Indiana University.
Tiara Abraham earned her master’s degree from Indiana University on Friday. The accomplishment makes her the youngest to do so in 2024 across all IU c...
Denver7 Good News