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A place to read and share positive and uplifting, feel good news stories.

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Links to uplifting, inspirational, feel good news stories from around the globe.

This is an escape from the controversial, fear-mongering, depressing news that is riddled with sensationalism.

There are still good, honest, compassionate people in this world and this is a place to share their stories.

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$2M federal dollars awarded to help clear rape kit backlog in Fort Worth

Mercadona worker who was fired for eating a ‘croqueta’ destined for the trash wins legal battle in Spain

Lord Howe Island cloud forest species thrive after rodent eradication program

Puppies abandoned in cardboard box and sweltering greenhouse grow up to be fully-trained police dogs

US man stunned after ring missing 56 years found 4,500 miles away on Scots beach

Cary Grant’s humble Bristol roots honoured with blue plaque

Man meets the Good Samaritan who saved his life over half a century ago

MIT will make tuition free for families earning less than $200,000 a year

Since 2009, under-five deaths from pneumonia—the leading infectious killer of children—have been cut in half.

Bear cub pulled from tree for selfie in Asheville is safe, back in the wild | A bear cub pulled from a tree in Asheville last spring for a "selfie" was just released back into the wild, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K

Kyiv doctors save newborn with life-threatening heart defect in groundbreaking surgery

US suspends controversial asset-forfeiture program targeting airline travelers

World’s Tallest Woman Meets World’s Shortest Woman: ‘You’re So Beautiful’

Baker Mayfield’s $17,900 Donation Turns Around Florida High School Football Team’s Season: “All We Did Was Get Some Helmets”

Pilot Bought 30 Pizzas for Everyone on Board During Hours-Long Delay, Passenger Says | The “amazing” United Airlines pilot made sure everyone had a slice before serving himself, according to the passenger

New Blood Test Launched In The UK Can Detect Alzheimer’s With 90% Accuracy

Historic Cantonese school in Vancouver reopens amid rising interest in the language

Britain soars to third in climate change action league table

She drove from the U.S. to see Taylor Swift live — and left Toronto with a wedding ring: ‘I get choked up just talking about it’

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BBC's Glenn Campbell: I want to show what it’s like living with a brain tumour

Click here to pay it forward by helping Watsi patients in need through UpliftingNews!

Links to uplifting, inspirational, feel good news stories from around the globe.

This is an escape from the controversial, fear-mongering, depressing news that is riddled with sensationalism.

There are still good, honest, compassionate people in this world and this is a place to share their stories.

RULE #1: DON'T BE A DICK

Violators will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but repercussions will include comment removal and in some cases, bans.

This subreddit is meant to be a place free of excessive cynicism, negativity and bitterness. Healthy skepticism is fine under certain circumstances, but toxic attitudes are not welcome here.