Good morning, everyone. I want to begin with our good news update. This Sunday tradition matters. With a war unfolding in Iran and the world feeling loud and overwhelming, choosing to pause and recognize what is good is not naïve. It is necessary. There is more light in this world than we are often shown, and we will keep making space for it here. We did it after the Venezuela attack. We did it after the horrific murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
We are doing it now in the wake of another war. I have read your messages. I know many of you feel overwhelmed. So start your morning with something steady and good. A full news update will come later this afternoon.
I would love for you to share one piece of good news from your own life in the comments. Big or small. Personal or professional. Let’s continue building a community that stays informed and lifts one another up.
My good news is that this week was pivotal for this platform. We interviewed Vice President Harris and Governor Newsom and are setting the stage to interview every 2028 hopeful in the months ahead. We are building something significant and something different.
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Here’s some good news:
- After his granddaughter posted a request online, nearly 50 classic car owners surprised 80-year-old Colorado cancer patient Max Archuleta by forming a parade of vintage vehicles past his Lakewood home, giving the lifelong car enthusiast one last unforgettable show as drivers waved, honked, and decorated their cars in his honor.
- In Chicago, 30-year-old Lio Cundiff jumped into Lake Michigan to save a baby whose stroller was blown into the water by strong winds, and with help from American Airlines pilot Luis Kapost, who steadied him using his jacket, he kept the infant afloat until first responders arrived, with both baby and rescuer later treated at the hospital.
- A New Jersey baby born at just 24 weeks and weighing 1 pound, 5 ounces has gone home after a 285-day NICU stay at Virtua Voorhees Hospital—cared for by the same neonatologist who treated her mother there more than 30 years ago—with doctors celebrating her recovery from severe prematurity complications and calling her discharge “very rewarding.”
- A fourth-grade class in Florida went viral after students showered a classmate with praise and encouragement in a heartwarming show of support, demonstrating how small acts of kindness can make a big difference for someone in need.
- On LSU’s Senior Night, Coach Kim Mulkey subbed in walk-on Izzy Besselman for the final 45 seconds of an 89–73 win over Tennessee, giving the senior—who hasn’t played in nearly two years due to a heart condition—a tearful final home appearance as teammates and coaches praised her leadership, resilience, and selflessness.
- During near-whiteout blizzard conditions on Long Island, snow plow driver Kenny McGowan spotted two dogs running along an icy roadway, activated his sirens, and maneuvered his truck sideways to block traffic and protect them before they burrowed into a three-foot snowdrift. With help from Good Samaritans, he lifted the uncollared, bonded Labrador mixes into his truck and brought them to a nearby shelter, where staff said they could have frozen to death; the microchipped dogs were later reunited safely with their owners.
- During an amateur soccer match in Istanbul, a goalkeeper accidentally struck a passing seagull with a kicked ball, knocking it seemingly lifeless to the turf; a player wearing number 5 rushed over, performed CPR until the bird showed signs of life, and then handed it to medical staff as stunned teammates and opponents looked on before the match resumed.
- A Chicago mail carrier, Lavonte Harvey, went viral after singing to a woman’s grandmother who had recently lost her husband, and after the family shared the video online, strangers raised enough money through GoFundMe to buy him a new car—dramatically shortening his commute and opening new opportunities as he continues using music to spread joy in his community.
- South Africa’s Rhisotope Project, led by the University of the Witwatersrand, is embedding non-harmful radioactive isotopes into rhino horns so they can be detected by radiation scanners already installed at ports and airports worldwide. Six months of 24/7 monitoring and biological testing found no harm to the animals. Conservationists hope the five-year treatment will deter poaching, reduce trafficking, and offer a more cost-effective, long-term alternative to dehorning and heavily armed anti-poaching patrols.
- Researchers from City University of Hong Kong have developed an experimental eco-friendly, water-based battery that uses magnesium chloride or calcium chloride—salts commonly used in tofu production—as a neutral, non-toxic electrolyte, achieving up to 120,000 charge cycles while avoiding the fire risks and hazardous waste concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries
- A goldendoodle abandoned at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after its owner was arrested on animal abuse charges was later adopted by Officer Skeeter Black, one of the responding officers, giving the dog, renamed Jet Blue, a permanent home with the officer and his family.
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- A 20-year-old bride in South Dakota went viral after dancing at her wedding reception while undergoing essential cystic fibrosis treatment with a nebulizer and oscillation vest, sharing a video that inspired millions by showing how she manages her condition without letting it overshadow major life moments.
- Fossils first unearthed in 1960 in Western Australia and long misidentified were rediscovered decades later in a U.S. museum, revealing they belonged in part to Aphaneramma, a giant, crocodile-headed temnospondyl amphibian that swam between what are now Norway and Australia 250 million years ago, helping scientists better understand the evolution and survival of these ancient species.
- A rare Asian golden cat, known in Thai folklore as the “fire tiger,” was captured on a trail camera in Khao Luang National Park, marking an uncommon sighting of the elusive and vulnerable wildcat whose global population is estimated to range widely due to its secretive nature.
- A 20-year international study of humpback whales in New Caledonia found that older males are increasingly more successful at fathering calves than younger rivals, likely because their more refined songs and competitive behaviors give them an edge as populations recover from whaling; researchers used genetic testing and epigenetic aging techniques to track paternity and shifting age dynamics in the rebounding species
- As Monopoly marks its 90th anniversary, 1985 World Champion Jason Bunn shared his winning strategies, including prioritizing orange properties for their high return, building three houses quickly, buying every property possible to strengthen negotiations, using jail strategically late in the game, and sticking to official rules to keep games fast and competitive.
- The UK’s first geothermal power plant at United Downs in Cornwall has begun operations, drilling more than three miles underground to harness 190°C water to generate 24/7 renewable electricity for 10,000 homes while also extracting lithium from the mineral-rich brine for battery production, marking a major step in domestic clean energy and critical mineral supply.
- Astronomer Matija Ćuk proposes that about 500 million years ago an extra Saturn moon collided with Titan, enlarging it and triggering gravitational changes that explain Saturn’s tilt, wobble, and possibly even the formation of its rings—a theory supported by Cassini data and computer simulations and described by outside experts as highly plausible.
See you soon.
— Aaron
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