Tigers Preparing to Return to Kazakhstan in World-First Big Cat Reintroduction Effort
nnIn a historic step toward the first-ever restoration of the tiger population to a nation where they were once extinct, two captive Siberian tigers have been translocated from Anna Paulowna Sanctuary, Netherlands, to the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve in Kazakhstan.nnThis remarkable event is part of an ambitious program led by the Government of Kazakhstan with support […]
First Flying Electric Ferry in US Will Shuttle Lake Tahoe Crowds With Zero Emissions
nnIn 2023, GNN reported that the world’s first ‘flying’ electric ferry boat had entered into mass production after sailing through its performance and safety tests.nnWell now, the Candela P-12 hydrofoil ferry boat is bound for these shores, having already begun service inside Stockholm.nnWith Lake Tahoe attracting over 15 million outdoor enthusiasts year-round, road congestion has […]
Mom Credits a Stranger’s Comment For Helping to Save Her Son’s Life
nnBecause a stranger had the mixture of compassion, bravery, and instincts to speak up, a little boy will live to become an adult.nnLittle did Sarah Love know, but her newborn baby was suffering from a rare genetic disease that might have taken his life. Yes, he was jaundiced at birth, but pediatricians at a wellness […]
Pet Pig Lights Up Kansas Old Folks Home with Cuddly Demeanor and Love for Cereal
nnA maintenance worker at a care home has begun bringing his pet pig to work, putting smiles on the faces of many of the residents.nnBrett Martin, from the Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, Kansas, first got the idea over the summer, 10 years or so after his children surprised him on his birthday with a […]
“More than kisses, letters mingle souls.” – John Donne
Quote of the Day: “More than kisses, letters mingle souls.” – John DonnennPhoto by: Anne NygårdnnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, November 27
On the day in 1960 and 1961, NHL legend Gordie Howe set two monumental milestones, becoming the first player to score 1,000 points, and a year later becoming the first player to play 1,000 games. Howe is referred to as Mr. Hockey, Mr. Everything, Mr. All-Star, The Most, The Great Gordie, The King of Hockey, […]
‘Give to the Max’ Annual Charity Fundraiser Breaks Record with $37 Million for Minnesotans
nnAn annual fundraiser for charitable organizations and schools Minnesota has broken its record for donations after it received $37 million in just 24 hours.nnThe donations will be sent to 6,556 charities, non-profit firms, and schools.nnGiveMN, the fundraiser’s organizers, launched in 2009 as a collaborative venture led by Minnesota Community Foundation and other associations committed to […]
Cloud Forest Species Thrive After Invasive Rodents Eradicated on Lord Howe Island–A World Heritage Site
nnIn 2022, GNN reported on the return of wildlife seen on Lord Howe Island of Australia following an extermination campaign of rats.nnNow, an expedition to the island’s high forests has revealed stunning imagery of a one-of-a-kind ecosystem where 85% of plants are found nowhere else on Earth.nn”Ascending into this rare island cloud forest is like […]
2 City Cops Reunite 104 Missing Kids with Their Families in India This Year
nnIn India, a pair of police officers have reunited 104 children and minors with their families in just 9 months, the Times of India reports.nnHead constables Seema Devi and Suman Hooda of Delhi Police Outer North District, have been lauded for their accomplishment with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (ATHU).nn”We don’t have fixed duty hours. Whenever […]
Massachusetts Cafe Offers Free Coffee if You Come in Dancing
nn”Walk in and give us your BEST dance moves for 5 seconds,” read a sign displayed on the entrance door of a coffee shop in Massachusetts.nnIn our world, as it exists today, social media virality ensued.nnCoffee Milano Cafe in Middleborough got the idea from a pizza shop that pulled off a similar promotion—to help get […]