Lyft Ride-Hailing Service to ‘Lyft Up’ Voters, Offering Discounted or Free Rides to the Polls
nnWith tomorrow being the day of decision, it’s worthwhile to take a second and applaud an American business ensuring that citizens can exercise their right to vote.nnThe ride-hailing firm Lyft is operating its ‘Lyft Up Voting Access’ program for the tenth year in a row, offering discounted or free rides to polling stations.nnOne of the […]
Parents Are Preparing ‘Gen Alpha’ Kids for the Future by Prioritizing Creative Thinking
nnParents are prioritizing creative activities with their young children to prepare them for the future, according to a new poll.nnThe survey of 2,000 parents of Gen Alpha children—born after 2010—examined early childhood parenting and playtime.nnConducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Littlest Pet Shop, the survey found that creativity is a top consideration for parents. […]
Buried 3,000-Year-old Spade is One of the Oldest Wooden Tools Ever Found in UK
nnArchaeologists have unearthed a 3,000-year-old spade, one of the oldest and most complete wooden tools ever discovered in the UK.nnThe spade was discovered during archaeological excavations in Dorset, England, by Wessex Archaeology working on the Moors-at-Arne project at Poole Harbour along the south-east coast.nnThe oak spade dates back to the Bronze Age and would likely […]
Schoolgirl With Severely Bowed Legs Gets Life-Changing Surgery to Straighten Them–And is Now 5 Inches Taller
nnA bow-legged African girl was given life-changing surgery to straighten her legs, ending her pain and letting her stand tall—a full five-and-a-half inches (14cm) taller.nnFudia was born with a progressive orthopedic condition that worsened over time and caused her feet to turn inwards at a 90-degree angle, making it extremely difficult and painful to walk.nnLocal […]
Vet the Vote Recruits Over 163,000 Poll Workers for US Elections Dedicated to Rules and Fair Play
nnEvery election year America needs around one million volunteers to work at polls across 50 states and territories to arrive before dawn, gather in community centers, schools, and fire stations to set up election polling stations—a task that has become increasingly challenging, as seniors retire from this critical role.nnTo close the gap on the deficit […]
“Revolutionary change does not come as one cataclysmic moment, but as an endless succession of surprises, zigzagging toward a more decent society.” – Howard Zinn
Quote of the Day: “Revolutionary change does not come as one cataclysmic moment, but as an endless succession of surprises, zigzagging toward a more decent society.” – Howard ZinnnnPhoto by: Aldrin Rachman PradanannWith 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 […]
Good News in History, November 3
119 years ago today, the prolific African-American painter Lois Mailou Jones was born. With her best works exhibited in a half-dozen fine arts museums across the US, including the Met and Smithsonian, she brought the color and flavor of Africa and the Caribbean to the world through her extensive personal traveling. Prolific at the canvas, […]
Dog Rescued After it was Seen Floating Down Canal on Shopping Cart–And Gets Adopted into Loving Home
nnA dog was rescued after it was found floating down an Arizona canal on a submerged shopping cart—and no one knows how long it was stranded.nnPassersby alerted the Humane Society after they spotted the pup stuck in the middle of a canal in Phoenix.nnAn emergency animal medical technician from the nonprofit was dispatched, and together […]
Rats With Tiny Backpacks Being Used to Sniff Out Wildlife Smugglers Trafficking in Animal Parts
nnRats with tiny backpacks are being used to sniff out illegally trafficked wildlife items.nnAfrican giant pouched rats have been trained to recognize the scent of illegal animal parts such as elephant tusks and rhino horns.nnThe rodents had previously been used to detect explosives and tuberculosis, but a new scientific study has shown they could be […]
New Flea Toad Discovered in Brazil is Second Smallest Vertebrate Ever Found
nnThe world’s second-smallest vertebrate has been discovered—a tiny toad living in a Brazilian rainforest.nnResearchers measured the flea toad at just over a quarter-inch in length (6.95 millimeters) and can fit on the tip of a finger. Even more unique, it emerges from an egg fully formed, rather than as a tadpole.nnThe name of the new […]