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Injured Spinal Cords Repaired With Breakthrough 3D-printed ‘Scaffolding’–Team Regrows Nerves in Rats

A breakthrough in stem cell biology has been 3D-printed in Minnesota—and the lab results show promise for spinal cord injury recovery, and even reversal. A research team at the...

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This New Bionic Knee Is Changing the Game for Lower Leg Amputees

An advance in prosthetics 7 years in the making has jumped into life with a lower-leg device that feels more like a part of the body than any other commercially-available...

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One-Armed Player Has Made History in Women’s College Basketball – And She’s Become a Role Model for Others

With so many great plays in March Madness this week, check out the shot that carried multiple meanings as it sailed into the air, and into the history books this season. It...

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How One IAS Officer Is Getting Children off Phones & Back Into Playgrounds With a Simple Challenge

IAS officer Prem Krishan’s “Swap Your Screen for a Sport” challenge in Pathanamthitta is bringing children back to playgrounds, replacing screen time with football, cricket,...

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Uzbekistan’s Olympic leap: celebrating Independence Day with new sporting heights

Uzbekistan marks its 34th Independence Day with a new Olympic village, record sporting success, and reforms shaping a modern future.

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‘Her Kidney, My Victory’: How a Mother-Son Bond Made India Proud at the World Transplant Games

Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) at the age of 15, Varun Anand found his calling in sports. This is a case in point for the power of transplants and how they can...

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How a beneficial bacteria could help save Florida’s coral from devastating disease

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Marine biologists are celebrating a potential breakthrough in the fight against one of the deadliest coral diseases in the Caribbean: stony...

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Referee Becomes A Hero On The Field After Saving Fellow Official’s Life—Twice

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Rugby Player Turned Quadriplegic Completes Incredibly Recovery by Summiting Unconquered Asian Mountain

A retired rugby star turned quadriplegic has made an unbelievable recovery from a broken neck to reach the peak of a previously unclimbed mountain in Asia. Ed Jackson became...

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How pollinator pathways are turning city alleys into thriving insect havens

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a warm afternoon in Bristol, an alleyway once known for litter and neglect is now humming with life. Catmint, yarrow, geraniums, and...

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Scotland’s largest community solar farm moves forward on the Isle of Arran

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A brighter, community-powered future is on the horizon for the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Plans for what will become the country’s largest...

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Team of Tradesman Go ‘DIY SOS’ and Transform Home for Disabled Dad for Free

A charity in the UK organized a team of volunteer builders to add an extension onto the house of a disabled man who’s been forced to sleep in his dining room for 3 years....

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KAF’s 2nd annual event hosts community sports day to foster unity and support bereaved families

A History of the KAF The King Aaron Foundation (KAF) recently hosted its second annual football tournament and community sports day in North London. The vibrant event...

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5 creative activities for students to celebrate Teacher's Day 2025 in India

Teacher's Day is an opportunity to honor educators for their dedication. Beyond gifts, students can organize surprise assemblies with skits and awards. Creating a "Thank You...

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Japanese Kicker Learned Football By Watching YouTube Videos And Just Became Hero for His Ohio College Team

The best story from college football’s opening weekend felt like an inspiring movie playing on the big screen. Kansei Matsuzawa grew up playing soccer in Tokyo, Japan, and...

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20,000 Americans need a stem cell transplant every year. A stick of 'hero gum' can help find their match

People living with leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancers, can now find their stem cell or bone marrow transplant match with a wad of chewed-up gum. Yes, really.

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Good News in History, September 3

Happy Birthday to Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding, who turns 39 today. He was a champion skateboarder in his teens after undergoing...

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91-YO Badminton Player From Chennai Proves Age Is No Barrier To Fitness

At 91, B M Viswanathan from Chennai proves that age is no barrier to fitness. Every morning, he takes to the badminton court with youthful energy, inspiring all who watch him play.

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Alex Eala Breaks Into Top 70 of WTA Rankings, Youngest Asian in Elite List

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala has achieved a new milestone in her professional career by climbing to World No. 70 in the latest WTA rankings. Read how Alex Eala made...

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Arrowhead Robotics Represent Philippines at VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas

Arrowhead Robotics’ teams 32881X and 32881G are set to represent the Philippines at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship happening in Dallas, Texas, from May 6 to 14, 2025....

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World Renowned Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4, 2025

The ethologist and activist, who turns 91 this April, will be recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to science and decades of advocacy for our planet (January 4, 2025...

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Redefining the race: the initiative tackling running’s carbon footprint

Meet The Green Runners, a grassroots initiative set up by athletes on a mission to enjoy the sport without the footprint The post Redefining the race: the initiative tackling...

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Nonprofit hosts 'ghost trap' rodeo: A fishing tournament for cleaning abandoned fishing gear out of the water

The tournament, hosted by Ocean Aid 360, has been running ghost trap rodeos since 2018. To date, their events have pulled up over 60,000 pounds of marine trash.

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Naomi Osaka: She’s Back and It’s Not What You Expected

Naomi Osaka is back on the court, and honey, this comeback is not your typical tennis player “I’m back stronger than ever” story. No, no, no—it’s bigger, messier, more...

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In Belize, Maya Descendants Are Reviving an Ancient, Sacred Ballgame

One of the first things we learn about the Maya is that they played a curious ball and court game, and that these courts can be found in all the major Mayan archaeological...

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He Was Injured with Crutches When a Group of Scary Teens Offered ‘the Kindness of Strangers’

From the Guardian comes the story of a man who at his most vulnerable received commendable kindness from a source all unlooked to. Part of the paper’s “Kindness of Strangers”...

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A new 'bent-toed' creature was discovered in Vietnam, and researchers are fighting to conserve it

A team of researchers were excited to find six creatures during a nighttime survey in a rural farming community in Ayun Pa, Vietnam.

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The beauty of being average: why a meaningful life doesn’t need to be extraordinary

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today’s world, being “average” can feel like a subtle failure. From grade school gold stars to social media highlight reels, the...

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These biodegradable golf balls dissolve in water after play — and feed fish, too

Albus Golf hopes their Ecobioballs will find players who care about the game and the planet.

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Nerve Alive Reviews 2025: A Game-Changer for Neuropathy Relief

Tired of struggling with nerve pain or that annoying tingling in your hands and feet? Does this discomfort stop you from moving freely and living life? Nerve damage is so...

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THE MICHAEL JORDAN SUCCESS STORY

Michael Jordan hardly needs an introduction considering he is one of the best known former basketball players in the world. He’s arguably the greatest NBA player of all-time...

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Adaptability: The Sales Superpower You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Why Agility Beats Consistency in Today’s Sales Game—and How to Lead Your Team to Victory Gone are the days when one-size-fits-all sales tactics could carry a team to success....

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UK-based bookshop Waterstones grows as young readers rediscover the joy of books

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Amid a challenging retail climate, one familiar sight on British high streets is not just surviving but thriving. Waterstones, the...

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THE TOM BRADY SUCCESS STORY

Tom Brady is well known across the world these days, especially in the United States of America and among those who appreciate the rough and tumble sport of Football. Brady has...

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The 3 habits that help superperformers get ahead (and how you can use them too)

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know them: that friend, colleague, or neighbor who somehow manages to squeeze in a long run, clear their inbox, and make headway on...

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ANDY FRISELLA’S NET WORTH AND HOW HE GOT SO RICH

Andy Frisella is a highly successful entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the world. He’s achieved massive...

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Kimi Raikkonen – Understanding The Man Behind The Iceman Enigma

It’s been seventeen long years since 2007 when Kimi Raikkonen, the incredible racing talent, won a world championship title for (and in a) Ferrari. No one else has gone on to...

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Why Successful Leaders Are Great Coaches

A good coach helps uncover hidden talents, develop new skills, and align abilities with personal and professional goals. The post Why Successful Leaders Are Great Coaches...

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25 MONEY MANTRAS TO ATTRACT MORE WEALTH AND ABUNDANCE

If you could use a few game-changing money mantras to help you attract more wealth and abundance into your life would you use them? Of course you would, which is why we’ve...

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South Africa has a new Boerewors Champion!

Roberto-Rui Agrela, a 33-year-old car salesman from Paarl, has claimed the top spot at the 33rd Shoprite and Checkers Championship Boerewors finale The post South Africa has a...

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Taylor Swift engaged—did we just enter a brand new era?!

Alright Swifties, hold onto your friendship bracelets because the engagement news we never saw coming just shattered the internet. That’s right—Taylor Swift is engaged. No...

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Spacey September: 10 dazzling night sky events you won’t want to miss

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM September is shaping up to be a month where the sky itself feels like a calendar of wonders. A total lunar eclipse, bright planets at their...

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How to Build Trust, Kill Micromanagement, and Lead a Team That Thrives

It is a strategic and structured process involving planning, organizing, influencing, and motivating a group of individuals to achieve common goals. The post How to Build...

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What Strategies Do the Best TikTok Creators Use?

Staying genuine, being consistent and posting regularly are just a few ways to engage your audience. Learn how to improve your TikTok game. The post What Strategies Do the Best...

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What We’re Reading: The Most-Ridden Bicycle in New York’s Bike Share System

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at info@reasonstobecheerful.world.   Wheels in motion Citi...

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Start Your Engine with a Top Racing Speaker

As Formula 1 continues its popularity surge and interest rises in racing, there’s no better time to consider inspiring your team with a racing related… The post Start Your...

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