With so much negativity in the world, every chance to learn something positive can feel like a breath of fresh air. So, today we’d like to delve deeper into the good that has happened over the course of this year and present some noteworthy ‘Uplifting News’ of 2023, as shared by the community titled exactly that.
“A place to read and share positive and uplifting, feel good news stories,” according to their own description, the community has already amassed over 19 million members and has shared countless posts making people’s day a little brighter one story at a time. If you are tired of ‘doomscrolling’ and in need of a little pick me up or simply would like to learn more about the beautiful things happening around the world, scroll down to find them on the list below.
#1
Border Collie ejected from car during Sunday crash found on sheep farm, herding sheep.
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464points
#2
An 83-year-old widow was left penniless because her husband only wanted to pass wealth down the male line. A UK court has just awarded her 50% of the full estate.
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453points
#3
New state law prevents animal abuse offenders from owning pets.
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453points
#4
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights.
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449points
#5
Brazilian President Lula recognizes 6 new indigenous territories stretching 620,000 hectares, banning mining and restricting farming within them
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445points
#6
Abandoned dog seen wandering Detroit streets with stuffed toy rescued, now receiving care.
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438points
#7
Top British universities offer Afghan women free courses until Taliban lift learning ban.
437points
#8
Utah legislature unanimously passes ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy.
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427points
#9
Carmakers like VW are bringing back buttons because drivers loathe all the touch screens.
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412points
#10
Scarborough, Yorkshire, cancelled their New Year's fireworks so that Thor, the Arctic Walrus, could continue to sleep in the harbour. Chris Cook, from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue said that the creature needs to rest and recuperate before he continues his journey.
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406points
#11
A door at a Swedish library was accidentally left open — 446 people came in, borrowed 245 books. Every single one was returned.
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387points
#12
Promising pill completely eliminates cancer in 18 leukaemia patients.
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364points
#13
Michael Jordan donates $10,000,000 to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday. It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization's 43-year history.
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357points
#15
Minnesota House passes "universal" school meals, providing free breakfast, lunch to students.
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356points
#16
Brazil launches first anti-deforestation raids under Lula bid to protect Amazon.
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354points
#17
The first vaccine for honeybees could save billions of bees.
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351points
#20
Australia’s new $5 banknote will feature Indigenous history instead of King Charles.
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