Good morning and happy Sunday, everyone! As is tradition, today’s update is all about good news only. After a whirlwind week — from the Kimmel reinstatement to Trump’s escalator drama at the UN and chaos in Portland — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But for the next few minutes, let’s hit pause on the noise and start our Sunday with something uplifting, because there was a lot of good news, too.

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  • At 106, WWII Navy Nurse Alice Beck Darrow donated to the Pearl Harbor Memorial the bullet once lodged in her husband’s heart during the 1941 attack, a relic she kept for decades as a symbol of survival and love after caring for and marrying him in 1942—her gift now preserving their story of sacrifice and resilience for future generations.
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  • Cruiser, the golden retriever police dog from Wrentham, Massachusetts, located a missing 78-year-old dementia patient in the woods and was celebrated by the community with his favorite hamburger reward, showing off a big smile that captured hearts online. This image is from Cruiser’s Facebook page:
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  • A $212 million World Bank–funded SHORE Project in India will create 100,000 jobs in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to protect vulnerable coastlines, restore mangroves and coral habitats, reduce plastic pollution, and support eco-tourism—benefiting communities, wildlife, and over 120,000 people who depend on coastal ecosystems.
  • Vilnius, Lithuania, named the European Green Capital of 2025, launched its first zero-emissions electric ferryboat, Lašiša, powered largely by solar panels to carry commuters and tourists along the River Neris, offering an eco-friendly, Wi-Fi-equipped, and affordable transit option—with two more ferries already on the way.
  • Atlanta’s Vine City invested $40 million into Rodney Cook Sr. Park, a “sponge park” designed to absorb floodwaters, which successfully held 9 million gallons during Hurricane Helene—keeping homes dry while also serving as a community green space that has won multiple architecture and design awards.
  • In Ohio prisons, inmates are finding redemption by rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife through a decades-old partnership with the Ohio Wildlife Center, with over 60 participants caring for hundreds of animals each year—an effort that not only heals fragile creatures but also fosters personal growth, responsibility, and hope for the incarcerated.
  • Researchers in Australia tested four new bite-resistant wetsuit fabrics against white and tiger shark bites and found they significantly reduced severe lacerations compared to standard neoprene—helping prevent blood loss and trauma, and offering surfers, divers, and coastal workers a safer option without the heavy bulk of traditional chainmail suits.
  • The American Prairie Reserve purchased 22,000 acres of Montana ranchland long owned by billionaires who blocked access to the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument, reopening a key road for public use while advancing its mission to create the nation’s largest grassland conservation area spanning over 2.3 million acres.
  • At 65, Martine Barons, dubbed “Britain’s strongest grandmother,” has broken four world records and won multiple European and World powerlifting titles just 18 months after taking up the sport by chance, lifting extraordinary weights and inspiring others with her late-found athletic talent and determination.
  • Scientists at Northwestern University have developed lipid nanoparticle spherical nucleic acids (LNP-SNAs) that make CRISPR gene-editing tools three times more effective at entering cells, while reducing toxicity and boosting DNA repair precision. Published in PNAS, the breakthrough combines nanotechnology and CRISPR to enhance delivery, potentially revolutionizing treatment for genetic diseases.
  • Italy’s Lake Como soccer team, newly promoted back to Serie A under manager Cesc Fàbregas, announced that it will donate all proceeds from its Italian Cup match against Sassuolo to flood relief efforts, after devastating storms caused landslides and widespread damage in the region. The gesture highlights the club’s deep community ties, resilience after years of financial struggles, and commitment to supporting the town often associated with George Clooney’s retreat.
  • Six cheetah cubs were born in April at the Metro Richmond Zoo to mother Zuri (father Ramses); now three months old and named after African capitals, they’re part of the zoo’s prolific conservation breeding program — bringing its total captive-born cheetahs to 167 since 2013 — helping protect the vulnerable species.
  • Researchers at Leipzig University report in Nature that activating the GPR133 receptor with a compound called AP503 significantly strengthened bone (and skeletal muscle) in mice—GPR133 stimulates osteoblasts and suppresses osteoclasts—raising hope for a new treatment to prevent or reverse osteoporosis in ageing humans.
  • At the Denver Zoo, a 6-year-old capybara named Rebecca and 16-year-old howler monkey Baya formed an unlikely friendship — cuddling, piggybacking and comforting each other in a mixed exhibit, with viral photos delighting visitors and sparking online joy.