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🏙️ Mass evacuations took place in Manhattan after a high-rise was found to be unstable. No injuries have been reported, and the mayor praised “first responders for quickly arriving at the site and ... New Yorkers for reacting calmly and with urgency.”

🇸🇾 Explosions rocked Syria’s capital during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit. “Nothing can smother the aspiration of Syrian women and men to live in a fully sovereign, safe, pluralistic, and united Syria,” Macron posted on X.

⚡ A new update to Portland, Oregon’s electricity rates will increase bills for data centers and lower bills for residents.

Today’s Top Good News Story

Mayor Mamdani announces New York City’s first city-funded pet food pantry

On June 30, the Mamdani administration and the New York City Council announced their agreement on the 2027 fiscal budget.

Along with things like a $54 million increase to fund a Fair Fares expansion for public transit, $175 million allocated to expand housing vouchers, and an additional $79.1 million set aside to restore funding for parks, libraries, and cultural institutions, one line item stood out:

$750,000 will be allocated to launch New York City government’s first-ever pet food pantry pilot program.

Why is this good news? People who need assistance affording their own groceries may also need support getting food for their beloved pets, and this initiative recognizes the importance of caring for the city’s pets. This government program also supports existing food pantries and pet clinics.

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More Good News

​Researchers created the world’s first global marine turtle DNA database to fight illegal sea turtle trade worldwide. Called “ShellBank,” the database enables scientists to extract DNA from turtle shells, eggs, meat, and other products, helping identify where trafficked turtles originated and which populations are most at risk.

​A baobab-inspired floating waterfall power plant concept aims to provide clean energy to Madagascar. The island is rich in natural resources and unique biodiversity, yet severe energy shortages leave the vast majority of the population without electricity, leading to economic hardship and rising crime rates.

​Chinese scientists have discovered over 50 green sea turtles, a national first-class protected species, in the seagrass beds of a nature reserve. While green sea turtles are no longer endangered globally, the finding highlights the positive impact of conservation efforts in protecting the marine ecosystem and its rare wildlife resources.

Interesting story

“I spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens. I was shocked to discover that they are full of hope”

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good progress

A report found that access to free naloxone has prevented 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses in British Columbia

It’s been a decade since the Canadian province of British Columbia declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, and thousands of people have since tragically died.

According to a new study, thousands more could have died if not for one harm reduction effort: providing free, take-home naloxone services, which it estimates prevented between 76% and 80% of potential deaths due to opioid poisoning.

The progress is thanks to the teams located across the province working to make the lifesaving “opioid antagonist” more accessible.

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More Good bits

🚣 The inspiring story of how one man in prison used a rowing machine to become a record-breaking (and Nike-sponsored) triathlete

🧠 Have you heard about the new trend of friction-maxxing? (YouTube)

🎬 Heist fans, rejoice! We’re getting a new Ocean’s Eleven prequel.

♻️ By the way, it's not too late to join Plastic Free July.