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Poverty Reduction in Vietnam

Since the Vietnam War, the country faced severe poverty, with major upheavals leaving many people struggling until around 1990. Since then, however, it has taken significant steps to transform itself into a dynamic and developing nation rather than one defined by poverty. Three key approaches to reducing poverty from the late ’90s to the present […] The post Poverty Reduction in Vietnam appeared first on The Borgen Project.

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Global Good News Network Apr 12
Fleet of ‘Flying Ferries’ Will Provide Zero-Emission, Silent EV Boats for Commuters and Tourists Along Norway’s Coast

Tourists and commuters along Norway’s stunning coastline will soon travel aboard “flying” electric ferries—quietly whizzing above the water to their destinations. A Norwegian leader in sustainable transport, Boreal AS, has ordered 20 electric hydrofoil vessels from Candela Technology, with deliveries next year from the Swedish company that will launch the world’s largest electric fleet. Water […] The post Fleet of ‘Flying Ferries’ Will Provide Zero-Emission, Silent EV Boats for Commuters and Tourists Along Norway’s Coast appeared first on Good News Network.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
How to watch Alcaraz vs. Sinner in Monte-Carlo Masters final for free: Time, livestream

The 17th career meeting between No. 1 and No. 2 is their first time facing off in 2026.

Los Angeles, CA NBC LA Apr 12
Sparks sending Rickea Jackson to Sky in blockbuster trade for Ariel Atkins

The Chicago Sky have made another big splash, acquiring forward Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks. Jackson, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, just finished her second season for Los Angeles, averaging 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.6 steals per game for the Sparks. According to reports, the Sky will send guard Ariel Atkins to the Sparks in the trade, with no draft picks changing hands. Atkins averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game last season for the Sky. Needless to say, it’s been a busy offseason for the Sky, as they also brought in veteran Seattle Storm point guard Skylar Diggins. A seven-time WNBA All-Star, Diggins averaged 15.5 points and six assists per game last season for Seattle, and hopes to rejuvenate a Sky team that has struggled in recent seasons. The Sky also traded a 2028 first-round pick to the Washington Mystics in exchange for point guard Jacy Sheldon, and they brought back forward Azura Stevens after she s

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
Cruise passengers debate BBQ versus chicken and waffles as new free lunch menu debuts

Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort food shakeup, and passengers are divided over the change.

Global Good News Network Apr 12
Good News in History, April 12

Happy 79th birthday to David Letterman, who on February 1st, 1982, took the reins of NBC’s Late Night and kept them for 33 years before stepping down in 2015. In total he went on the air for 6,080 episodes, surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in American television […] The post Good News in History, April 12 appeared first on Good News Network.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
ICE launches new effort to crack down on ‘birth tourism schemes’ across the US

The operation will seek to root out networks that help pregnant foreign nationals come to the US to give birth so their children can receive citizenship.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
Josh Hokit announces himself as UFC’s next big thing with statement win over Curtis Blaydes

Josh Hokit has the goods and a shtick to go with it.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
Phil Mickelson calls out Masters for course tweaks: ‘Longer isn’t always better’

Phil Mickelson was not a fan of these course changes.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 12
Deion Sanders says he’s in good health during Colorado’s spring game

A year after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, Deion Sanders insists he's in good health.

Albany, NY NEWS10 ABC Apr 12
UAlbany women's lacrosse remains unbeaten in conference play with win in title game rematch

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) -- Facing the same team they beat in the 2025 America East championship game, the UAlbany women's lacrosse team survived a close battle with Bryant, winning 9-8 to remain unbeaten in conference play. Key Stats How It Happened Up NextThe Great Danes close out the regular season on the road at Vermont [...]

Portland, OR KOIN 6 Apr 12
Spiders the size of your palm spotted in Southern California

(KTLA) -- Talk about nope, nope and more nope! There's a new species of spider spreading across the U.S. that can be as big as the palm of your hand and can soar through the air -- and they've been spotted in Southern California. Trichonephila clavata, also known as the Joro spider, is native to [...]