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Though Singapore boasts one of the highest GDPs per capita globally, government disbursements of $600 SGD in relief aid to millions of Singaporeans reveal the persistence of a lesser-seen reality: affluence does not immunize wealthy societies against poverty. The latest updates on SDG 1 in Singapore show that the PAP’s poverty reduction efforts have evolved […] The post Updates on SDG 1 in Singapore  appeared first on The Borgen Project.

HIV in the Bahamas has fluctuated around the 2% marker, making it the highest rate in the Caribbean, due to mother-to-child transmission. Girls and women have a higher rate of living with HIV compared to boys and men. Early prevention efforts from the Bahamian government have caused a decline in rates and have helped ensure […] The post Eliminating HIV in the Bahamas appeared first on The Borgen Project.

The clothes hanging in Lydia Wendt’s loft atelier in Los Angeles’ Fashion District shimmer in earthy tones: an orange sleep set dyed with California poppies, a coral lounge set colored with madder root, undyed tees in off-white cotton. Pointing to the dark disk of a dried sunflower, Wendt explains, “The... The post This Brand Wants You to Compost Its Clothes appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off hit the big screen. The hit comedy directed by John Hughes tells the epic tale of teenagers skipping school. Starring Matthew Broderick as the mischievous Ferris, the story follows him, his girlfriend, and best friend Cameron, as they play hooky, evade the school’s principal, steal Cameron’s father’s […] The post Good News in History, June 11 appeared first on Good News Network.

“I’m sorry if people have been having a go at you because of my tweet." The post Hugh Laurie responds to criticism that ‘House’ was too repetitive. But it’s the conversation after that’s really worth noting. appeared first on Upworthy.

In an impressive early demonstration of a potentially revolutionary technology, biotech engineers in Zurich used micro-sized robots and stem cells to restore normal movement in a mouse whose spinal cord was entirely severed. The tech was also demonstrated in zebrafish, and the engineers behind the demonstration say it brings multiple advantages over existing, similar methods. […] The post Mouse with Severed Spinal Cord Recovers ‘Normal’ Movement After Potentially Revolutionary Treatment appeared first on Good News Network.

The Corstorphine Dovecot, located in Edinburgh's suburb of Corstorphine, is a well-preserved example of 16th-century Scottish dovecot architecture. Originally part of the Corstorphine Castle estate, it stands as the sole surviving structure from the castle grounds, which were established by Sir Adam Forrester between 1375 and 1405. The castle itself was largely demolished around 1797, leaving the dovecot as a historical remnant amidst modern developments. Architecturally, the dovecot is notable for its beehive shape, a design characteristic of the period. It boasts substantial dimensions, with an external circumference of approximately 86 feet 10.5 inches. Inside, it houses over 1,000 sandstone nesting boxes, meticulously constructed to provide shelter for pigeons. These birds were a vital resource, supplying fresh meat, known as squabs, and eggs, particularly during the scarce winter months. Additionally, pigeon droppings were collected for use as fertilizer, enhancing the estate's ag

This video is going viral again, and for good reason. The post California principal has the best response to a mom questioning her Pride shirt in the carpool line appeared first on Upworthy.

Best. Host. Ever. The post Airbnb host wakes guest in the middle of the night so she doesn’t miss the northern lights appeared first on Upworthy.

Families moving in together isn't failure. Sometimes it's their greatest success. The post Husband who lost his job reluctantly moves family in with mother-in-law, pure joy ensued appeared first on Upworthy.

It all comes down to "Hey girl" vs "Hey queen!" The post Hairstylist shares difference between Gen Z and Millennial salon goers with hilarious accuracy appeared first on Upworthy.

A private citizen in Norway with a passion for underwater exploration has turned up an astonishing find in the nation’s waters: a shipwreck with a cargo of intact Chinese porcelain. Espen Saastad, a watchmaker by trade, also happens to own a small underwater survey company, and it was during one such survey in the Skagerrak […] The post Shipwreck ‘Almost Beyond Belief’ Stunned Archaeologists with its Cargo of Intact Porcelain appeared first on Good News Network.

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. Fill your cup During the World Cup, soccer fans who come to watch games at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival zone at Fort... The post What We’re Reading: World Cup Carousing — With Reusable Cups appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

91 years ago today, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilson—who, the previous day, drank his last drink. He co-founded it with Dr. Bill Smith who helped form AA’s Twelve Step program of spiritual and character development to enable its members to “stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.” READ about […] The post Good News in History, June 10 appeared first on Good News Network.

"We did not send this to any dads." The post Comedy writer mom perfectly satirizes the increasingly unhinged emails parents get from school appeared first on Upworthy.