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Wed, 27 May 2026 06:04:53As a reminder, this is r/UpliftingNews. This community is meant for positive, feel-good news stories (from a place of authenticity) that show people doing nice things for one another without much personal gain... at least that's the underlying intent. Recently, there have been multiple disturbing breaches and hacks/possibly nefarious persuasions of former moderators that used to do great work here. These unapproved and uncharacteristic moderator actions included adding 'flairs' and 'verified user' designations to inauthentic accounts, along with various content approvals and flairs and other promotional tools that have NEVER been used here. This all came suddenly within a week after over a year of limited, if not zero moderation from these accounts. The stakes are high right now, along with the incentives. There are big dollars and organized influence operations at play, both from inside the United States and the upcoming mid-term election, but also from outside the United States. Rest assured, none of that mess flies here, and we will continue to do our best to wipe away anything that doesn't match the intent of this community, which will remain an armistice zone on the internet where positivity and humanity still come first. We are committed to keeping that spirit alive, and if you are interested in helping us maintain and grow this mindset after June 5th, please send us a note. If not, hang in there, take care of each other and look for the helpers if you ever get discouraged. At the end of the day, we are all on this rotating orb together, and life is too short so make the most of it! submitted by /u/razorsheldon [link] [comments]
The easiest part is always the idea...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:30:59Back in 2012, the idea of a centralized spot for positive, feel-good “UpliftingNews” spawned out of a singular moment of frustration looking at the news and seeing nothing but crime, fear, and horror. Back then was the era post-Craigslist that decimated classified ad revenue and the very beginning of Facebook’s social media influence that crippled online ad revenue and forced the economic side of the media landscape to shift to garnering attention for clicks/ad revenue. Back then Reddit was dominated by Ron Paul bots and soon thereafter “TheDonald” took the torch until his unexpected electoral victory and then the site took a dramatic turn in the complete opposite direction. But the goals and purpose of this little nook of the internet have always remained the same… a place to serve as a reminder of the humanity that still exists around us all, and the fact most people are helpers out there that care about each other, despite the circumstances or competing narratives. So in 2025, a new idea spawned out of a singular moment of awareness that Reddit went public and was flush with liquidity and cash they were re-distributing back to communities! So we submitted for a grant to r/CommunityFunds to literally just reward community members that posted great content here. There were some hoops and hurdles and negotiations around “no cash” and “no corporate gift cards for large conglomerates” given the intent to keep any gifts within local economies, and the compromise/fruits of all that labor was the eventual green light to distribute a meaningful gift card to “Harry and David,” a reputable company that created the “fruit of the month club” a long time ago, and provides corporate gift baskets filled with snacks and candies and fruits. Winners were selected based upon the content they shared and the impact it had on the community with no preferential treatment given to any individual traits or preferences. The only stipulation was that we couldn’t mention this, promote it or even acknowledge it publicly. The hardest part is always the execution… “Hello u/Username, we are reaching out unsolicited to congratulate you on winning something free. Just share some personal information and we’ll send you a link to click on to claim your prize” can be written in many different ways, shapes and forms, but ultimately it is still surprisingly difficult to hand out something with meaningful value to somebody for free… particularly out of the blue where we weren’t allowed to market or advertise the project. But despite this final hurdle, we WERE able to provide many community members with a token of our appreciation… a literal and proverbial ‘free lunch’ as they say. For some it went to fulfill their needs, for others, it went to their friends and family, and for some, they paid it forward and a local food bank tied to one of the ‘winning stories’ received a ridiculously large pooled basket that was met with much gratitude and appreciation and fed many in need. That same appreciation is reciprocal, and extends to all of you as well. Thanks for caring about this community. Thanks for helping remind us all that humanity still exists and people still care about each other, and here’s to celebrating another year on this rotating orb that we can all appreciate at the end of the day. And the biggest thanks to r/CommunityFunds for their unwavering support and enthusiasm that enable communities like ours to do things like this! Warmly, The Moderators of r/UpliftingNews submitted by /u/razorsheldon [link] [comments]
The U.S. dumped 500,000 tons of oyster shells back into the ocean in 2007. Nearly two decades later, they have created a thriving habitat for thousands of marine species
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:44:16submitted by /u/uktabilizard [link] [comments]
Powerball Winner Buys 15 Fire-Ravaged Altadena Lots, Plans Homes for Families to Rebuild
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:28Edwin Castro, the Altadena native who won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in 2022, has spent roughly $10 million purchasing 15 fire-damaged lots in his hometown, with plans to build single-family homes for owner-occupants rather than rental investors submitted by /u/SinoSoul [link] [comments]
Scotland sees first wild-born beavers in 400 years
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:03:58submitted by /u/dorgoth12 [link] [comments]
An 18 year old from Japan won the $100,000 top prize at the world's largest high school science fair after creating an origami simulation that could help design foldable solar panels and emergency shelters.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:41:09submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
After decades of drought, water is returning to the African Sahel region on the southern flank of the Sahara Desert: Wells fill as water tables rise. Lake Chad is now 10 times its size in the mid-1980s. Stronger monsoons, the Great Green Wall and efforts to capture rain in soils all contribute. 💧
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:12:51submitted by /u/sg_plumber [link] [comments]
New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:14:48submitted by /u/StemCellPirate [link] [comments]
Nepal’s wild tiger population has climbed to 429, up from 355 in 2022 and nearly four times the 121 recorded in 2010, after anti poaching and community conservation efforts boosted numbers across five national parks.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:05:08submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:45:30The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global Just two shots a year give protection against the disease that has ravaged the world for 44 years and still infect 1.3 million new people per year. To ensure access, a royalty free version will be provided to 120 lower income countries submitted by /u/Flaky-Walrus7244 [link] [comments]
LA County lifeguards made nearly 2,000 ocean rescues over the weekend as extreme heat sent crowds to the beach, with 517 medical aids, 749 emergency vehicle responses, and no fatalities reported
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:38:57submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
Conservationists pulled off the largest cheetah relocation ever attempted, moving 16 cheetahs nearly 1,000 miles to Mozambique over 53 harrowing hours after torrential rain forced a last minute route change. One relocated female has already given birth to three cubs in the wild
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:36:36submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
Australia connected a record 9.1 GW of new solar, wind and battery capacity to its grid in the 2025/26 financial year, more than double the year before, with 2.7 GW of battery storage added in the final quarter and 6.9 GW more approved for the pipeline.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:17:42submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
Ghana has planted 95,300 mangrove seedlings in the first phase of a major Volta Delta restoration project, aiming to restore 410 hectares of coastline while protecting fishing and farming livelihoods and creating local jobs
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:49submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
New York just delivered $189 million in summer food assistance to nearly 1.6 million children this summer, covering the gap left when free school lunch disappears every June
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:48:45submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
An international medical mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is giving 100 children free cleft surgeries, restoring their ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:50:09submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
A 16 year old lifeguard rescued a 10 year old boy who was being swept away by powerful waves in California.
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:49:46Just saw this video of a rescue... the lifeguard, whom witnesses said carried out one of the most heroic rescues they had ever seen, was identified as just a 16-year-old high school student, according to local outlet NBC Bay Area. A woman who claimed to be the teenager’s mother said on social media that the lifeguard's name is Ryder. submitted by /u/BroccoliNatural3351 [link] [comments]
The spotted lanternfly is ravaging the eastern US. Pet dogs are coming to the rescue (BBC)
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:42:21submitted by /u/Non-Conventionnel-77 [link] [comments]
Actor’s new nonprofit awards thousands in scholarships to future college students | More than 20 high school seniors in Georgia will be awarded with scholarship money thanks to an initiative by actor Gail Bean
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:43:40submitted by /u/theindependentonline [link] [comments]
Orphaned Baby Elephant Finds an Unlikely Best Friend in a Baby Hippo
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:23:13submitted by /u/He-Who-Reaches [link] [comments]
Boy, 11, Overcomes Fear of Rejection to Launch Trash Bin Cleaning Service
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:36:59submitted by /u/AdSpecialist6598 [link] [comments]
Pakistan built 27 gigawatts of distributed solar in just two years, matching the combined capacity of every coal, gas and oil plant it has ever built
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:59:58submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
A Kenyan hospital just performed the country's first-ever keyhole surgery on 6 day old baby born with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. The baby has fully recovered and is feeding normally after a surgeon returned from advanced training in the Netherlands to bring the technique home
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:32:04submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]
U.S. FDA approves the first gene therapy for young children diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:59:20submitted by /u/danielswasright [link] [comments]
Over 8.8 million Indonesian students have now been screened through a nationwide free school health check program, covering nearly 303,000 schools and helping catch health problems early
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:13:51submitted by /u/ArgentineBeauty [link] [comments]