14 Happy News Stories From This Week That Won't Cure Your Depression, But Might Lighten The Mental Load

I don't know about you, but I personally am in need of some happy news. Here are 14 stories people posted in r/UpliftingNews that'll remind you of the good in humanity:

1.Scientists made major progress in type 1 diabetes research:

Headline about scientists reversing type 1 diabetes by transforming fat cells into insulin-producing beta cells in a woman

2.Some thoughtful kids came together for a neighbor in need:

Headline about kids leaving candy for a family on Halloween after seeing a sign about the son's hospitalization

3.A man who was struggling to find a job landed a highly esteemed gig:

News headline about a man with cerebral palsy modeling for Primark after losing hope of finding work, reported by BBC News

4.In a couple of years, kids from low-income households won't have to deal with ridiculous processing fees on their school lunches:

USDA to remove online processing fees for low-income students' meals starting in the 2027-28 school year. Published Nov 1, 2024

5.The White House put forth a powerful message with their Christmas tree pick:

News article headline: White House Christmas tree chosen from North Carolina area hit hard by Hurricane Helene

6.The fight for the cure marched on:

Headline about a study on treating aggressive cancers by targeting rogue DNA with a new drug in early-stage trials

7.Neighbors started learning a new language to make a little girl's first trick or treating experience even more special:

Neighbors learn sign language to help a 6-year-old deaf girl enjoy trick-or-treating for the first time. Communication barriers had posed challenges
Daily Record / Via dailyrecord.co.uk

8.Tales of rescue brought hope to those affected by the Spanish floods:

Headline about miraculous rescues following Spanish floods, featuring a story of a woman trapped in her car for 72 hours

9.Two widows reminded us that you're never too old to find true love:

Headline: Widows in their 90s marry after meeting at a retirement home. Bernard Snyder, 98, expresses joy about his marriage to Jo Cartwright, 96

10.One couple decided not to judge a book by its cover, and it majorly paid off:

Headline: Couple Take Chance on 'Mouthy' Dog Overlooked in Shelter—Have Zero Regrets

11.A runner's NYC marathon participation was a story of recovery:

Headline: He's Running the NYC Marathon as Part of His Recovery from Addiction. Travis Friese joins Odyssey House team, a treatment program

12.A 31% drop in deforestation hinted at a bright future for the Amazon:

Text: "Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year."

13.Fort Worth police finally started making progress toward bringing justice to sexual assault victims:

Headline about a decrease in the Fort Worth police department’s untested sexual assault kit backlog since October

14.And finally, people risked their lives to help complete strangers save their homes:

Headline about neighbors uniting to save homes from the rapidly spreading Fairmount Fire, leading to evacuations and threats to properties