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“I have seen and touched and danced and sang and climbed and loved and meditated on a lifetime spent living honestly. Should it all end tonight, I can positively say there would be no regrets. I feel fortunate to have walked 90 years in my shoes. I am truly lucky. I really have lived 1,000 times over.” Those are the opening lines of the final entry in my grandma Zelda’s journal—a 270-page leather-bound journal she wrote small entries in almost every morning during the final decade of her life. In it she reflected on lessons she had learned, lessons she…

– credit, Australian Wildlife Conservancy On Australia’s Kangaroo Island, cat-proof fencing is protecting native species from predation following a devastating wildfire and allowing them to recover in numbers that are shocking biologists. The third-largest island controlled by Australia, Kangaroo Island saw a large fire burn through much of its scrub habitat in 2020, and conservationists knew this would leave native animals extremely vulnerable to attack from feral cats. As soon as a week after the fires receded, employees of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy got to work surveying the landscape to see how feasible it would be to build a fence…

If somebody is working on themselves and changing for the better, it’s unnecessary to keep bringing up their past. People can change and grow. You know that’s true. But have you given yourself a fair chance to change and grow, too? Have you loosened your grip on what’s behind you, so you can step forward? If you’re shaking your head, you aren’t alone. At times we all fall victim to our attachments. We simply don’t realize how often we block our own present blessings by holding on to everything so tightly. Thus, it’s time for a quick true story about…

Welcome to the Good News Roundup for January 12, 2026 Twin birth brings hope for endangered mountain gorillas This week, rangers at Virunga National Park have discovered the rare birth of mountain gorilla twins in the Bageni family, a remarkable event for one of the world’s most endangered species. The arrival lifts the family to 59 members, making it the largest in the park, and represents a significant boost for ongoing conservation efforts. With fewer than 1,100 mountain gorillas left globally, the twins are a hopeful sign of recovery made possible through decades of protection and care. For more information…

Ontario, Canada’s 18-year-old Ribal Zebian is no stranger to innovation. Last year, he made headlines for building a wooden electric vehicle while he was still in high school.Now an engineering student at Western University, he’s set his sights on a new project: A modular home to help alleviate the housing crisis in his home city of London, Ontario.“We have around 1,800 homeless people, and that number is rising, right?” Zebian said in an interview with CTV News.He said he wants to help end homelessness, but that he’s also concerned about home prices in general and how they will continue to…

Prototypes of the four proposed telescopes – Schmidt Sciences If you’re a billionaire looking to jump into philanthropy there are hundreds of different causes to support. Fans of the seemingly always-cash-strapped NASA will certainly be cheering after news that a former Google CEO is going to foot the bill for a modern, updated replacement to the Hubble Space Telescope. The 3-decade-old observatory which gave so many individuals among the Millennial and Generation X demographics their first views of the cosmos is still operational, but struggles over funding priorities and a new focus on physical exploration rather than photographic exploration will…

If it keeps you busy but will hold you back someday, it’s a distraction. Don’t settle. There’s a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion. Life is too short not to focus more on what matters most. And life is definitely too short for habits and routines that keep you stuck in a cycle of feeling like you’re a day late and a dollar short. So today, let’s discuss three incredibly common patterns of behavior that keep the vast majority of us stuck in that cycle, year after year. 1. We keep trying to overcome the odds in an…

A UK startup has secured backing from multiple investors after pitching an innovative AI-driven climate education game on the show Dragons Den A British EdTech startup bringing climate education into the classroom through gameplay has won a rare triple investment on Dragons’ Den. Brainspark Games, founded by Reedah El Saie, secured £10,000 each from Sara Davies, Deborah Meaden and Touker Suleyman after presenting her AI-driven learning platform. The company is developing what it says will be the UK’s first climate GCSE game, aligned with the Department for Education’s Natural Sciences curriculum. Built with researchers from the University of Oxford, University…

1. What are the most important AI skills to learn for future careers?The most important AI skills include machine learning, data analysis, Python programming, deep learning, prompt engineering, and cloud AI platforms. They help professionals stay relevant in AI-driven industries.2. Do I need a programming background to learn AI?A programming background is helpful but not mandatory. Beginners can start with Python basics, gradually moving into AI and machine learning with guided courses or practical projects.3. Which AI skill has the highest job demand?Machine learning and data science currently have the highest job demand, followed by natural language processing, computer vision,…

On Saturday, the 10th of January, Dot Microfinance Bank stepped beyond conventional banking channels to engage directly with residents and small business owners on the streets of Moleye. Through a community-focused street awareness campaign, the bank distributed branded house numbers to residents and branded umbrellas to store owners, reinforcing its commitment to visibility, accessibility, and meaningful grassroots engagement. From a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) perspective, the initiative was designed to strengthen community relationships while promoting financial inclusion and trust. At Dot Microfinance Bank, CSR is viewed as an extension of responsibility rather than a standalone activity. The bank recognises that…