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New law shields California college students who seek help after overdosing

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY'S EDITORIAL TEAM When TJ McGee overdosed in his UC Berkeley dorm room two years ago, his roommates hesitated before calling ...

Speed friending: one cafe’s answer to America’s growing friendshi...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY'S EDITORIAL TEAM Something has shifted over the past three decades in how Americans relate to each other. In 1990, about ...

Deforestation declines in Brazilian Amazon the first month of Lula’s rule

The rate of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest decreased in January compared to the same month a year ago, satellite data revealed on Friday, ...

From guerrilla fighters to beer brewers: former FARC members craft peace in e...

In the center of Bogotá, La Trocha Brewery, an unexpected company started by former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) militants, is more than ...

A positive guide to navigating climate chaos

Maintaining hope in the face of the climate crisis is more than simply a psychological exercise; it is essential for motivating action and behavioral ...