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

    Don't worry, I'm crying happy tears this time.

    Daniella Emanuel
    by Daniella Emanuel

    BuzzFeed Staff

    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
    Live Science / Via livescience.com

    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
    WXYZ / Via wxyz.com

    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
    BBC / Via bbc.com

    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
    K-12 Dive / Via k12dive.com

    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
    CNN / Via cnn.com

    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
    The Guardian / Via theguardian.com

    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
    The Guardian / Via theguardian.com

    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
    People / Via people.com

    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
    Newsweek / Via newsweek.com

    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
    New York Times / Via nytimes.com

    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."
    Courthouse News Service / Via courthousenews.com

    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
    Fort Worth Report / Via fortworthreport.org

    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
    NBC / Via nbcsandiego.com