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July 04, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

Let’s start the week with uplifting news to sweeten your Monday: New research shows that living with dogs or cats can help maintain brain health as we age. For the first time in over 100 years, swimming in the Seine is allowed again. And, Africa has celebrated a medical first. These good news stories bring hope and set a positive tone for the week ahead.

Enjoy reading, Selina

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Africa's first remote surgery successfully completed

In a medical first for Africa, a patient in Angola was successfully treated for prostate cancer through remote robotic surgery. The procedure was carried out by surgeon Vipul Patel, who operated from Florida—over 11,000 kilometers away. This breakthrough marks an important step toward greater global health equity. Source: ABC NEWS

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Swimming is allowed again in the Seine

For the first time in more than a century, swimming in the Seine is officially allowed again. Paris has opened three public river pools—complete with changing rooms, showers, and regularly tested water quality. Depending on capacity, entry is even free. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Dogs and cats may promote brain health in old age

A study from the University of Geneva suggests that people who live with a dog or cat experience mental benefits in old age. Researchers found evidence that pet owners are less likely to lose cognitive abilities like thinking or language—and when they do, the decline is slower. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Renewable energies surpass coal in Poland for the first time

In June, renewable energy sources in Poland generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time. According to the think tank Energy Forum, renewables accounted for 44.1% of power generation, while hard coal and lignite combined made up 43.7%. Source: EURONEWS

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Chile relies on hair mats to save water

A project in Chile is turning hair clippings from local salons into durable mats for fields and greenhouses. These mats protect the soil from drying out. According to the Matter of Trust Chile foundation, can reduce water evaporation by up to 70 percent. Source: REUTERS

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Forest rangers protect the endangered red panda in Nepal

In Taplejung, eastern Nepal, forest rangers are guarding the critically endangered red panda. They monitor its habitat, deter poachers, and collect scientific data to help establish protected areas. Worldwide, fewer than 10,000 red pandas remain in the wild. Source: MONGABAY

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