June 19, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
On the one hand, Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to ban female genital mutilation—what a historic victory for women's health! Meanwhile, in the Colombian Amazon, farmers are defying modern, destructive agriculture for the benefit of nature.
Enjoy reading, Selina
WEEKEND EDITION
(Opens in a new window)Colombia becomes the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation
The Colombian Congress has passed a historic law banning female genital mutilation. The new regulation follows years of protests after authorities documented over 200 cases between 2020 and 2025 alone. Source: AL JAZEERA
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US states push back against PFAS in fashion
A new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) proves the success of state bans on forever chemicals (PFAS). In tests of 115 textile products in New York and California, around 80 percent of the samples complied with the new limits. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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First long-distance migration of a humpback whale documented in the Arabian Sea
An international research team using 14 satellite transmitters has documented the first long-distance migration of a humpback whale in the Arabian Sea. The discovery of this endangered population of around 80 animals challenges previous theories on whale ecology. Source: PHYS.ORG (Opens in a new window)
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New system visualizes immune cells fighting cancer
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed the ""CellTrap"" system to improve cancer immunotherapy. For the first time, a microfluidic chip with 1,024 trapping chambers allows the precise analysis of individual cell interactions for up to 14 hours. Source: MEDICAL XPRESS
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Colombian farms defy modern agriculture
The 4,500-year-old Indigenous Chagra cultivation system in Colombia demonstrates how pesticide-free agriculture works in harmony with the rainforest. After just a few years of use, the land is completely returned to nature. Source: BBC
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DJ Baguette spins tracks in the bakery
At Doran Gamon’s workplace, the bakery becomes a dance floor: performing as DJ Baguette, he spins tracks in French bakeries while the sale of bread rolls continues. The goal is to help businesses in rural areas and strengthen the community. The concept has been very well received. Source: BBC
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Date
June 19, 2026