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Only Happy News is an independent feel-good news publication dedicated to surfacing what’s going right in the world โ€” the rescues, the breakthroughs, the comebacks, and the quiet acts of kindness that never make the front page. In a news landscape built on anxiety and outrage, we exist to remind you that goodness is still out there, still reliable, and worth celebrating. Our editorial team covers positive stories across science, animals, people, travel, and innovation โ€” every day, without exception.
: A Colorado Singer Named J Mo Came Back to New York Looking for Inspiration and Found It Under the Arch

July 12, 2026

A Colorado Singer Named J Mo Came Back to New York Looking for Inspiration and Found It Under the Arch

J Mo, a singer and songwriter from Colorado, came back to his New York hometown

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: The Lumineers Play 'Cleopatra' and Dedicate a Song to KEXP's John Richards in a Raw, Kitchen-Recorded Set

July 12, 2026

The Lumineers Play ‘Cleopatra’ and Dedicate a Song to KEXP’s John Richards in a Raw, Kitchen-Recorded Set

The Lumineers returned to KEXP and dedicated a song to DJ John Richards, who played

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: He Smashed His Rolex, So He Built a YouTube Channel From Scratch to Buy a New One in 6.5 Weeks

July 12, 2026

He Smashed His Rolex, So He Built a YouTube Channel From Scratch to Buy a New One in 6.5 Weeks

After smashing his Rolex and being told repairs would take 10 weeks, one creator bet

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: Portugal. The Man's 'Feel It Still' Keeps Audiences on Their Feet Years After Its Release

July 12, 2026

Portugal. The Man’s ‘Feel It Still’ Keeps Audiences on Their Feet Years After Its Release

Portugal. The Man's 'Feel It Still' delivered a performance that collapsed decades of restless energy

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: Doggyland's Counting Song Teaches Kids 1 to 10 With Cookies, Octopus Arms, and a Little Help From Woofee

July 12, 2026

Doggyland’s Counting Song Teaches Kids 1 to 10 With Cookies, Octopus Arms, and a Little Help From Woofee

In Doggyland, a cookie-counting crisis calls in Woofee, whose lively call-and-repeat song walks Vancy and

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: Inside the National Aquarium's Dolphin Discovery: Where 200 Pounds of Fish Is Just Breakfast

July 12, 2026

Inside the National Aquarium’s Dolphin Discovery: Where 200 Pounds of Fish Is Just Breakfast

At the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the day starts at 6:30 a.m. with 200 pounds

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: LP's 'Lost On You' Is the Indie Rock Heartbreak Song That Refuses to Let Go

July 12, 2026

LP’s ‘Lost On You’ Is the Indie Rock Heartbreak Song That Refuses to Let Go

LP's 'Lost On You' opens with a piercing whistle and a toast to everything given

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: Why the 'Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button' Is the Perfect Rick and Morty Episode

July 12, 2026

Why the ‘Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button’ Is the Perfect Rick and Morty Episode

CinemaWins has rewatched Rick and Morty roughly five or six times, but it took sitting

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: Can You Spot the Sloth? 4 Animal Masters of Disguise That Will Fool Your Eyes

July 12, 2026

Can You Spot the Sloth? 4 Animal Masters of Disguise That Will Fool Your Eyes

A sloth with algae-green fur sits motionless in a tree canopy while a caterpillar nearby

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: Doggyland's 'I Can Do Hard Things' Is the Kids' Song About Not Giving Up That Actually Works

July 12, 2026

Doggyland’s ‘I Can Do Hard Things’ Is the Kids’ Song About Not Giving Up That Actually Works

Billy is stuck on a puzzle he thinks is too hard, and in Doggyland, that

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: Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good' Is Still the Most Honest Song About Starting Over

July 12, 2026

Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ Is Still the Most Honest Song About Starting Over

Nina Simone's 'Feeling Good' builds its case for renewal one dragonfly, one river, and one

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: Inside Medina, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point: Seattle's Most Exclusive Waterfront Neighborhoods

July 12, 2026

Inside Medina, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point: Seattle’s Most Exclusive Waterfront Neighborhoods

A boat tour of Medina, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point reveals the Lake Washington estates

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