Day: December 12, 2025
Congo Declares Victory Over Ebola After Swift Three-Month Response Saves Live
GOOD NEWS IN ONE SENTENCE The Democratic Republic of Congo officially declared the end of its Ebola outbreak on December 1, 2025, after 42 days with no new cases, demonstrating that swift action and community cooperation can stop even the deadliest diseases in their tracks. WHY THIS MATTERS Ebola can kill up to 90% of […]
One Dutch City Just Beat Copenhagen to Become the World’s Most Bike-Friendly Place
GOOD NEWS IN ONE SENTENCE: Utrecht was crowned the world’s most bicycle-friendly city in the 2025 Copenhagenize Index, surpassing Copenhagen with nearly one-third of all trips made by bike, €63 per resident invested annually, and a bold vision to build the city around cycling rather than simply making space for it. WHY THIS MATTERS: Most […]