Good News Lions is the Nation & World section’s bi-weekly news segment, highlighting positive news in the country and around the world. The theme of this article is good Samaritan recognition and sustainable conversion of methanol.
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Japan became the first country to build a 3D-printed railway station on March 26 when it created a new version of Hatsushima Station in Arida, Japan, in under six hours. The new 3D printed station replaced an ageing wooden structure, and was assembled with pre-printed parts that were put together by cranes between the departure of the last train and the first train arrival the next morning, The Independent reported.
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After Elon Musk voiced his support for President Donald Trump’s administration and far right parties in Europe, Tesla has now become a subject of boycotts and political protests. Musk’s right-wing shift is not sitting well with Tesla shareholders and potential buyers, a majority of whom identify as liberal, according to PBS.
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Joseph Coates, a man suffering from POEMS syndrome, found himself paralyzed from his arms to his legs after continuous, ineffective medical treatments in 2024.
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After President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate “wokeness” in America, construction workers began removing the city’s Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C., on March 10. The Trump administration also recently revived congressional efforts to put Washington back under direct federal control, according to AP News.
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After filing for bankruptcy six years ago, Forever 21 is ready to close its doors in shopping malls after filing for bankruptcy again earlier this month.
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After the Trump administration enacted an executive order to remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the workplace on Jan. 21, several prominent corporations have announced plans to scale back from their respective DEI initiatives.
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Whilst approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, an American Airlines passenger plane collided midair with a United States military helicopter at 8:48 p.m on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C. over the Potomac River.
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In late October, Volkswagen announced that it plans to close three of its factories in Germany. The car company is known to have a long standing relationship with the country for over 87 years. According to Bloomberg, this move was made due to financial setbacks Volkswagen has faced in the last five years, with sales declining more by 15% this year alone.
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The Republican Party won control of the Senate in the 2024 election. In order for a political party to declare a majority, they must win at least 50 seats. As of Nov. 13, the Republican Party garnered 53 seats, gaining four seats, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party totaled 47 seats, losing four seats and the overall majority to the Republicans.
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