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Octopus hugs diver and plays with camera – SWNS / Chris Mullen Two stunned divers have spoken about the ‘crazy’ moment the world’s largest species of octopus came out to play with them before taking a selfie. 35-year-old Canadian Chris Mullen was scuba diving off the coast of his hometown of Vancouver Island with his […]

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Exploring the beauty of America’s national parks should be something everyone can enjoy. But for millions of disabled visitors, that promise of adventure often falls short. Now, Rocky Mountain National Park is making powerful strides to change that. Despite budget cuts within the National Park Service (NPS), a growing […]

New York City, New York – On August 30, 2025, New York City’s Department of Education announced the expansion of its Universal Pre-K (UPK) program, which will now provide free early childhood education to an additional 20,000 children across the city. This groundbreaking move is part of the city’s ongoing commitment to making high-quality education […]

In the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, one high school teacher is redefining what a classroom can be. Maria Jenkins, an art teacher at Portland High School, has spent the last several years turning her classroom into a creative incubator where students are encouraged to explore, innovate, and express themselves in ways that go beyond […]

In Asheboro, North Carolina, a group of dedicated residents decided to take matters into their own hands to revitalize the neglected neighborhood park. What began as a simple idea to clean up the space has blossomed into a full-scale community-driven project that has not only transformed the park but also brought people together in ways […]