Hi friend,

Happy Monday! November was a challenging month for many of us, filled with heavy moments and emotional highs and lows, especially around Election Day and the days that followed. Those feelings may still linger, but as we step into December, we have an opportunity for a fresh start—a chance to refocus on hope, progress, and the things that keep us moving forward.

Today’s newsletter is here to bring a little positivity and inspiration to help us embrace the new month. Let’s dive into some good news and kick off December on the right note!

Let’s dive into the good news ⬇️

Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican rival in key California House seat

North Carolina was a ‘bright spot’ for Democrats, governor-elect says

Norway hits pause on controversial deep-sea mining plans

Biden touts admin efforts to boost small business: ‘20 million acts of hope’

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Trumpian Rebrand Of Thanksgiving Gets Cooked By Critics

Vito Is First Pug to Win National Dog Show

President Biden and first lady to debut AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House South Lawn

These batteries could harness the wind and sun to replace coal and gas

Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark

Four centuries in, Virginia could be on track for its first female governor

Oregon tribe has hunting and fishing rights restored under a long-sought court ruling

Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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