Hi friend,

Happy Friday! As we wrap up the week, it’s the perfect time to pause and celebrate the moments of progress and positivity that keep us going. No matter how your week has gone, today’s edition of The Smile is here to brighten your day and send you into the weekend with hope and inspiration.

Let’s dive into the good news ⬇️

Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors

Overdraft fees could be capped at $5 under new federal rule

This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' — and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic

Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board

AOC Finds Unexpected Support in Bid for Oversight Committee Seat

Watch: Baby sees clearly for the first time

American freed after 7 months detention in Syria

New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun

A Route 66 town was dead. This man resurrected it into ‘a classic desert destination’

Bipartisan Lawmakers Seek to Break Up Giant Health Care Conglomerates

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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