Good News This Week: November 8th, 2026

This week’s good news roundup

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From safer streets in New York City to remarkable progress in reducing poverty and protecting children from disease, this week’s good news shows how positive change can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Here are five encouraging stories worth sharing.

This Week's 5 Good News Stories

1. New York City Streets Reach Historic Safety Milestone

There’s encouraging news from New York City! Pedestrian deaths have reached their lowest recorded level for the first nine months of the year, apart from the unusual pandemic year of 2020. Safer street designs, protected cycle lanes and road safety initiatives are helping make the city’s busy streets safer for everyone.

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2. Indonesia Cuts Extreme Poverty from 86% to Under 4%

Indonesia has achieved a remarkable transformation over four decades. The proportion of people living on less than $3 a day has fallen from 86% in 1984 to under 4% in 2025. Although challenges remain, the figures highlight how economic growth and improving living standards have changed millions of lives.

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3. Petrol-Only Cars Fall Below Half of Global New Car Sales

For the first time, petrol-only vehicles accounted for less than half of new car sales worldwide during the first half of 2026. Their share has fallen from 73% in 2021 to just 49%, as electric and hybrid vehicles become increasingly popular with drivers around the world.

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4. Honest Barber Returns $128,514 Found at an ATM

A Texas barber has shown that honesty really does matter. After discovering a bag containing more than $128,000 in cash and cheques on top of a Bank of America ATM, he immediately contacted the police. Every dollar was accounted for and returned, thanks to his decision to do the right thing.

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5. Sudan Increases Childhood Vaccinations Despite Civil War

Despite the challenges of ongoing conflict, Sudan has made encouraging progress in protecting children from serious diseases. Coverage for the third dose of a five-in-one childhood vaccine rose from 39% in 2024 to 71% in 2025, thanks to the efforts of health workers, organisations and families.

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