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Creative JoyAffirming Abstract Painting Class Reminds Us That Beautiful Flowers Can Be Perfectly ImperfectMy Modern Met · 3 min readAffirming Abstract Painting Class Reminds Us That Beautiful Flowers Can Be Perfectly Imperfect Sometimes, the fear of doing something imperfectly can paralyze us before we begin. That’s a common feeling when it comes to art, even if you can recognize that half the fun is getting messy and making something with your hands. Chasing realism, for instance, can hold would-be artists back from even starting their creative journey.Good EarthThe underground fridge that keeps food cool – even in a heatwavePositive News · 3 min readInspired by olden days ice houses, this underground fridge uses the earth’s stable temperature to keep food cool Seen from a distance, it looks utterly incongruous – lying on its side, apparently half-buried in soil. Another case of ugly urban fly-tipping?Creative JoyAI Artist Turns His Generated Compositions Into Tactile Embroidered Works [Interview]My Modern Met · 3 min readAI Artist Turns His Generated Compositions Into Tactile Embroidered Works [Interview] Contemporary artist Richard Nadler lives and works in Munich, Germany, creating richly layered images that blur the boundaries among AI-generated art, textile craftsmanship, and traditional artistic practice. From vibrant domestic interiors to psychedelic forests and chrome-clad samurai, Nadler creates worlds that feel simultaneously digital and tangible.Creative JoyArchitects Transform an Industrial Antenna Tower in the Swiss Alps Into a Place for Après SkiMy Modern Met · 3 min readArchitects Transform an Industrial Antenna Tower in the Swiss Alps Into a Place for Après Ski Turning something old into something new is at the heart of sustainability and thoughtful design. That’s exactly what architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has done with the transformation of the Titlis antenna tower in the Swiss Alps.Creative JoyLionel Messi Met (And Bathed) World Cup Final Opponent Lamine Yamal When He Was Only a BabyMy Modern Met · 3 min readLionel Messi Met (And Bathed) World Cup Final Opponent Lamine Yamal When He Was Only a Baby Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por UNICEF (@unicef) This Sunday, Argentina and Spain are facing off in the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Creative JoyColorado Mayor Mike Coffman Spends Every Friday Night Sleeping in a Homeless ShelterMy Modern Met · 3 min readColorado Mayor Mike Coffman Spends Every Friday Night Sleeping in a Homeless Shelter Embed from Getty Images Most elected officials wrap up their workweek and head home for the weekend; Mike Coffman, the 71-year-old mayor of Aurora, Colorado, does something else entirely. Every Friday afternoon, he leaves City Hall and heads to the Aurora Regional Navigation Center (ARNC), where he checks into a homeless shelter for the night.Creative JoyPeople in Finland Use Pink Baskets To Show They Are Open To Finding Love at SupermarketsMy Modern Met · 3 min readPeople in Finland Use Pink Baskets To Show They Are Open To Finding Love at Supermarkets Looking for love? You could swipe through dating apps, chat someone up at a bar, or ask friends to play cupid. Or, if you’re in Finland, you can simply carry a pink basket to let everyone know you’re open to meet someone while browsing the aisles.Creative JoyNew Exhibition Explores Palestinian Stories of Displacement Across GenerationsMy Modern Met · 3 min readNew Exhibition Explores Palestinian Stories of Displacement Across Generations Though there has been little said about it over the years, Palestinian displacement started decades ago. During the 1948 Nakba, around 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homes as Zionist groups seized towns and villages, forcing families to rebuild their lives elsewhere.Creative JoyLEGO Unveils Set for First-Ever Fully Functional Arcade Pinball MachineMy Modern Met · 3 min readLEGO Unveils Set for First-Ever Fully Functional Arcade Pinball Machine If you’re of a certain age, you surely remember going to the arcade and seeing the most devoted players spend hours trying to beat the top score on the pinball machine.Creative JoyOlivia Rodrigo Teams up With LEGO To Unveil Five New Sets Inspired by Her MusicMy Modern Met · 3 min readOlivia Rodrigo Teams up With LEGO To Unveil Five New Sets Inspired by Her Music Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has made a name for herself with her heartfelt compositions, which feature compelling narratives and musical motifs that show a wisdom beyond her years.Creative JoyVibrant Portraits Woven From Colorful Hair Beads Honor History, Identity, and Resilience [Interview]My Modern Met · 3 min readVibrant Portraits Woven From Colorful Hair Beads Honor History, Identity, and Resilience [Interview] In his intricate beaded portraits, multidisciplinary artist Felandus Thames spotlights historically marginalized figures, reclaiming their stories in defiance of the systems that have sought to erase their resistance. Composed of thousands of brightly colored and patterned hair beads, his large-scale wall-hung works transform individual beads into striking portraits that pulse with texture, depth, and emotion.Creative JoyArtist Lucy Sparrow Opens a “Supermarket” in a Museum With 20,000 Hand-Felted Grocery ItemsMy Modern Met · 3 min readArtist Lucy Sparrow Opens a “Supermarket” in a Museum With 20,000 Hand-Felted Grocery Items British artist Lucy Sparrow has built entire shops out of felt for more than a decade. S. museum exhibition.Animal RescueHerculean Effort to Restore Mozambique’s Rhino Population Succeeds with 61 Animals Moved ThereGood News Network · 3 min read9 female white rhino have been reintroduced to one of Mozambique’s southern national parks as part of a mammoth undertaking to bring back species the country has lost. Mozambique was the victim of one of Africa’s worst post-colonial power struggles, during which time they lost virtually all of several large animals during a civil warGood EarthOregon Wildlife Conservation Funding Gets Historic Boost Through New LawHappy Eco News · 3 min readHappy Eco News Oregon Wildlife Conservation Funding Gets Historic Boost Through New Law Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4134 into law on April 10, 2026, creating the state’s first dedicated Oregon wildlife conservation funding stream.Creative Joy‘‘Soccer’’ Is a Fine Term for the Beautiful Game — Don’t Let Any ‘‘Football’’ Snob or President Tell You Otherwise This World CupNice News · 3 min readS. ” “There’s no question about it. We have to come up with another name for the NFL. It really doesn’t make any sense,” said Trump, an apparently new convert to the round-ball game.Creative JoyGiant Picnic Basket-Shaped Office Building in Ohio Hits Market for $8.5MNice News · 3 min readIn the age of artificial intelligence, you couldn’t be blamed for suspecting the photo above was created by a ChatGPT user with a penchant for picnicking. 5 million.Good EarthPutting out wildfires: How peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia's tropical forestsPhys.org Earth · 3 min readPeatland fires in Indonesia pose a major threat to habitats, wildlife and people. That risk is exacerbated by the country's periodic El Niño warming phases, which bring prolonged drought. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .Human KindnessDid a tourist tax save Magaluf?Positive News · 3 min readAs Edinburgh introduces a visitor levy, we look at what a decade of tourist tax-funded investment has done for one of Europe’s resorts It is a bright early summer evening in Mallorca and Jaime Mora Bosch is reclining in a waterfront restaurant in a cream suit.Good EarthSimple outdoor flood alarm protects homes from rising watersNew Atlas · 3 min readClimate change is reshaping weather patterns around the world, bringing heavier rainfall and more extreme weather to places that have rarely experienced them before. Floods are among the most common natural disasters, and every year they affect millions of people, take lives, destroy homes, and cause billions of dollars in damage.Creative JoyHollywood's Iconic Cinerama Dome, One of the World's Most Famous Movie Theaters, Is Set to Reopen in Early 2028Smithsonian Smart News · 3 min readShuttered since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles landmark is being revived as more Americans buy tickets to see movies in theaters