Good News
February 19, 2026

Treasure Hunter Finds Couple’s Lost Engagement Ring With Metal Detector and Turns Down Reward

It was the scenario many treasure hunters dream of. When a man named Brian Harpring was exploring a beach near Savannah, GA, with his trusty metal detector, a man approached him for help. “Big reward for you,” the guy offered. “You can help me find a ring?” The hunter, who shares his adventures in a YouTube channel called Savannah Harps, took on the challenge, but declined the money, simply hoping to save the day.

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Good News
February 18, 2026

Adorable 6-Year-Old Makes History by Selling 100,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies

Many Girl Scouts across the country do their best to sell boxes of cookies, but there’s one 6-year-old in Pittsburgh that has outdone herself. Meet Pim Neill, the adorable Girl Scout who has sold over 100,000 boxes, and charmed her way into the hearts of everyone on social media.  Pim had been dreaming of becoming a Girl Scout and selling cookies for some time.

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Installation
February 17, 2026

Saudi Desert Offers a Dramatic Stage for Innovative Installations at Desert X

Nearly 700 miles from the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh lies AlUla, a lush oasis valley enshrined by towering sandstone mountains. The desert region has long drawn visitors to its ancient cultural sites, ranging from a labyrinth of 12th-century mudbrick homes to Dadan, one of the Arabian Peninsula’s most developed first-millennium BCE cities. This month, though, AlUla offers yet another attraction: Desert X.

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