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The world is full of bad news—crime, accidents, death, disaster—and those are just the local issues. When you factor in global problems, too, like climate change, war, poverty, and famine, it's enough to make you give up on the news forever.
For a dose of gladness alongside all that gloom, make Tonic a part of your daily reading: This self-described "digital media company dedicated to promoting the good that happens each day around the world," is the perfect antidote to traditional news cycles, focusing on people, activities, and legislation that are making the world a better, more inspirational place. Follow a cancer survivor flying around the world in an antique plane; read about a woman who gave her tax refund to Haiti relief--and then won the lottery; and see a New Jersey town that has a secret group of knitters adding bright sweaters to tree branches. But it's not all fluff: you can also keep up with the latest on the healthcare bill, international relations, or scientific breakthroughs while following your favorite sports stories, business deals, and medical news. Tonic also puts its own spin on celebrity coverage with The Anti-Gossip, a daily roundup of engagements, weddings, charitable donations, and beauty tips from the stars (no romantic feuds or breakup rumors here).
If you're focused on good green news, Tonic has a section for that, too, with stories that range from World Water Day activities and wind power taking off to expo guides and easy ways to cut carbon pollution. And a lineup of knowledgeable columnists—like Ethan Zohn, Dr. Richard Firshein, Kelly Cutrone, Janera Soerel, and Woody Tasch—give their own take on the days news—which should leave you a lot happier than your 11:00 newscast.
