Positive News
A properly staffed magazine covering what is going right, funded by its readers rather than by outrage.
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How to get the most from it
Positive News sits in Good News under Unwind, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome and brainy.
About this category: Newsrooms with a constructive brief. Not a denial that the world is difficult, just a correction to a feed that only reports one direction.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Something kind-hearted
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Positive News: quick answers
Is Positive News free?
Yes. Positive News is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Positive News?
No. You can use Positive News without signing up for anything.
Does Positive News work on a phone?
Yes. Positive News works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Positive News safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Positive News take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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