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US crime falls, Lebanon abolishes death penalty, EU right-to-repair law takes effect

This week's positive news includes a significant drop in violent crime across the US in 2025, with notable decreases in murder, robbery, rape, and aggravated assault rates. Lebanon is poised to become the first Middle Eastern country to abolish the death penalty, following a parliamentary vote to end capital punishment. Additionally, new right-to-repair legislation in Ireland, part of an EU directive, aims to reduce waste by making it easier for consumers to fix electronics rather than replace them. Finally, neurosurgeons successfully performed the first AI-assisted brain tumor removal surgery, which helped preserve the patient's eye. AI

IMPACT AI assists in a successful brain tumor surgery, potentially improving patient outcomes and showcasing advancements in medical technology.

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US crime falls, Lebanon abolishes death penalty, EU right-to-repair law takes effect

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    What went right this week: the good news that matters https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://www.posi tive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-35-of-2026/

    What went right this week: the good news that matters https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://www.posi tive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-35-of-2026/