Kailyn Toussaint
Based in beautiful New England, Kailyn has been a part of the DONUT team since January 2021. When she's not writing positive stories or keeping readers up to date with the latest Sports, Media & Entertainment news, she works as a professional vocalist, touring with multiple groups and singing around the world. Kailyn spearheads our Positive DONUT newsletter, sharing awww-inspiring stories from around the world every Tuesday.
Latest Articles by Kailyn Toussaint
Positive
| July 15, 2026What to do with a bit of paper and glue…
A group of Italian students broke the world record for the largest paper airplane.
Positive
| July 15, 2026A simple idea with a major impact
While most class projects collect dust, Sara Gudiel's is about to franchise.
Media & Entertainment
| July 14, 2026America’s World Cup is a major success—off the field, at least
All three host nations have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, after falling in the Round of 16 earlier this month.
Media & Entertainment
| July 9, 2026Netflix’s sequel problem is growing too big to ignore
Netflix, the streaming giant that propelled binge-watching into mainstream culture, is now struggling to keep audiences hungry for seconds.
Positive
| July 8, 2026An ape for Attenborough
A giant gorilla maze celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.
Positive
| July 8, 2026Even dogs can't resist the World Cup craze
Some dogs chase squirrels, others chase tennis balls, but La Gorda apparently chased a World Cup watch party.
U.S.
| July 7, 2026EV batteries now last far longer than many buyers expect
For years, one of the biggest knocks against electric vehicles has been the fear of an eye-wateringly expensive battery replacement.
Science & Emerging Tech
| July 2, 2026Inside NASA’s plan to save a $500M space telescope in orbit
The next Swift comeback tour won't require a battle with Ticketmaster, but rather a state-of-the-art $30 million spacecraft and rocket launch.
U.S.
| July 2, 2026Major heat wave hits US ahead of holiday weekend
Time to add some Nelly to your 4th of July playlist because it really is getting hot in here.
Positive
| July 1, 2026Nine lives, 28 toes
10-month old kitten Toby Henderson just claimed his first Guinness World Record, tying for the most toes on a cat with 28 distinct toe-beans.
Positive
| July 1, 2026Girl dads embrace hair care at happy hour
Some dads are spending happy hour with braids along with their beers.
U.S.
| June 30, 2026Americans hold mixed patriotic feelings ahead of 250th birthday
Uncle Sam is celebrating his 250th birthday like many larger families do: with fireworks, a cookout, and a few unresolved disagreements at the table.
U.S.
| June 30, 2026Medicare is embracing the GLP-1 boom
Starting tomorrow, millions of Medicare beneficiaries will gain access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, in a rollout poised to give pharmacists more action than the bingo hall on jackpot night.
U.S.
| June 25, 2026Americans’ “magic number” for retirement hits new record high
The going rate for a comfortable retirement is now somewhere around the price of a modest luxury yacht, according to most Americans.
Business & Markets
| June 25, 2026It’s Prime time for ecommerce retailers
Amazon's annual Prime Day officially kicked off this week, but calling it Prime “Day" is starting to feel a little like calling the Super Bowl a neighborhood pickup game.
Positive
| June 23, 2026A man, a kilt, and 3,000 miles of determination
When 22-year-old Craig Ferguson set off from Santa Monica Pier in California, he wasn't just heading to the World Cup.
Business & Markets
| June 18, 2026Everyone sees different prices on Uber and Lyft, report shows
Picture this: You and your friend open Uber at the exact same time, request the exact same ride, and somehow get two totally different prices.
U.S.
| June 18, 2026US gears up for billion-dollar battle against a tiny pest
A tiny fly is causing outsized concerns for America's cattle industry.
Positive
| June 17, 2026You’re never too old for some fun
Generation CircUS hosted a “rebellion against ageism” this weekend as part of their Over 50 Showcase.
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