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.

Kailyn Toussaint

Latest Articles by Kailyn Toussaint

Business & Markets
  |  August 11, 2026

eBay bets big on live shopping

eBay is adding a live camera to its longtime auction formula.

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  August 6, 2026

New avocado discovery could shave years off breeding cycles

For centuries, avocados have kept one of their biggest secrets close to the pit.

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U.S.
  |  August 6, 2026

Western states grapple with a shrinking Colorado River

Last week, the Trump administration unveiled a new 10-year plan for managing the shrinking Colorado River, which supplies water to 35-40 million people across the American West.

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Positive
  |  August 5, 2026

Hop on the Curiosity Mobile

Six months ago, author and “curiosity expert” Scott Shigeoka hit the road in his purple Curiosity Mobile to explore what he calls America’s “belief gap.”

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Positive
  |  August 5, 2026

The 11-year-old kicking up a stink in the best way possible

Eleven-year-old Ashton Meyer decided to break the mold of opening a lemonade stand to make some extra cash this summer, naturally opting for cleaning garbage bins instead.

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U.S.
  |  August 4, 2026

Americans agree democracy needs repair, but differ on solutions

If American democracy had a check-engine light, most voters would agree it's on.

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  August 4, 2026

More protein may not always be better, research finds

Walk through a grocery store today and you’ll find protein in places never previously imagined.

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  July 30, 2026

DoorDash enters the drone delivery market

If your food starts descending from the sky, don't panic—it’s not a case of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It's probably just your DoorDash order.

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World
  |  July 30, 2026

Europe is finally jumping on the AC bandwagon

For decades, much of Europe treated air conditioning like ranch dressing: an American obsession that never really caught on. But that mindset is slowly starting to melt.

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Positive
  |  July 29, 2026

Forget pencils and paint…

London artist James Cook creates stunningly detailed drawings using nothing but the keys of vintage typewriters.

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Positive
  |  July 29, 2026

Cross-country comeback

When Gregory Maassen was 51, a mysterious burning sensation spread across his body, eventually leaving him nearly bedridden and fearing for his life.

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  July 28, 2026

ChatGPT is now giving users custom health advice

ChatGPT is ready to move beyond planning a vacation around that one restaurant you saw on TikTok, and into analyzing your bloodwork and exercise routine.

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  July 28, 2026

Smile, you’re logging into Google

Forgot your password? Google thinks your face should do the trick.

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Business & Markets
  |  July 23, 2026

Hertz is taking another shot at the future

Five years after making a disastrous bet to electrify its rental fleet, Hertz is back with a new future-focused strategy: serving as the backbone of the robotaxi industry.

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U.S.
  |  July 23, 2026

What’s going on with America’s cyclosporiasis outbreak?

America remains in the midst of a nationwide parasitic outbreak linked to lettuce, forcing diners across the country to shoulder the unthinkable burden of ordering french fries instead of a salad with dinner.

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Positive
  |  July 22, 2026

Honk if you love turtles

This specialty FL license plate design first hit the roads in 1998.

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Positive
  |  July 22, 2026

If you've ever felt like people don't know their neighbors anymore, one North Carolina preschooler has a pretty compelling counterargument.

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U.S.
  |  July 21, 2026

America’s “baby corridor” bucks fertility decline

Falling birth rates across the US have been a major talking point for years. But zoom in on the map and a different story starts to emerge: America’s middle is significantly outpacing its edges.

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  July 21, 2026

FDA clears first-of-its-kind cholesterol pill

Taking cholesterol medicine may soon feel less like a doctor’s order and more like your old daily Flintstones vitamin ritual.

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Media & Entertainment
  |  July 16, 2026

Broadway's summer box office hits a sour note

Ironically, Broadway's biggest summer drama is happening behind the scenes.

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