Good News Tuesday

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Tuesday's tasty bite-sized chunks of upbeat news to brighten the day.

1804 silver dollar — Credit: Stack's Bowers Galleries

'King of American Coins'

One of the country’s rarest coins is expected to fetch up to $5 million when the hammer comes down at the end of the auction today at Stack’s Bowers Galleries. After the surprise discovery of this long-lost 1804 silver dollar (aka the 'King of American Coins'), the rarity’s total known count now stands at 16. The silver coin is expected to fetch significantly more than its original worth. OGN will keep you posted.

Poland Bans Fur

Poland has become the 18th European Union country to ban fur farming, which was welcomed as a historic moment for animal protection in the country. Poland is the largest fur producer in Europe. The ban will go into effect in 14 days.

Jaguar drinking from a stream in Arizona — Credit: University of Arizona

New Jaguar Sighting

The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique so researchers knew they had a new animal on their hands after reviewing images captured by a remote camera in southern Arizona. The University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center says it’s the fifth big cat over the last 15 years to be spotted in the area after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. “We’re very excited. It signifies this edge population of jaguars continues to come here because they’re finding what they need,” Susan Malusa, director of the center’s jaguar and ocelot project. Adding: “That’s the message - that this species is recovering. We want people to know that and that we still do have a chance to get it right and keep these corridors open.”

Team USA

Ralph Lauren has officially unveiled Team USA’s Opening Ceremony uniforms for the 2026 Olympics, set to be held in Milan and Cortina in February. The uniform features an American flag intarsia wool turtleneck sweater, a wool coat, and wool trousers. The company said: "We’re honored to dress America’s best for such an inspiring moment in sport and culture.”

Instagram Official

Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have gone Instagram official after the singer posted photographs of their trip to Japan. Neither Perry nor Trudeau have publicly commented on their relationship. But speculation has been growing for months with multiple pictures of the two together.

Sir Cliff Richard wearing a dinner jacket — Cliff's still going | Credit: Penguin Random House

Can’t Stop Me Now

At 85, Sir Cliff Richard is out on the road again. Last month, he finished a run of shows in Australia and New Zealand. He was the artist who opened the British rock’n’roll era, with Move It in 1958 - and the UK leg of his Can’t Stop Me Now tour, opening in Cardiff, is finishing at the Royal Albert Hall tonight. After 67 years he is still selling out big rooms. So what’s behind his enduring appeal? To the uninitiated, Sir Cliff’s continued presence in the music space is, at best, a mystery, and at worst an affront to taste. That is to misunderstand him: because Sir Cliff doesn’t so much operate in the music business as he does in the Cliff Richard business.

“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’” Lewis Carroll

On This Day

Drawing of the first ever traffic light - erected outside the Houses of Parliament in London

9 December 1868: The world's first traffic light (known as a street semaphore) was erected outside the Houses of Parliament in London; however, it was removed a month later after a gas leak caused one of the lights to explode. The device was removed, and traffic signals didn't reappear in London until electric versions in the 1920s, with the technology being developed further in the U.S. in the interim.