United States Highlights
Young Man Interviews 3,000 World War II Vets Over 10-year Project–Preserving Their Stories
A decade ago, a young American began recording interviews with World War II combat veterans to satisfy his curiosity about the war. That curiosity became something of an obsession, and 3,000 veterans later, his hard drives and SD cards have become something of a national treasure. Brought to us from Steve Hartman for CBS News’ […] The post Young Man Interviews 3,000 World War II Vets Over 10-year Project–Preserving Their Stories appeared first on Good News Network .
Quirky Campaign Leaves Nice Surprises on Cars of Anyone Who Took Cabs Home from the Bar
It’s an early-summer’s night and you left your truck at the bar because you chose not to drive drunk—well someone’s noticed. That someone is the Montana Barfairies, a volunteer effort that is going viral for tucking $5 gift cards under the windshield wipers of that truck and others like it—a reward for making the right […] The post Quirky Campaign Leaves Nice Surprises on Cars of Anyone Who Took Cabs Home from the Bar appeared first on Good News Network...
Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence Discovered by National Archives in UK–One of Only 11 Known to Survive
A rare 1776 printing of the US Declaration of Independence — one of just 11 known to survive and the only copy outside the United States — has been discovered by a volunteer sorting historical letters and papers at The National Archives in Kew. As the Archives was preparing to open an exhibition charting the […] The post Rare 1776 Declaration of Independence Discovered by National Archives in UK–One of Only 11 Known to Survive appeared first on Good News...
250 Reasons to Love America On Her 250th Birthday
From purple mountain majesties to amber waves of grain, America’s 4 million square miles of jaw-dropping landscapes is matched only by the audacity of its founding premise: 250 years ago, British colonists looking for independence launched a radical experiment, betting that a free people could govern themselves—without the rule of a king or queen. Despite years […] The post 250 Reasons to Love America On Her 250th Birthday appeared first on Good News Network .
Quarter Million N95 Respirators Headed to DRC as California Group Eases Ebola Strain on Health System
A California relief organization is sending more than a quarter million N95 respirators to help protect health workers on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Responding to widespread PPE shortages, the aid package, which also includes eye protection and protective coveralls—all donated by 3M—is the largest announced shipment […] The post Quarter Million N95 Respirators Headed to DRC as California Group Eases Ebola Strain on Health System appeared first on Good News Network...
Thousands Donate to Help Nebraska Ranchers Who Couldn’t Feed Their Herds After Wildfires Burn Every Acre
A few months ago the largest wildfire in Nebraska history burned a thousand square-miles of ranch land. It burned every foot of grass on Mike and Kayla Wintz’s 11,000-acre ranch. But when they and their neighbors faced the threat of losing their livelihoods, something remarkable happened. Thousands of anonymous donors stepped up from across the […] The post Thousands Donate to Help Nebraska Ranchers Who Couldn’t Feed Their Herds After Wildfires Burn Every Acre appeared first on Good News Network...
France Salutes America, Flying Over Statue of Liberty–Launching Month of Celebrations for 250 Years of Friendship
The skies over New York City turned red, white, and blue on Tuesday as France launched Mission #Liberté250 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary—and to honor the enduring alliance between sister nations. The flyover by the French Air Force’s precision aerobatics team—the Patrouille de France—kicks off a historic month-long tour along the East Coast in a […] The post France Salutes America, Flying Over Statue of Liberty–Launching Month of Celebrations for 250 Years of Friendship appeared first on Good News Network...
Win a Free Wedding at Historic Hudson Valley Estate For Couple With the Best Story
A historic Hudson Valley estate built in 1895 is reopening as a wedding venue and retreat—and the owners, a husband-and-wife team, are inaugurating the restored property by giving away a free wedding to the couple who tells the best story. Pine Brook Manor, about 90 minutes from New York City, includes 110 acres of pine […] The post Win a Free Wedding at Historic Hudson Valley Estate For Couple With the Best Story appeared first on Good News Network .
Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades
A beloved local fish staple that was illegal to harvest as recently as 2012 has seen an incredible recovery in Maine’s rivers following the removal of several large dams. Particularly on the Penobscot River, the removal of 2 dams has resulted in the “premier success story of our time,” for Maine’s alewife fish, which had […] The post Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades appeared first on Good News Network .
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Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended
The population of humpback whales around the world continues to climb ever higher, as do the records for numbers of sightings in single whale-watching seasons. In Brazil’s renowned Guanabara Bay, whale watching trips are becoming popular thanks to an increase in the population of humpbacks from 2,000 in 1986, to around 35,000 today. Every year, […] The post Humpback Whale Watching Surges in Brazil Where Population Has Grown 27-fold Since Whaling Ended appeared first on Good News Network .
3,200-yo Tomb Discovered in Luxor from the Era of Ramses
Another month, another big discovery in Luxor—this time of a tomb with preserved interior frescoes dating back around 3,200 years. The T-shaped tomb was discovered by a team of Dutch-Egypt archaeologists in the middle of a long-term project to combine proactive conservation strategies with archaeological excavations at the Theban Necropolis. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of Egypt’s […] The post 3,200-yo Tomb Discovered in Luxor from the Era of Ramses appeared first on Good News Network .
South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former Owner
A restauranteur who found $12,000 in cash got in touch with the rightful owner live on the news to explain he wanted to turn it over. Sak Yiengjuntuek knew as soon as he saw the stack of $100 bills that they belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant that would become Lemongrass Pho […] The post South Carolina Restaurant Owner Finds $12,000 in Old Cabinet and Returns it to Former Owner appeared first on Good News Network .
4 Different Bobkittens Rescued in a Week, Undergoing Rehab Together for Return to the Wild
These two incredible animals are bobkittens, and they’re lucky to be alive. They are 2 of 4 baby bobcats rescued within days of each other, from as many as 3 different mothers—all of whom either died, or lost or abandoned the kittens. Now living together at the Saratoga Wildlife Care Center, they have a fighting […] The post 4 Different Bobkittens Rescued in a Week, Undergoing Rehab Together for Return to the Wild appeared first on Good News Network .
Good News in History, July 15
71 years ago today, 18 Nobel laureate scientists signed the Mainau Declaration publicly decrying nuclear weapons. Within one year, 34 others—mostly chemists and physicists—joined the German nuclear scientists Otto Hahn and Max Born in calling for an end to perilous radioactive bombs. READ the text of the Declaration… (1955) “We, the undersigned, are scientists of […] The post Good News in History, July 15 appeared first on Good News Network .
Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis
GNN has reported on studies that have found coffee to improve health outcomes in a variety of disease realms, including heart disease, dementia, and even cancer in an observational finding. Now, a new study of hundreds of thousands of people compiled by Cedars Sinai Medical Center has identified that the liver may be a prime […] The post Coffee Associated with Lower Risks of Liver Cancer and Deadly Cirrhosis appeared first on Good News Network .
Bloomberg Donates $260 Million to Ensure New High Seas Treaty Translates to Lasting Ocean Protections
Bloomberg Philanthropies has identified a funding shortfall in the implementation of many countries’ ocean protection plans, and has attempted to fill it with a quarter-billion dollar donation. The aim writ small is to translate the paper gains for ocean conservation and management secured with the passage of the UN’s new High Seas Treaty into real […] The post Bloomberg Donates $260 Million to Ensure New High Seas Treaty Translates to Lasting Ocean Protections appeared first on Good News Network .
Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25%
The chronic disease schistosomiasis wreaks havoc on more than 220 million people around the world, with the vast majority of cases being in sub-Saharan Africa. New research published in Nature Sustainability by scientists from Notre Dame has explored how raising freshwater fish in the rice paddy could help reduce disease incidence and poverty along the […] The post Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25% appeared first on Good News Network .
Japanese Engineers Help Modernize India’s Massive Railway, Launching Her First Bullet Train
For the most train-dependent transportation system in the world, the debut of its first high-speed or “bullet” train, is now tantalizingly close. It’s set to begin phased passenger operations starting from August 15th, 2027, provided there are no more delays to the project. Set to connect the financial center of Mumbai with Ahmedabad in the […] The post Japanese Engineers Help Modernize India’s Massive Railway, Launching Her First Bullet Train appeared first on Good News Network .
Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time
Scientists have detected a simple sugar found in raspberries within the gas and dust at the center of the Milky Way. It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been identified in interstellar media, having previously been found in our solar system on asteroids. Called erythrulose, it’s found in raspberries and suntan lotion, but the […] The post Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time appeared first on Good News Network...
Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades
A beloved local fish staple that was illegal to harvest as recently as 2012 has seen an incredible recovery in Maine’s rivers following the removal of several large dams. Particularly on the Penobscot River, the removal of 2 dams has resulted in the “premier success story of our time,” for Maine’s alewife fish, which had […] The post Maine Counts Over 20 Million River Herring During Annual Run, the Highest in Decades appeared first on Good News Network .
Good News in History, July 16
1404 years ago today, the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (PBUH), journeyed with his followers from Mecca to Medina. As an event it’s known as the Hijrah, and the start of the Islamic calendar. The whole departure spanned about three months, during which Muhammad remained behind to convince those who were reluctant. The second Rashidun Caliph, […] The post Good News in History, July 16 appeared first on Good News Network .