Not All News is Bad!

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL, therapy is the first T cell treatment for solid tumors. It fights melanoma and maybe other cancers too.

Source: A newly approved ‘living drug’ could save more cancer patients’ lives

Very exciting.

The 19 women are in Scotland after being banned from university in their home country.

Source: Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland to complete studies

Awesome.

Humane Society of Pinellas in Florida successfully removed King the dog’s facial tumor and prepared the pet for adoption

Source: Rescue Dog with 7-Lb. Tumor on His Face Gets Mass Removed and Finds an ‘Amazing’ Forever Home

Wow!

A pair of Virginia college students set out to learn more abut World War II, and were surprised to become very close friends with two veterans.

Source: ‘I never thought that at 21, some of my best friends would be 99 and 100’ (Gift link)

Nice.

The risk of dying during the first day of life has decreased sevenfold in 100 years in England and Wales. At one year of age, the risk of dying is 100 times lower 2021 compared to 1921.

Source: Reduced mortality for all ages, not just children

So easy to overlook.

Maui’s beach community of Lahaina is celebrating the recovery of a 151-year-old banyan tree damaged in the devastating August 2023 wildfires.

Source: Lahaina Celebrates Recovery of Historic 151-Year-Old Banyan Tree That Survived Devastating Maui Wildfire – EcoWatch

Very cool.

A beloved street sweeper in South London wasn’t allowed to accept a holiday trip gifted by his town, so a special “contest” just for him was set up instead.

Source: London street cleaner wins dream vacation in a contest made just for him (gift link)

Loopholes for good.

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh donates 1 million hryvnias to support animal shelters and rescue efforts in Ukraine, aiding countless homeless pets.

Source: Ukrainian Champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh Donates $24,000 to Animals from Olympic Winnings

Nice.

Kits emerge for after-dark dips in Northumberland, London, Kent and the Cairngorms after reintroduction drive

Source: Britain experiencing a beaver baby boom as kits spotted across the country

Baby Boom. Will these be “Boomer Beavers”?

More than $250,000 was raised for a 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran who has been struggling to make ends meet as he cares for his sick wife.

Source: More than $250,000 raised for 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran

Lovely.