Not All News is Bad!

Teo Jordan says he tries to treat people the way he wants to be treated. He put his money where his mouth is.

Source: Teen Kroger employee offers his own money to help man pay for groceries

Well done!

As flames from the CalWood Fire closed in, Travis Ochs had no choice. He jumped in his car and fled, leaving behind his draft horse, Adam, and donkey, Ennis, that he had been trying to rescue.

Source: Boulder County man leaves animals behind as he flees CalWood Fire; they are found alive Sunday

Luck equines, and releived owner, to be sure.

With mass media so often focusing on negative developments, it is easy to forget how much progress has been made in different spheres of human life. Here are six ways in which the world is improving!

Source: Six Ways the World is Actually Getting Better – Good News Shared

For the data lovers among us. 🙂

A new tool could diagnose a stroke based on abnormalities in a patient’s speech ability and facial muscular movements, and with the accuracy of an emergency room physician — all within minutes from

Source: New tool can diagnose strokes with a smartphone

Minutes really do save both lives and quality of life.

The blind, deaf, and pink pooch, known to many as a canine teacher that helps kids celebrate their differences, is about to have his own book.

Source: Blind, Deaf Pup Named Piglet, Beloved for Teaching Acceptance, Is Coming Out with His Own Book

Go Piglet!

The nonprofit is expanding to offer not just discounted adoption fees but financial assistance with veterinary care, food, grooming and other expenses.

Source: Pets for the Elderly ramps up efforts to help seniors adopt and keep pets – Today

An excellent idea, especially these days.

When a little boy in Maine was reunited with his lost plush toy last week, it arrived in his arms wearing a shiny new bow.

Source: Dog Groomers Treat Plush Toy to ‘Relaxing Spa Day’ Before Reuniting it With Little Boy

Very cute. Love these kinds of stories.

A first-grade teacher at a Michigan elementary school is being hailed as a hero after alerting the school principal that her online student’s grandmother was having a stroke.

Source: A Michigan teacher was giving a virtual lesson when she heard a student’s grandma slur her words. What she did next saved a life – CNN

Well done!

Like many travelers around the world, Jesse Katayama found his dream trip thwarted by the spread of Covid-19. But after an unexpected seven month stay in Peru, Katayama is finally crossing “visit Machu Picchu” off of his bucket list — and he got to enjoy being the only tourist there.

Souce: Machu Picchu reopens for a single tourist who’s been stranded in Peru for seven months

This is one of the more complete versions of this story making the rounds of late. Very cool.

… four miles into the 26.2-mile trek Kelley found herself struggling and thought about tapping out. It was at that moment, however, when Kelley heard some footsteps behind her.

Source: Woman finishes 68th marathon with the help of prison inmate on work release

Inspiring on several levels.