In chaotic times it can be reassuring to see so many people working toward a better world.
Source: Innovators Under 35 2020 | MIT Technology Review
A nice long list of hope for our future.
Starbucks employee receives more than $16K in tips after refusing to serve a customer who wasn’t wearing a mask | TheHill
More than $16,000 has been raised for a Starbucks employee after a customer posted on Facebook that the barista refused to serve her at a San Diego location because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Well done, everyone.
‘A beautiful change’: Australia in bloom after drought-breaking rain – a photo essay | Art and design | The Guardian
Above-average rainfall across New South Wales has brought hope to rural communities suffering through the most intense drought in living memory.
Beautiful.
Experimental CRISPR Treatment For Sickle Cell Disease Appears Effective : Shots – Health News : NPR
Since receiving a landmark treatment with the gene-editing tool CRISPR, a sickle cell patient has the strength to care for herself and her children — while navigating the pandemic.
Source: Experimental CRISPR Treatment For Sickle Cell Disease Appears Effective : Shots – Health News : NPR
Very encouraging!
Bubba Wallace on emotional race and show of support – ‘Sport is changing’
Bubba Wallace said he is “glad to be part of this sport” after Monday’s race featured a massive show of support for the driver one day after a noose was found in his garage stall at Talladega.
Source: Bubba Wallace on emotional race and show of support – ‘Sport is changing’
This was amazing. Gives me hope where I didn’t expect it.
Watch Opera Singer Unexpectedly Join Student Recording National Anthem in The Park for Her Commencement
Portland State University graduate Madisen Hallberg was recording the national athem outdoors when opera singer Onry joined her unexpectedly.
Wow.
As young Black fathers protect their families from Covid-19 and fight against injustice, this CNN Hero is providing the food, diapers and support they need – CNN
As young African American fathers deal with the pandemic and stand up against institutional racism, CNN Hero Sheldon Smith and the Dovetail Project are investing in them.
Inspiring.
Coronavirus: Brazil care home makes ‘hug tunnel’ so residents can embrace loved ones | The Independent
A care home in south Brazil has created a ‘hug tunnel’ to allow residents to embrace their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neat idea.
San Jose’s ‘Batman’ is a superhero for the homeless
A mysterious masked figure walks the streets of downtown San Jose. His mission? To serve the unhoused.
Source: San Jose’s ‘Batman’ is a superhero for the homeless
Very cool.
Librarian uses drones to deliver books to kids stuck at home due to coronavirus – CBS News
Now, kids in Montgomery County, Virginia, can choose from more than 150,000 books and have them delivered to their front lawn.
Source: Librarian uses drones to deliver books to kids stuck at home due to coronavirus – CBS News
Neat idea!