Not All News is Bad!

“If he didn’t have any help, I don’t know what would have happened to him.”

Source: These Inmates Could Have Fled When Their Guard Collapsed. They Saved His Life Instead. | HuffPost

The person who passed this along(*) commented “There is still hope for this country!” Absolutely! I’ll also amplify that in two ways: 1) there’s still hope for this planet: good news transcends all borders, and 2) these types of things continue to happen all the time, they’re just … under-reported. Hence: Not All News Is Bad.

(*) Sure, I take suggestions, though I generally don’t have too much trouble coming with good news on my own – it’s out there, if you know where to look, my job is to give it greater visibility. If you run across something you think represents some good news that more people should see just reply to one of these with a link to the original source. I can’t guarantee I’ll use everything I get — heck, I can’t even really tell you what my specific criteria are – but I generally know it when I see it. Please do make sure it’s from a legitimate news source and relatively recent.

It can take all night for this mountain park’s search and rescue team to find missing hikers – but thanks to new drone technology, a recent search was over in a matter of hours.

Source: Lost Hikers Rescued in Record Amount of Time, Thanks to Drone – Good News Network

Drones are actually hamstrung in many jurisdictions due to privacy and other concerns. Let’s hope that this great example of their value helps make them become more generally usable by search and rescue.

When a man pulled his truck into a Buffalo, New York auto repair shop, the workers were stunned into silence.

Source: When Truck is Vandalized With Racist Graffiti Auto Shop Will Not Just Stand By – Good News Network

Another case of the worst bringing out the best. I love that there was simply no question … this wrong had to be made right, and everyone dropped what they were doing to make it so.

U.S. Marine Sergeant Matthew Ryba believes equine therapy could help troubled veterans (Photo courtesy of Man O’ War Project)

Source: For some traumatized veterans, the best therapy can be stroking a velvety nose – The Washington Post

Different types of equine or horse therapy have been shown to be beneficial for many different situations. It’s great to see it available for these deserving vets, and a great bonus that it can benefit the horses as well.

HuffPost UK has spoken to some of the capital’s amazingly generous residents.

Source: London Fire: More Acts Of Kindness Emerge After Grenfell Tower Tragedy | HuffPost UK

I’m sensing a tagline for Not All News Is Bad, since I seem to use it often, and I’m sure I’ll say it again: The worst in us brings out the best in us.

A park of inclusion.

Source: World’s first water park for people with disabilities is literally the coolest thing ever created – via Mashable

What a wonderful idea.

 

The gesture “has inspired so many and touched the hearts of thousands.”

Source: Woman’s Beautiful Act Of Kindness For Blind Chicago Cubs Fan Goes Viral | HuffPost

Quoting the person who posted it on Facebook: “A small act of kindness, coincidentally captured in three quick photos, has inspired so many and touched the hearts of thousands.”

“This is what being an officer is about…”

Source: Fort Worth police officers, strangers buy 95-year-old man new air conditioner – CBS News

My favorite quote is at the end of the article: “He’s 95 years old and he’s a World War II veteran, … He’s a hero. In our eyes he’s our hero.” Indeed, as are the police officers and everyone who stepped in to help.

A grieving schoolgirl has been reunited with the iPod she lost before running the Dublin mini-marathon in memory of her mum who died seven months ago.

Source: Joy as Arianna (11) is reunited with missing iPod that held the only pictures of her late mum – Independent.ie

It’s awesome that she got her iPod back – truly – but I’d be remiss if I didn’t put on my other hat and remind you: if there’s only one copy (as in, it’s only on your iPod), it’s not backed up.

Accueil Bonneau, a local group that offers a drop-in day centre and variety of services for homeless men, partnered with Montreal urban beekeeping company Alvéole four years ago.

Source: ‘Amazing change’ for Montreal homeless men taking part in urban beekeeping program – Montreal – CBC News

Opportunities like this can make a huge difference for all involved. Very cool.