Here are this week’s uplifting headlines.
1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
1. Sikhs in the U.S. offered free food to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown. – Source
2. “Elephants have first right over forest” Indian Supreme Court. Orders for the demolition of the wall that was blocking the elephant migration corridor. – Source
3. Key West takes the first step in banning some sunscreens that experts say damage coral reefs. – Source
4. The Republic of Congo has created its fifth national park, protecting western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, and other threatened wildlife. – Source
5. New York to become the 15th state to ban “gay conversion therapy”. – Source
6-10 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
6. Fyre Festival victim recoups more than $100,000 in GoFundMe donations after scam. – Source
7. David vs. Goliath: Small Irish burger joint wins Big Mac trademark battle against McDonald’s. – Source
8. UPS driver saves a dog from drowning in the icy pond: “She wasn’t going to make it”. – Source
9. A growing number of restaurants across the US have been donating meals to those whose lives have been impacted by the government shutdown. – Source
10. Inspired by little free libraries, a little free pantry feeds hungry neighbors. – Source
11-15 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
11. Tiger population nearly doubles in Nepal. – Source
12. Couple that runs non-profit finds thousands in cash under the floorboards during a home renovation. – Source
13. Opioid death rate plunges 41 percent in Florida county at the center of the epidemic. A wholistic plan involving increased use of Narcan, a crackdown on rogue sober homes and better community outreach credited. – Source
14. To help his grandmother stay hydrated, man creates “water you can eat” Jelly Drops that look like candy and appeal to people with dementia. – Source
15. Kraft opens free grocery store for unpaid workers during the government shutdown. – Source
