Here are this week’s uplifting headlines.
1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
1. Wisconsin farmer plants 2 million sunflowers to make people smile. – Source
2. Pope Francis to parents of L.G.B.T. children: ‘God loves your children as they are.’ – Source
3. Lenexa, KS couple to brew beer for suicide prevention. A limited-edition beer called “Your Story Is Not Complete” will have the Johnson County 24-hour crisis hotline number on the back of the can. The beer is available until supplies run out, with 100% of the proceeds going to suicide prevention. – Source
4. Dave Grohl writes theme song for 10-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell. – Source
5. 106-Year-Old Maharashtra (India) woman wins battle against COVID-19: Dr. Rahul Ghule, managing director of ”One Rupee Clinic” which is managing this COVID-19 treatment facility, appreciated his team for taking care of the elderly woman. – Source
6-10 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
6. PM Jacinda Ardern pledges 100% renewable energy generation in New Zealand by 2030. New Zealand already produces 84% of its electricity from renewable sources. – Source
7. Endangered baby birds released at Dunes after being rescued by kids. – Source
8. Dolly Parton’s decision to change the future of thousands of children. – Source
9. Chuck Feeney, a billionaire has donated his entire fortune to good causes. – Source
10. Pitt Scientists discover a tiny antibody component that is highly effective in preventing and treating SARS-CoV-2 infection in animal models. Published in the journal Cell, it does not bind to human cells—a good sign that it won’t have negative side-effects in people. – Source
11-15 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
11. Argentina establishes a 1% quota for trans workers in civil service jobs. – Source
12. National Guard loaded helicopters ‘to the absolute maximum’ to save campers in California. – Source
13. L.A. County coronavirus numbers fall back to pre-surge levels. – Source
14. Blind teen swimmer and guide dog make ‘perfect pair’ in Paralympics quest – “Anastasia Pagonis hopes to represent the USA in the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo with her guide dog, Radar, by her side.” – Source
15. Facebook and Google announced plans to become carbon neutral. – Source
