Here are this week’s uplifting headlines.
1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
1. Kansas City considers becoming a transgender ‘safe haven’ in defiance of Missouri laws. – Source
2. Carmakers like VW are bringing back buttons because drivers loathe all the touch screens. – Source
3. Cannabis company offers jobs to all 400+ Burger King workers laid off in Michigan. – Source
4. Engineers develop a water filtration system that permanently removes ‘forever chemicals’. – Source
5. A high school senior graduating two years early has been offered admission at more than 170 colleges and more than $9 million in scholarships. – Source
6-10 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
6. Power costs slashed as green energy surges on Australia’s east coast. – Source
7. Water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked – AG Mayes. – Source
8. Berkeley diner provides free meals to anyone who’s hungry, no questions asked. – Source
9. Washington passes a law requiring consent before companies collect health data. – Source
10. Pope Francis gives women the right to vote in bishops’ meeting for the first time. – Source
11-15 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
11. Hundreds of medicines to be half price for millions of Aussies. – Source
12. US adult cigarette smoking rate hits a new all-time low. – Source
13. Scientists taught pet parrots to video call each other. The parrots that learned to initiate video chats with other pet parrots had a variety of positive experiences, such as learning new skills including flying, foraging, and how to make new sounds. Some parrots showed their toys to each other. – Source
14. Man, 109, who still drives his car every day has simple tips for long life. – Source
15. Barbie doll with Down syndrome launched by Mattel: “This Barbie serves as a reminder that we should never underestimate the power of representation”. – Source
