5 Good News Stories

A mom surprises her college-bound son with a hallway filled with his childhood toys, inspired by Toy Story; a lab mix named Raider becomes the first morale dog on an active-duty Navy ship; SIP of Hope coffee shop donates all its proceeds to suicide prevention and mental health education; Doogie Sand Tiger sets a Guinness World Record with 3,569 pairs of Crocs; and a humorous rundown of 49 unofficial dog-related holidays.

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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A humorous look at various non-religious holidays in America, a black bear caught stealing sunflower seeds in Massachusetts, a postcard delivered 72 years late, a world record for most baked beans eaten with a toothpick, and a college football team boosted by a cat mascot.  

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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Fishermen in Costa Rica caught and released a rare orange nurse shark, a sight never recorded before. In another story, a jacket found in a local charity shop contained a mysterious note in Chinese, possibly a boyfriend spell. In South Carolina, a sailboat mysteriously washed ashore, its circumstances yet to be explained. Meanwhile, in a Chicago suburb, firefighters successfully rescued a runaway ball python named Lucius from a commuter train control box. Lastly, an otter pup named Mingo was found snoring peacefully in the flamingo habitat at a zoo in England, baffling the staff.  

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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Topps released a unique baseball card featuring a squirrel that interrupted a Yankees vs. Red Sox game. David 'Record Breaker' Rush set a new Guinness World Record for most wet sponges thrown to the face in a minute, with 96 hits, together with Jonathan 'Hollywood' Hannon. Groundbreaking research from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows progress in spinal cord injury recovery using 3D printing and stem cells. A decades-old time capsule, intended to be opened in 2017, was found by custodians at Smithtown West High School, containing nostalgic items. Lastly, a truck spilled sweet corn on Highway 69, and undamaged corn was distributed to locals at the Wet Mountain Fire Protection District.

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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Divers off Vancouver Island had a humorous encounter with a giant Pacific Octopus that took a selfie with their camera. A study in England shows that nitrate-rich beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults. Frefighters rescued a pet toucan named Chester after it got stuck behind a dishwasher.  Guinness is celebrating its 70th anniversary by challenging the public to attempt 70 unclaimed world records. Lastly, the nonprofit 'Longer Tables' created a mile-long table to promote community and shared meals, highlighting their mission to foster connection and belonging.

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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Ethel Caterham became the world's oldest living person at 116 and her life advice; a promising treatment for head and neck cancers in cats that may benefit humans; the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia showcasing solar-powered cars; a couple in Mexico setting records for the largest stir fry and frying pan; and the humorous incident of a vegan firefighter’s first call involving a tractor trailer fire carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye steak.

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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Scientists in Hawaii are using non-biting mosquitoes to control the mosquito population; James is attempting to circumnavigate the globe via land, air, and sea, having previously circumnavigated with a gyrocopter and bicycle; Eric "Shake" James organizes an annual bike giveaway in Milwaukee to provide bikes to underserved communities; a six-week-old kitten named Yogi was safely rescued after getting its head stuck in a brick; and traffic in Washington state was halted by a herd of escaped bison, which were safely returned to their owner.  

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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Farmers in Yellowstone deter wolves using Scarlett Johansson's voice, resulting in fewer livestock attacks. In Vermont, Patrick refurbishes payphones for a community with poor cell service, offering free phone use. Scientists in South Korea develop a temporary tattoo to detect the drug GHB, preventing drink spiking. In the Philippines, the Playfair Arcade installs the world's largest claw machine, achieving a Guinness World Record. Lastly, in Britain, firefighters rescue four cows trapped in quicksand.

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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A mechanic found a wallet lost 11 years ago in a car, and reunited it with its owner. A book checked out 82 years ago was returned to the San Antonio Public Library. In Chicago, a sheep escaped a slaughterhouse and found its way to safety. Coca-Cola memorabilia collector Debbie recaptured her Guinness World Record with 5,623 items. Lastly, a snake catcher in Australia safely relocated a brown tree snake found in a model train set.

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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A mischievous kitten, steals various items from his neighborhood, mainly on Sundays. Second, a wallaby caused an international incident by crossing from Belgium to France. Third, scientists suggest that caffeine might reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease and have other health benefits. Fourth, the annual Chicago Ducky Derby fundraiser for the Special Olympics involved 82,000 rubber ducks racing down the Chicago River. Lastly, a woman who lost her rings on a beach in Cape May, New Jersey, got them back thanks to social media and a family playing in the sand.  

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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

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