Good News Notes: “Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson has given birth to a baby boy with her boyfriend Lewis Devine. The actress, 36, took to Instagram Stories on Thursday to gush that she was ‘so in love’ with the new arrival, before adding that ‘their family was now complete.’ Lucy-Jo recently spoke about her ‘difficult’ second…
Month: February 2020
LGI Homes Gives an Additional $385,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation to Provide Programs That Honor Veterans
Good News Notes: “LGI Homes, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGIH), one of the nation’s fastest growing homebuilders, is giving back to our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders and families in need as part of the company’s growing philanthropic initiative, LGI Giving. ‘One of our goals for 2019 was to engage with an organization that embodies our business and our…
When Kirk Douglas donated playgrounds to hundreds of L.A. schools – Los Angeles Times
Good News Notes: “Watching Kirk Douglas sliding down the playground equipment that he and his wife Anne donated to Los Angeles Unified School District campuses years ago was a delight. He smiled and connected to the kids in a magical way. (“ Kirk Douglas dead at 103; ‘Spartacus’ star helped end Hollywood blacklist,” Feb. 5)…
There are two species of red panda, not just one
Good News Notes: “Scientists have discovered for the first time that there are two distinct species of red panda, not just one — and the find could have important ramifications for conservation efforts. The small mammals, which are already endangered, are native to China, Nepal, India, Bhutan and Myanmar. Although red pandas’ physical differences have…
Steven Tyler Is Grandpa for 5th Time, Chelsea Tyler Gives Birth
Good News Notes: “The Tyler family is growing! Steven Tyler’s daughter Chelsea Tyler welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with husband Jon Foster, making the Aerosmith singer a grandfather for the fifth time. The couple, who tied the knot in June 2015, announced the pregnancyOpens in a new Window. in September 2019. They posted a series of photos at the…
LA City Council Unanimously Votes to Stop Purchasing Products That Harm Amazon Rainforest
Good News Notes: “The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to create a plan to stop purchasing products that have contributed to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the killing of indigenous people in Brazil. ‘We need to change the way the city spends its money to let the Brazilian government and the…
Laura Prepon gives birth to second child with husband Ben Foster
Good News Notes: “Laura Prepon‘s family grew a little larger. The former “That 70s Show” star, 39, gave birth to her second child, a baby boy, with husband, actor Ben Foster. “Welcoming home our new bundle of love. Overwhelmed with gratitude,” she shared on social media alongside a photo of her holding her newborn.” View the…
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, armed tribesmen battle illegal loggers for their future
Good News Notes: “Know it or not, Laercio Guajajara is fighting for you. The 35-year-old indigenous Brazilian is a member of the Amazon’s Guajajara tribe and the leader of what is essentially a paramilitary group who have made it their mission to expel illegal loggers from the rainforest that has supported their people for centuries. Calling…
Nonni’s Biscotti and Celebrity Mom Haylie Duff Encourage Consumers to Host “Dip and Donate” Parties to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Good News Notes: “Nonni’s Foods LLC (Nonni’s), North America’s leading artisan baker, is celebrating a continued partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) by launching its Dip and Donate campaign on International Childhood Cancer Day (Feb. 15, 2020). Nonni’s and actress Haylie Duff are inviting fans to host their own Dip and Donate parties and drive donations by showcasing how they entertain…
Taco Bell says it will add plant-based meat
Good News Notes: “Long before the Impossible Whopper at Burger King and Beyond Meat chicken at KFC, Taco Bell filled a fast-food gap for vegetarians and vegans with its easy ability to swap beans for beef and its “fresco” style modification, which subs pico de gallo for dairy toppings such as sour cream and cheese. The…