Good News Notes: “Since the pandemic began, a slew of generous customers at a New Orleans restaurant have made a habit of purchasing a meal for themselves and an extra meal for a stranger in need. According to WWL-TV, Shawarma On-The-Go’s customers were inspired by the actions of the restaurant’s owner, Abbas Alsherees. When customers…
Month: July 2020
‘They’re angels that God sent me’: Mom thanks dispatcher, officer for helping revive 16-year-old son
Good News Notes: “Alejandra Cisneros told KCAL-TV that she found her teenage son unconscious at her home when she returned home from shopping and called 911. ‘I was like, God, please don’t take him from me,’ Cisneros told the TV station. ‘I was just praying out loud.’ Riverside Police Officer Matthew Rhoades just happened to…
Dog lost on Lake Michigan finds way back to family
Good News Notes: “A pup almost lost to the waves had a happy reunion with her family after she fell off a boat in the churning waters of Lake Michigan in Benzie County. The family said they didn’t see Roxy go overboard and couldn’t even place where it might have happened as they headed north from…
Coventry teen sketches pictures of pets, donates some proceeds to animal shelters
Good News Notes: “A 16-year-old from Coventry is hoping to help local animal shelters. Riley O’Neill said she knew she wanted to be an artist since the fourth grade. ‘Instead of going to Coventry High School, I decided I wanted to go to Ponaganset High School for visual arts,’ said O’Neill. Because of COVID, she said…
MacKenzie Bezos donates $1.6B to charity
Good News Notes: “MacKenzie Bezos said she has given away more than $1.6 billion to a variety of causes over the past year. Bezos divorced Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos last year after 25 years of marriage. She received a 4 percent stake in the business as part of their divorce and has a net worth of $36 billion, according to Forbes….
Chef creates ‘world’s healthiest’ cookie with all 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables
Good News Notes: “A chef has allegedly created the “world’s healthiest” cookie that contains all of the recommended five daily servings of vegetables.” “Gurpareet Bains, who has reported followers like Gwyneth Paltrow, among other famous folk, and written several cookbooks dedicated to healthy eating, has released his newest, chewy creation. According to Bains, the dense blueberry-flavored cookie is…
Reforestation to clean Indian River and expand wildlife area
Good News Notes: “The Center for the Inland Bays has partnered with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to permanently protect and restore 52 acres of valuable forests and wetlands bordering the Indian River on Piney Neck. In 2019, center representatives found out the parcel of land adjacent to the Piney Point…
Sophie Turner Gives Birth, Welcomes First Child With Joe Jonas
Good News Notes: “ Although she never formally announced her pregnancy, Sophie Turner has welcomed her first child with Joe Jonas. ‘Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby,’ reps for the couple confirm to E! News. The 24-year-old Game of Thrones alum reportedly gave birth to a sweet baby girl on Wednesday, July…
Tame Your Anxiety With a Simple Breathing Exercise
Good News Notes: “People who are anxious and people who have asthma traditionally will be mouth breathers and will traditionally be breathing way too much. And by breathing way too much, you’re increasing your heart rate. You’re causing inflammation. You’re putting yourself in a in a really stressful state, which is not good. It just…
Brees doubles COVID-19 donation to $10 million
Good News Notes: “New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees upped his contribution to communities in Louisiana impacted by the coronavirus pandemic from $5 million to $10 million. Brees and his wife, Brittany, announced Monday that their commitment is in direct response to the pressing need from healthcare centers and communities hit hard by COVID-19.” View…