Good News Notes; “A pregnant pooch lost her puppies -– and ended up with three kittens. Georgia, an Australian Shepherd mix, had a tough go. The Sunshine Dog Rescue rescuers found her — expecting — at a gas station in Arizona, not far from the US-Mexico border. She delivered early — not one of her…
Month: August 2020
A.I. tool promises faster, more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Good News Notes: “By detecting subtle differences in the way that Alzheimer’s sufferers use language, researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed an A.I. algorithm that promises to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s without the need for expensive scans or in-person testing. The software not only can diagnose Alzheimer’s, at negligible cost, with more than 95…
Nathan’s Butterflies promotes acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “When Ben Cucci, of Apalachin, lost his baby brother Nathan four years ago, he began to look for ways to honor his memory and give back to others. ‘I wanted to do something to remember him,’ said Ben, now 10. ‘I figured we could just help people, make people feel good, give people…
Hundreds brave fast-flowing waters to swim across Danube River in Budapest
Good News Notes: “About 700 adventurous swimmers plunged into the fast-flowing waters of the Danube in Budapest on Saturday, enjoying an unusual view of the city’s famous bridges as they swam across the longest river in the European Union. The event is part of the Budapest Urban Games, an event supported by the municipal government…
Cycling priest raises funds — and hope
Good News Notes: “The pandemic caused by the coronavirus has created difficulties for many parish communities, but it has also awakened the inventiveness of many priests. Such is the case of Fr. Christopher Heanue of Holy Child Jesus Church in Richmond Hill, New York, a parish belonging to the Diocese of Brooklyn. Fr. Heanue, a…
Homeless Boston College student Gordon Wayne to soon finish 500-mile walk to Massachusetts in efforts to raise funds for National Alliance to End Homelessness
Good News Notes: “Homelessness is an issue that has touched the life of Boston College sophomore Gordon Wayne. The Virginia native, who is an incoming transfer student at BC, was legally declared homeless for over a year and has been fighting for stable housing since he left high school. He is now on a 500-plus-mile…
Katy Perry gives birth to baby girl Daisy Dove Bloom, Orlando Bloom confirms
Good News Notes: “US singer Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom, her partner Orlando Bloom confirmed on Instagram Thursday. Orlando Bloom, a 43-year-old British actor, shared a post by charity Unicef, of which the couple are ambassadors, confirming the arrival of their daughter along with a black and white photograph…
Senior dog stuck in Woburn pool is saved by quick-thinking Amazon driver
Good News Notes: “An Amazon delivery driver was in Woburn earlier this month making deliveries when he heard a noise coming from a nearby residence that made him pause. And it was his willingness to investigate, and quick thinking, that would soon save the life of a beloved 14-year-old dog. John Cassabria, who had recently…
Ransom brothers bike across country to raise funds for charity
Good News Notes: “Staying hopeful during the pandemic is challenging for all of us. Yet some South Floridians have gone the extra mile, and even pedaled many miles, to inspire us and make sure our world is a better place. Two heroes are Miami brothers Axel and Sebastian Hicks, rising seniors at Ransom Everglades School,…
Yoga, tai chi, meditation improve veterans’ mental, physical health
Good News Notes: “A combination of yoga, tai chi and meditation was linked to significant mental and physical health improvements among veterans, according to study results published in Medical Care. ‘Deployment in the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom wars led to increased musculoskeletal pain and decreased mental and physical health functioning among many returning…