Why McDonald’s Sweden just got rid of its balloons

Good News Notes: “ McDonald’s in Sweden is more different than you might expect. The menu at “Donken,” as the fast-food restaurant is nicknamed there, has items you won’t find in American McDonald’s, including the McFalafel and the McVegan burger, with a side of sweet potato fries and truffle dipping sauce (via Insider). Another thing…

Large blue butterfly returns to Cotswolds site for first time in 150 years

Good News Notes: “The biggest reintroduction to date of the large blue has led to the rare butterfly flying on a Cotswold hillside where it has not been seen for 150 years. About 750 butterflies emerged on to Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire this summer after 1,100 larvae were released last autumn following five years of innovative grassland…

Therapy llama is helping vulnerable groups in Oregon get through pandemic

Good News Notes: “Caesar the llama has had a busy few months. He’s been “leading” virtual story time with students, recording birthday videos, and even attending protests near his farm in Jefferson, Oregon. Caesar is part of a growing trend known as llama therapy, which has become a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable populations,…