5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

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Ninja the 90 year old soccer sensation Apr 24, 2024

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A newborn fox at the Richmond Wildlife Center is raised with minimal human contact, using a unique method where caretakers wear fox costumes. Adidas plans to donate over $150 million from Yeezy sales to anti-racism organizations after ending their partnership with Kanye West. A high school student, Selena Zhang, invents a solar and AI-powered trap to combat the invasive lanternfly in the Northeast. Providence College students raise funds for their beloved overnight security guard, James, to visit his family in Nigeria for the first time in over a decade. Lastly, 90-year-old Mike Fisher, nicknamed Ninja, makes headlines for his outstanding performance in walking football, scoring multiple goals against much younger opponents.
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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The world's record poo and the mystery of why the horse didn't board the train Apr 22, 2024

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The tales include a pilot and his dog surviving a plane crash off the California coast and swimming to safety, Anouk Gournier setting a new rope climbing record at the Eiffel Tower, the birth of the 250th California Condor chick at the San Diego Zoo signaling a conservation success, a horse that wandered into an Australian train station during heavy rain and was safely returned to its owner, and the discovery of the largest fossilized human turd from a 9th-century Viking, highlighting an unusual piece of history now displayed at the Jorvik Viking Center in York, England.
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Marooned sailors spell out HELP and it worked - PLUS what to do if attacked by a cow Apr 19, 2024

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A mass wedding ceremony during a total eclipse in Ohio Town, the rescue of three stranded men on a Pacific island using palm leaves to spell out 'HELP', the development of a new cancer-detecting blood test called Galeri, the story of Roger, a playful Labrador who became a hero in earthquake rescue efforts in Taiwan, and humorous advice on what to do if attacked by a cow.
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Should you pick heads or tails? The answer! Apr 17, 2024

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Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable Milestone
Cow on the Traffic Cam
Space Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in Florida
Breaking Records as a Human Fountain
Coin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Olivia Rodrigo's New Initiative PLUS a woman's boyfriend steals her toilet! Apr 15, 2024

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Johnny Mac delivers five heartwarming news stories ranging from a Barbie rescued from a river auctioned for over $1,000 to fund cleanup efforts, to Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to donate proceeds from her Canadian tour to women's shelters. Additionally, a biotech company's breakthrough in bio 3D printed windpipes offers new hope in medical science. A curious tale follows a man who bought a house on Amazon and found it too small to live in, planning to use it for Airbnb instead. The segment closes with a humorous story of a woman who woke up to find her toilet stolen by her ex-boyfriend, a licensed plumber, prompting an unexpected adventure to Taco Bell for bathroom use. The episode is a mix of humor, innovation, and philanthropy.
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
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Cicada Rain - you don't wanna know. PLUS Dolphins getting high on Puffer Fish! Apr 12, 2024

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Dolphins' Puffer Fish High: A Surprising Discovery
Heartwarming Act of Kindness by a School Bus Driver
Can Your Dog Really Understand You?
The Curious Case of Cats and Cucumbers
The Fascinating World of Cicadas
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
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That's not a sick hedgehog, it's a hat Apr 10, 2024

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Johnny Mac presents five intriguing and heartwarming news stories. The topics range from a baseball team's controversial mascot named after a weight-loss drug, to a traditional waiter's race in Paris aimed at promoting the upcoming Summer Olympics. Additionally, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence in healthcare are highlighted, showcasing a new AI model that can detect diseases and tumors in early stages. Another story touches on a controversial wedding where guests were charged a hefty fee to attend, leading to a social media uproar.
Lastly, a humorous yet touching account of a woman mistaking a woolly hat for a sick baby hedgehog ends the episode on a lighter note. T
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Eclipse Fun Facts, an Earthquake Vasectomy and the world's oldest man Apr 08, 2024

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Eclipse Day: Fun Facts and Viewing Tips
A Quirky Earthquake Story During a Vasectomy
The World's Oldest Man Shares His Secret
Presidential Palace Cats: Mexico's Living Fixed Assets
Flight Delay Fiasco: A Bathroom Dilemma
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
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Mike Tyson's Edible Ears and Groundhog Parenting Apr 05, 2024

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Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and humorous news stories. These include Mike Tyson's launch of a unique cannabis edible shaped like bitten ears, reminiscent of his infamous fight with Evander Holyfield. I
n a lucky turn of events in England, Richard Brock finds a valuable gold nugget during a treasure hunt.
The 'I am not a typo' campaign advocates for the recognition of unique names in technology autocorrect systems.
Comedian Ed Gamble is compelled to replace a hot dog with a cucumber in his subway ad campaign due to junk food advertising regulations.
Lastly, Puxatawnyi Phil and Phyllis, the groundhog couple, have welcomed two baby groundhogs, sparking a suggestion to name one 'Dorito'.
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Samba the Parrot evades Hawks! A venomous snake makes it downtown! Antartica's Post office is hiring! Apr 03, 2024

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The first story highlights the Girls Auto Clinic, a Pennsylvania-based service offering car care memberships, education, and hands-on mechanic workshops specifically for women, alongside unique amenities like a nail salon.
Next, an 11-year-old named Harrison is celebrated for raising $81,000 through patriotic popsicle sales to support history projects about Pearl Harbor, aiming to include stories of underrepresented heroes.
The third story tells of Samba, a 15-year-old Catalina McCaw, who was safely returned to its owner after fending off hawks, thanks to the enticement of a bag of chips.
The fourth story provides relief as a venomous snake causing alarm in a Dutch town was safely captured and relocated by its owner.
Lastly, the world's southernmost post office at Port Lockroy, Antarctica, is looking to hire three employees to manage post and a penguin colony during the Southern Hemisphere summer, despite challenging living conditions.
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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
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
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