Good News Notes: “Media mogul and billionaire bison rancher Ted Turner is donating an 80,000-acre ranch he owns in western Nebraska to his own nonprofit agriculture ecosystem research institute and says he might do the same with four other ranches in Nebraska’s Sand Hills. But he’ll continue to pay taxes on the land, much to…
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Two boys donate money from Christmas invention to animal shelters
Good News Notes: “Like most 12-year-olds, Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi love their family Christmas traditions, like making cookies and wrapping gifts. But most of all, they love decorating the Christmas tree with their family’s heirloom ornaments. One day, as the Connecticut-based brothers were hanging their decorations, one of their favorite ornaments slipped off a branch…
Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at red light, pilot study says
Good News Notes: “It will be as easy as brushing your teeth or shaving, and as long as future studies support it, it just might save your eyesight.” “If the results are replicated in future studies, and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, the light could augur a new era in which millions…
Bernie Ecclestone becomes a father at 89
Good News Notes: “Former Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone, 89, and wife Fabiana Flosi, 44, have announced the birth of their son. The baby boy was born on Wednesday and is named Ace, a spokesperson for Ecclestone confirmed to CNN. The new arrival will be the billionaire’s first son, and his first child with Flosi, joining…
Here are the celebs who will compete for charity on who wants to be a millionaire
Good News Notes: “Twenty years after ABC’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ with Regis Philbin introduced ‘phone-a-friend’ into the American lexicon, the television quiz show returns tonight with a new host and celebrity contestants. Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will star in the special anniversary edition, asking questions to other celebrities with winnings…
Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support, some celebrities are opening their wallets to help those struggling with the effects of the outbreak.” View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/celeb-donations-coronavirus/index.html
A 5-year-old’s quick thinking saved his younger sister from a house fire
Good News Notes: “A 5-year-old Georgia boy awoke to flames in the bedroom. But he didn’t panic, and his actions helped save his entire family. Noah Woods is being named an honorary firefighter and will receive a rare lifesavers award for his heroics on Friday. Noah was one of eight family members asleep in their…