Good News Notes: “Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need. On Wednesday, the actress posted a video on social media explaining an easy way to show a “random act of kindness” using Ziploc bags. In the post, Garner fills up a bag with essential items, including socks,…
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Burger King testing reusable packaging in Germany, launches ‘Reusable is King’ campaign
Good News Notes: “Burger King Germany has started testing its reusable packaging as part of its sustainability goal. As the project has been launched, the fast-food giant has also started campaigning for its new motto related to its sustainability effort, which is “Reusable is king.” It was reported that Burger King Germany will be running…
Kevin Hart makes $100,000 donation to Oklahoma City nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is giving back to communities across the U.S. just in time for Giving Tuesday. He teamed up with Sam’s Club to surprise the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Positive Tomorrows with $100,000. Along with monetary donations, Hart surprised some children and families with gifts – including laptops, karaoke machines…
7’s HERO: Meridian girl spreads message of love, kindness and acceptance in honor of little sister
Good News Notes: “Heather and Jarrod Galm of Meridian have two young daughters: seven-year-old Michaela and five-year-old Amanda. “They care about each other and the sisterly love they have for one another is pretty evident,” Jarrod Galm said. “Michaela is quick to come to her sister’s defense when kids or people have questions or are…
Pokimane’s massive donation stuns ZEvent 2021 charity Twitch streamers
Good News Notes: “Over the last few years, some of the biggest names in French content creation have banded together to raise funds for charity under the ZEvent umbrella. The event, created by Adrien Nougaret and Alexandre Dachary, is back once again in 2021, running until October 31, looking to smash records from previous years….
Electric Vehicles Are Not Zero Emissions – But They Are Much Greener Than Fossil Fuel And Hydrogen
Good News Notes: “Now that COP26 is almost upon us, there is a lot of visibility for climate change-related stories in the mainstream UK news. But thanks to the many vested interests in the energy sector, there is also a lot of misinformation flying around, particularly on social media. One of the most frequent myths…
Good news: 10-year-old boy spreads kindness with homemade signs while waiting for school bus in Swansea, Massachusetts
Good News Notes: “Before his school day even starts, one Massachusetts boy is teaching his own lessons – of kindness. For the past several days, 10-year-old Michael Richardson, of Swansea, has been making the most of his morning before the bus comes. While everyone else is waking up or driving to work, Michael heads outside….
Meet The US Woman Who Adopted 5 Girls From India
Good News Notes: “At the age of 39, Kristen Grae Williams decided to adopt a baby. “I always dreamt of being a mom and just because I didn’t have a partner, I didn’t want to miss out,” the Cincinnati resident told Humans of Bombay in an interview published yesterday on the occasion of International Day…
San Antonio nonprofit travels to Mexico to bring Haitian migrants much-needed supplies
Good News Notes: “Roughly 500 Haitian migrants, with more expected, are waiting in Acuna, Mexico, directly across from Del Rio, hoping to be granted asylum in the United States. They are staying in a compound with tents, cots, and blankets sprawled out, with many migrants sleeping on the concert floor. Recent rains have started to…
Children who eat more fruit, vegetables have better mental health
Good News Notes: “Parents, take note! Children who eat a better diet, packed with fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing, a new study found. The study was led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) Health and Social Care Partners in collaboration with Norfolk County Council. The findings of the study were published in…