Good News Notes: “The mass exodus from Ukraine has created a crisis with the pets residents had to leave behind, but in the middle of Putin‘s brutal war, some Ukrainians have stepped up to save the animals. Katya Kurletz is on the ground in Ukraine, leading the efforts to track down dogs in destroyed cities and transport…
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Immanuel Quickley playing in virtual NCAA Tournament for charity
Good News Notes: “Immanuel Quickley has never been shy about his love for video games, nor does he hide how skilled he is, participating in numerous tournaments and leagues since the college basketball season ended abruptly back in March. Now, the former Wildcat is participating in another tournament, this time for a good cause and to represent…
Therapy dogs bring respite to Ukraine war veterans
Good News Notes: “Ricky, a larger than life golden retriever, wags his tail as he nestles his head on Vasyl’s lap. But still, the war veteran looks tense. Then the dog throws his front paws onto the shoulders of the 47-year-old suffering from post-war trauma, and a smile forms across his face. “This is probably…
Local Army nurse reunites with Navy SEAL whose life he saved.
Good News Notes: “An army nurse had the surprise of his life when he came face to face with a soldier he saved overseas more than a decade ago. U.S Army Major Joe Pagnoni of Feeding Hills was an Army nurse during the War in Iraq in 2007. Navy SEAL Jason Redman was near death…
FDA Expands Access to Ecstasy Drug for PTSD Therapy
Good News Notes: “Iraq War veteran Jonathan Lubecky was deployed to Balad Air Base in 2006, where mortar attacks became part of daily life. During one enemy strike, Lubecky was knocked unconscious, suffering a traumatic brain injury. His overall combat experience resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder. After leaving the Army in 2009, he tried many treatments,…
Yemenis go solar amid war energy shortage
Good News Notes: “When electricity was cut to Yemen’s capital four years ago after war broke out, Ebrahim al-Faqih saw a gap in the market and started selling solar panels.” “The United Nations estimates that only 10% of the population had access to electricity after the conflict began.” “Many areas need pumps to bring drinking…