News Stories That Make You Laugh / Smile / Have Hope In Scary Times

InnKpr

InnKpr

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In times like these, when watching the news for 5-minutes can easily go toe-to-toe with reading Stephen King's more frightening works... I figured why not start a thread to highlight those (sadly too few) current news stories that actually bring us a much-needed smile, and remind us it's ok to laugh. Those still exist under all the craziness & uncertainty the world is facing right now. So share anything that brings you a bit of joy or laughter. Any bit of light or promise in an uncertain world. It doesn't have to be news per-say, even a personal story in your life you'd like to share.

For starters, this caught my eye the other day. Gotta admire this reporter's respect he gave to approaching wildlife. 😅
www.huffpost.com

Video Of Reporter's Hilarious Reaction To Approaching Bison Herd Goes Viral

"I’m not an animal person. I barely like dogs," Deion Broxton told HuffPost.
www.huffpost.com www.huffpost.com
 
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Queen of the WDW Scene

Queen of the WDW Scene

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Unfortunately I can't seem to see any cute/funny news articles these days.
Its literally all Covid related things. Even the "aww" ones I see are about people having "birthday parades" etc due to Covid.
 
Nemo14

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It's particularly important now while we are in Stay-At-Home mode. Hospital visits at Hasbro are limited to one adult, so it's awesome for kids to see that so many people care about them.

Kids answer back with their own flashlights - that always brings me to tears.
 
InnKpr

InnKpr

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Nemo14 said:
It's particularly important now while we are in Stay-At-Home mode. Hospital visits at Hasbro are limited to one adult, so it's awesome for kids to see that so many people care about them.

Kids answer back with their own flashlights - that always brings me to tears.
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In addition to doing great things for kids who need a friend, your area up there also has hands-down the coolest judge on the bench.
 
InnKpr

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InnKpr

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The cause for this, as we all know, is nothing to smile about, but if there is any good coming from all this chaos we're currently facing, Mother Earth gets a breath of fresh air momentarily.

Southern California seeing major dips in air pollution, and residents are able to clearly see mountains from distances that were much too smogged-over this time last month.
www.timeout.com

L.A.’s air pollution has plummeted since the beginning of March

Oh, so that’s what color the sky is supposed to be.Angelenos have been urged to say at home for a little over a week now, and many of us began working from ho
www.timeout.com www.timeout.com
la.curbed.com

LA just had its longest stretch of clean air since 1980

It’s a small silver lining.
la.curbed.com la.curbed.com
 
InnKpr

InnKpr

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Shared by @seascape earlier in the politics forum, but thought it's promising enough to fit in here.
If expectations hold true, this is good news for New Yorkers.
seascape said:
Governor Cuomo actually gave good news today. He said the State now expects to only need 37,000 ventilators not the 40,000 he previously said. Additionally, he said that was based on minimal compliance with Social Distancing. Plus if New Yorkers follow Social Distancing in a high rate the will only need 25,000 ventilators.
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InnKpr

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Another example of businesses stepping up to the plate in times of need:
www.baltimoresun.com

Under Armour making protective gear for Maryland hospital workers during coronavirus pandemic

Under Armour is making and distributing masks and hospital gowns for health care workers at the University of Maryland Medical System and several other medical facilities in the state. The Baltimor…
www.baltimoresun.com www.baltimoresun.com

We've seen acts like this from other companies in weeks prior.
www.cnn.com

Distilleries are making hand sanitizer with their in-house alcohol and giving it out for free to combat coronavirus | CNN

Some are packaging it in small bottles. Others are encouraging people to bring in their own containers for refills.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com
www.hollywoodreporter.com

How One Hollywood Company Pivoted From Making a Movie to Making Face Masks

Jeremy Garelick was set to start filming on the eight feature under his American High production banner in Liverpool, New York, when Governor Andrew Cuomo issued the state’s shelter-in-place order, shuttering all "nonessential” business operations, including Garelick’s shoot.
www.hollywoodreporter.com www.hollywoodreporter.com
 
trr1

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InnKpr said:
The cause for this, as we all know, is nothing to smile about, but if there is any good coming from all this chaos we're currently facing, Mother Earth gets a breath of fresh air momentarily.

Southern California seeing major dips in air pollution, and residents are able to clearly see mountains from distances that were much too smogged-over this time last month.
www.timeout.com

L.A.’s air pollution has plummeted since the beginning of March

Oh, so that’s what color the sky is supposed to be.Angelenos have been urged to say at home for a little over a week now, and many of us began working from ho
www.timeout.com www.timeout.com
la.curbed.com

LA just had its longest stretch of clean air since 1980

It’s a small silver lining.
la.curbed.com la.curbed.com
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I hope it doesn't scare them
 

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