5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: a World War II veteran's Purple Heart is returned to his family in Illinois after decades in a safe deposit box; 374 bagpipers in Melbourne set a world record; scientists in England develop a groundbreaking gel to repair and regenerate dental enamel; a cow in Germany escapes slaughter and befriends a flock of sheep; and a new species of bee with devil-like facial horns is discovered in Australia.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Maine Health apologized for mistakenly sending death notices to 500 living people due to a system error. In Nova Scotia, Mark and Grant saved three stranded pilot whales by guiding them back to the sea. Hungarian gamer Grasshopper broke the Guinness World Record by playing Dance Dance Revolution for 144 hours. In Chernobyl, volunteers found three stray dogs with mysteriously blue fur, though they appear healthy. Lastly, in Ireland, a supposed lion sighting turned out to be a Newfoundland dog with a fresh haircut.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Texas Tech fans face new rules after tortilla-throwing leads to fines; Spanish police bust a gang stealing restaurant chairs; a woman reunites with her father and 11 half-siblings after decades apart; the American Museum of Natural History resumes sleepover events post-pandemic; and a 95-year-old Taylor Swift fan in a retirement home starts a fan club. Despite no response from Swift, the community finds joy in their shared enthusiasm.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

In this festive roundup, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. Country legend Willie Nelson releases a new holiday single, 'Christmas Love Song,' part of his latest album 'Working Man, Willie Sings Merl.' Kevin the Carrot, Aldi's mascot, proposes in a new ad campaign, celebrating his 10th anniversary. Holland, Michigan transforms into a Hallmark movie-like holiday destination with various events including a parade and ice rink. Travel experts highlight Europe's best Christmas markets, from Vienna to Stockholm. Finally, Netflix's holiday movies, including 'Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas,' 'No Sleep Till Christmas,' and 'Same Time, Next Christmas,' promise to add some cheer to the season.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

A three-year-old girl named Opal, born deaf, can now hear after undergoing breakthrough gene therapy and receiving a cochlear implant in 2023. Bat populations in Wisconsin are recovering from a fungal epidemic, with increased sightings reported. Third, a police department in Florida relocated an alligator found at a tiki bar to a more suitable habitat. Fourth, a spilled load of 46,000 pounds of applesauce caused a minor traffic delay on I-57, but no injuries were reported. Lastly, a spider monkey was safely captured in South Carolina by luring it with coffee, reuniting it with its owner. Each story highlights a unique piece of good news from around the world.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

A jazz band, the Dixie Beats, performed for cows at a farm, potentially increasing milk production by 4%. Second, scientists in Spain discovered a 600-year-old vulture nest containing ancient straw sandals and other human artifacts. Third, a pub owner in England transformed her bar's garden into a mini soccer stadium to support a young fan with cancer. Fourth, a Californian YouTuber set a Guinness World Record with 534 Polly Pocket toys, inspired by childhood nostalgia. Lastly, in Indiana, a stray pig terrorizing a park was finally captured by rescuers and will be quarantined, vaccinated, and neutered.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

The first story highlights 'The Dad Letter Project,' where a woman shares her father's heartfelt letters with the world. In Portland, a mental health-focused first responder team, the Portland Street Response, has effectively handled 40,000 calls since 2021. A Canadian politician set a Guinness World Record by wearing 360 neckties to promote gender equality. A Pennsylvania fire department requests the return of a stolen Smokey the Bear sign. Lastly, a Dallas woman used a couples painting night to reveal her pregnancy to her husband.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Five uplifting Christmas-themed stories. Highlights include a new overnight Christmas train from Rome to Munich, the 25th-anniversary concert film of Christina Aguilera's holiday album, the Suffolk Tractor Light Parade in the UK, a debate over naming the winter/Christmas break by the Sumner County School Board, and Netflix's holiday movie lineup for the season.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

A pet owner discovers her cat nursing a baby rabbit, Christie, who has Stargardt disease, prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, a water lily pad weight stacking competition takes place across botanical gardens, Officer Steven Harris spends his own money to help a deaf man stranded in Pittsburgh, and Heinz resolves the debate on whether ketchup should be stored in the fridge or cupboard.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

A rare capture of a Calico lobster off Massachusetts, the use of coyote statues to deter geese and crows at a California school, the Parthenon in Athens being free of scaffolding for the first time in 200 years, a California Highway Patrol stopping a car with a hand-drawn license plate, and a family's lucky escape from a cat dropping a dead mouse into their cooking pot.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!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!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com