5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

Five Good News Stories - five stories in the news, all of them good! It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!

  • 5 minutes 5 seconds
    The Grinchiest Grinch at the Christmas Parade
    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories, including: McDonald's pulling a generative AI ad after negative feedback; The Guardian testing if AI can recommend thoughtful gifts; Santa's scheduled HAM radio event at the University of Scranton; Operation Christmas Drop delivering essentials to remote islands.  Parents are warned to keep kids away from story number five.

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    20 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 31 seconds
    Elvis the Elf's surprise appearance at the school play about Elves
    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A nine-year-old named Oscar hilariously starred as 'Elvis' instead of 'Elvis the Elf' in his school play, delighting the audience. A severely injured and disabled puppy named Dennis finds a loving forever home. Kim, a woman who lost all four limbs, celebrates gaining motor skills with her new left hand after a successful transplant. Scientists in the UK are developing a breath test for early detection of pancreatic cancer. Finally, England's National Highways discovered unusual abandoned items, including a full-sized boat and a fairground ride, stressing the importance of securing loads while driving.

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    19 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 5 minutes 58 seconds
    137 T-Shirts during a Half Marathon
    Jenny Mac shares uplifting stories, starting with private chef Maddie Goldberg who now turns leftover ingredients into meals for a Toronto food bank. Next, Cassie's foundation, Broken Biscuits, which supports disabled dogs through a specially designed dog park. In Ohio, conservationists celebrate the return of the fisher animal, not seen since the 1800s, thanks to local conservation efforts. The Olympia Music Foundation's work of rescuing and repairing discarded musical instruments for underprivileged kids is also featured. Finally, David Ricker sets a unique Guinness World Record by wearing 137 T-shirts during a half marathon.

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    18 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 6 minutes
    The best and WORST times to travel by car this Christmas season
    Johnny Mac shares five good news Christmas stories, focusing on Delta Airlines rewarding random acts of kindness with holiday medallion cards that can be redeemed for gifts and collectibles. The script also provides travel tips, including the best and worst times to travel according to AA. Additionally, a guide to the best Christmas gifts for frequent travelers is highlighted, and Queen Camilla's annual children's party at Clarence House is recounted. Lastly, a Christmas parade in Oconto was canceled due to extreme cold weather.

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    17 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 21 seconds
    John Oliver's Record-Breaking Bob Ross Auction

    00:10 Rediscovered Bach Pieces Performed After 300 Years
    01:15 John Oliver's Record-Breaking Bob Ross Auction
    02:01 Eco-Friendly Artisans in Mumbai
    02:24 The Search for Bradford Bear
    03:21 Woman Found Alive in Coffin in Thailand
    04:17 Conclusion and Sign-Off


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    16 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 29 seconds
    Santa's favorite and LEAST favorite Christmas songs
      West Virginia has been ranked as the most excited state for Christmas 2025, based on Google search data. Carter, a college sophomore, and his family are collecting handwritten cards for hospital and nursing home patients in honor of his late grandmother. Kim Kardashian showed off her extravagant holiday decorations on Instagram. Olive Jean, a pit bull, captured hearts with her reaction to seeing Christmas lights for the first time. Lastly, a story fpr parents only.

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    15 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 37 seconds
    Police round up one of Santa's reindeer
    Grapevine, Texas, has been named the Best Christmas Town in America, drawing 2 million visitors annually with its festive celebrations. Hershey Park's Christmas Candy Lane won USA Today's award for best theme park holiday event. Country Living's 25 best Christmas books of 2025 include diverse genres from romance to mystery. One of Santa's reindeer was rescued after escaping a Christmas event, thanks to a coordinated effort by police, the Royal Marines, and a lifeboat team. Lastly, Johnny suggests Gen Z beauty and self-care stocking stuffers like Tick toy Serum lotion, Salt & Stone natural deodorant, and a smartphone ring light.

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    14 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 5 minutes 40 seconds
    Christmas Stories - Santa to visit Green Bay's Lambeau Field
    Highlights include: Compton's 70th annual Christmas parade featuring Grand Marshall The Game; Santa's photo opportunity at Green Bay's Lambeau Field; recommended holiday books like 'Winter Street' by Ellen Hilderbrand and 'The Christmas Orphans Club' by Becker Freeman; United Way's Ugly Sweater Day fundraising event; and quirky holiday gift suggestions such as a tomato vine candle and snowball votive candle holder.

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    13 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 55 seconds
    The Christmas tree made from 100,000 balloons
    Johnny Mack shares five Christmas-themed good news stories. An English hotel features a unique Christmas tree made from 100,000 balloons, designed by artist Naomi to raise money for charity. In London, an AI-generated Christmas mural baffles viewers with its distorted figures. Dr. Claire, a music psychologist, curates the world's happiest Christmas car playlist, naming Brenda Lee's 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree' as the top song. Buffalo, NY, is crowned the Christmas Capital of America, boasting numerous holiday events and significant snowfall. Lastly, a Phoenix couple wins ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' with their extravagant holiday decorations.

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    12 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 19 seconds
    A new way to defrost your car!
    The return of an 18th-century painting of St. Francis to a Mexican church after it was stolen 15 years ago; a new method for defrosting car windshields developed by Virginia Tech researchers; a heartfelt story of a husband arranging annual daffodil deliveries for his wife before he passed away; a man in Sweden setting a world record by stuffing 81 matches up his nose; and the auctioning of a 1939 Superman comic book for $9.12 million.
    00:00 Introduction and Overview
    00:11 Stolen 18th Century Painting Recovered
    00:59 Innovative Car Defrosting Method
    02:03 Heartwarming Daffodil Tribute
    02:41 Bizarre World Record: Matches in Nose
    03:31 Superman Comic Auctioned for Millions
    04:14 Conclusion and Farewell


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    11 December 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 25 seconds
    Tony Pork sets skateboard record
    A false alarm about monkeys in Newark, a study showing the health benefits of casual walking for seniors, the artistic transformation of Austrian power lines, a plastic-eating robotic fish developed by the University of Surrey, and a skateboarding pig named Norbert setting a record.  

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    10 December 2025, 8:05 am
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