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!

  • 3 minutes 58 seconds
    Police Officer Turns Into Frog
    Johnny Mac showcases five quirky and uplifting news stories: a police officer mistakenly reported as a frog due to AI errors, a herd of sheep causing chaos in a German supermarket, a Belarusian daredevil breaking a sky surfing record over Mount Everest, goats attempting a break-in at a retirement facility in Washington, and a Chinese stuffed horse going viral due to a production error that gave it a sad appearance. 

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

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    22 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 36 seconds
    Thousands of Crabs Escape and make a run for it
    The Dave Matthews Band continues its eco-friendly initiatives with a new tour aiming to plant another million trees globally. A Mountain Gorilla family in Congo celebrates the rare birth of twins, raising their population to 59 members. A new braille label printer, the mnemonica dot, is introduced to assist the visually impaired. Swedish soccer enthusiast, Daniel, breaks the Guinness World Record by juggling a soccer ball for over 28 hours. Finally, in Northern Ireland, a truck mishap leads to the rescue of thousands of crabs, preventing a significant seafood loss.

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    19 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 17 seconds
    Friendly Rabbit entering cars at Golf Course
    00:00 The Friendly Rabbit
    01:01 Inspiring Teacher Donates Award Money
    01:55 AI Technology Helps Study Seal Populations
    02:43 Record-Breaking Sock Collection
    03:32 Deputy Rescues Loose Chickens
     

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    17 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 52 seconds
    Cat walks home from Spain to France
    A Minneapolis pizzeria received $83,000 in donations from their 'buy a pizza, give a pizza' initiative to help vulnerable families. French sailor Charlie secretly battled gastrointestinal cancer while completing a 24,000-mile solo race. A study reveals the number of recognized mammal species has grown by 25% since 2005, thanks to genetic analysis. In Florida, a 9-foot boa constrictor was safely removed from a residential yard. In Spain, a cat named Fe Lou astonishingly walked 155 miles back home to France after jumping out of its owner's camper.

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    15 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 17 seconds
    The Polar Bear's 16th Birthday Party
    An 8-year-old girl, Katrina, and her brother, Charlie, saved their school bus driver who had a medical emergency. A sheep named Fiona, once isolated in the Scottish Highlands, is now pregnant with twins. The Ontario Wildlife Refuge celebrated a polar bear named Guc's 16th birthday with a tropical-themed party. A coastal Washington event attempted a record for the largest polar bear dip with over 4,900 participants. Lastly, the Oxford Bus Company shared a quirky list of strange items left behind on their buses, including a potato with googly eyes and a bonsai tree.

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    12 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 1 second
    Grandma wins Tekken tournament
     Swedish researchers found an association between high fat dairy consumption and a lower risk of dementia. Joseph, a German man, broke his own Guinness World Record with an 11,000 snow globe collection. Japanese scientists are conducting clinical trials on artificial blood, potentially reducing blood shortages by 2030. Peay, an escaped hornbill, was safely returned to a California zoo. Lastly, a 92-year-old Japanese grandmother won an eSports Tekken tournament featuring senior citizens.

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    10 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 30 seconds
    The Octopus that Plays Piano
    A Swedish musician, Mattias, teaches an octopus named Taco to play piano using a specially designed keyboard and a crab reward system. Claire, diagnosed with terminal cancer, receives hundreds of Christmas cards and gifts from strangers after a Facebook post. Scientists in Chile develop a method to harvest water from fog for dry cities. California wildlife officials mistakenly catch the wrong bear while trying to remove one living under a man's house. A diplomat's son, Demetrius, returns a library book checked out in 1989, completing its journey around the world.

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    8 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 5 minutes 8 seconds
    The Shrek Proposal
     We congratulate 80-year-old Betty for becoming the oldest woman to complete the Appalachian Trail, overcoming multiple setbacks and dedicating her journey to her late hiking partner, Joe. Elsewhere, Georgia filmmaker Chad Carter proposed to his girlfriend Ressa by editing himself into a Shrek wedding scene, a clip that went viral online. In the UK, a massive oyster reef restoration project aims to enhance marine biodiversity. Meanwhile, Rex the wallaby, fond of Walmart parking lots, was safely returned to New Jersey's Lots of Love farm after multiple escapes. Lastly, an abandoned dog named Loca joined Buddhist monks on a long-distance peace walk, overcoming numerous challenges to stay with the group. Supporters can enjoy commercial-free content by subscribing via Apple Podcasts.

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    5 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 44 seconds
    Science - Swearing is Good For You!
    Firstly, a study confirms that swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibitions and increasing focus. Secondly, the successful reintroduction of white storks to the UK has led to their return to London. Thirdly, tattoo artist Beth is helping breast cancer survivors by offering free 3D nipple tattoos. Fourthly, Samsung is close to commercializing solid-state batteries, which could significantly enhance electric vehicle range and safety. Lastly, in Christchurch, humorous and absurd street signs by an artist named Cameron are delighting pedestrians and encouraging them to rethink their surroundings.

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    3 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 12 seconds
    Pose Nude for Snow Removal
    A small town in Oregon raised money by posing nude for a calendar to clear snow-clogged streets. An AI-powered robot assists in restoring the Great Barrier Reef by deploying coral larvae. The upcoming Olympics in Milan are focusing on sustainability by repurposing existing structures for the Olympic Village, which will later serve as student housing. New technology from Fish Eye Collaborative helps match underwater sounds to fish using 360-degree video. Finally, Columbia CEO Tim Boyle humorously challenges flat earthers to prove their theory, offering the company's assets as a reward.

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    1 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 27 seconds
    Drone delivers steak and crab legs to prison
    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, including Brian, an NYC dog matchmaker whose adorable outings result in high adoption rates. Scientists modify a parasitic fungus to combat mosquitoes more effectively than chemical insecticides. Francois, a French daredevil, sets a Guinness World Record by bungee jumping at 16 sites over eight years. Prison guards intercept a drone delivering steak, crab legs, and contraband to inmates. Lastly, Buenos Aires hosts a gathering of 2,397 golden retrievers, breaking the previous world record.

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    29 January 2026, 8:05 am
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