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!

  • 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
  • 3 minutes 40 seconds
    Man swallows stolen Fabrege Egg, Police recover it. Don't ask.
    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Brazilian civil rights lawyer Leonardo, dressed as Superman, visited children battling cancer, spreading smiles and hope. A study found evidence that kissing dates back 21 million years, involving ancient apes and Neanderthals. Lionel Richie's perfume 'Hello' was pulled from shelves due to concerns about infertility. Police recovered a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Fabergé egg from a thief who swallowed it. In India, a sports team lost 20 consecutive coin tosses, defying astronomical odds.

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    27 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 54 seconds
    The World Cheese Champion
    Johnny Mac hares five uplifting news stories: a baby fur seal wanders into a New Zealand bar, a dog with a world-record tongue, Switzerland's effort to get yodeling recognized by the UN, rare blooming of palm trees in Rio de Janeiro, and a Swiss Gruyère crowned World Cheese Champion. Each story highlights unique and heartwarming events from around the world.



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    25 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 23 seconds
    The World's Fastest Garden Shed
    Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories, starting with new research indicating everyday activities, labeled as VIPA, can boost health and longevity. Conde Nast bans new animal fur in its fashion content, aligning with industry trends. Ireland makes its Basic Income for the Arts program permanent, benefiting artists' productivity and mental health. 14-year-old Miles wins $25,000 by using origami for a foldable structure capable of holding 10,000 times its weight. Lastly, Brian sets a new Guinness World Record with the world's fastest motorized garden shed, reaching speeds over 123 mph.

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    22 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 42 seconds
    The McDonald's Nightclub
    A McDonald's in Budapest transforms into a nightclub on weekends; an Arizona man is reunited with his dog after eight years; a London man breaks a Guinness World Record by visiting 42 museums in 24 hours; an Alabama family receives a year’s supply of free donuts after their baby is born in a Krispy Kreme parking lot during a snowstorm; and a donkey named Earl finds joy and new friends thanks to a yoga ball at a rescue home.

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    20 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 43 seconds
    Good News - Squirrels hate Irish Spring Soap
     In France, thieves used a stolen credit card to purchase a winning 500,000 euro lottery ticket but vanished before cashing in. The victim of the theft, Jean David, is willing to split the winnings with them if they return his wallet. Shark attacks in 2024 saw a record low with only 47 unprovoked incidents. Cadbury launches a giant chocolate bar meant for sharing, confusing consumers with sections labeled for various acts of kindness. Finally, gardeners are advised to hang Irish Spring soap near bird feeders to deter squirrels. The soap can also be applied to areas frequented by squirrels or melted down and sprayed for broader coverage.

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    18 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 46 seconds
    80 Oysters for Lunch
    A Samaritan used a unique formula to safely return a lost wallet, though it wasn't claimed. Paralympic gold medalist Melanie became the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel. The elusive plains wanderer bird was spotted in West Melbourne for the first time since 1989. A Pennsylvania town's attempt at traffic calming with curved lines on a street caused mixed reactions among locals. Lastly, a woman in South Kensington ordered and ate 80 oysters in one sitting, impressing the restaurant staff and viewers alike.

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    15 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 5 minutes 27 seconds
    Good News - Wallet found in lake 40 years later
    The first story recounts how a wallet lost by a dad decades ago in old Lakes was miraculously found and returned to his sons. The second story highlights the discovery of a 4,000-year-old tomb in Egypt belonging to a wizard/doctor named Titty Nfu. The third tale involves a Parisian receptionist heroically saving six people from a fire by traversing a narrow ledge. The other stories are for adults only.

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    13 January 2026, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 10 seconds
    Anyone misplace a cow?
    Highlights include a unique Jimmy Carter-themed birthday party for a 5-year-old boy in New Jersey, the groundbreaking of a tiny home village for veterans in Milwaukee, and a unique marriage proposal involving a newborn in Illinois. Additionally, a heroic dog in Pensacola helps find an elderly woman during a medical emergency, and a cowboy successfully ropes a loose cow on a Pennsylvania highway. 


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    11 January 2026, 8:05 am
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