Good News Stories for Monday 7/22
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Pete Kelly
Monday, July 22nd, 2024 8:06am
A massive helium reservoir has been discovered in Minnesota. Helium is a rare resource which is used in many important engineering and technological fields. The initial concentration of helium was estimated at 0.3%, which at the time was considered "mind-boggling", but after further tests it's closer to 15%! Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
Crowdfunding led by YouTuber MrBeast raised over $30 million for an ocean cleanup project, which removed over 34 million pounds of trash from beaches, rivers and oceans! 172,263 volunteers over 73 countries contributed towards the cleanup efforts. Check out the story in the video below!
Scientists have developed a way to use whey protein to recover gold from old electronics, which will drastically reduce the cost of recycling electronics! Recycling electronics has always been costly, however the value of the gold recovered is 50 times higher than the costs of this new style of recycling. Read more here! (Good News Network)
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Free Pizza For Children Under 18 Years Old In MaltaSergio's Pizza is stepping up to help the kids.
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Larry the Cable Guy to Perform at the Palace TheatreJust one of many shows in 2026
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This Year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Has a Capital Region ConnectionFind out more about its 518 roots
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Metro-North to Extend Service to AlbanyThis is the first time MTA has operated rail service to Albany
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Regional Food Bank to Host New York’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal DistributionOver 200,000 meals will be distributed
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Mark O’Connell Named New Bishop of Albany Catholic DioceseThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has had 10 bishops prior to O'Connell
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New York State Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting FamiliesFind out how to stay safe
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The Saratoga Record Riot ReturnsVinyl lovers unite in Saratoga
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Step Into The Spotlight As DWTS Twirls Into SchenectadyCha-Cha Check It Out Live at Proctors February 12, 2026!
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The Price Is Right Live Is Coming to ProctorsFind out when you can experience the game show in person
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Lettuce Taco 'Bout The Excellent Deals On National Taco DayHoly Guacamole! It's National Taco Day AND Taco Tuesday!
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Lake George Marks Anniversary of Ethan Allen Boat TragedyIt’s been twenty years since the horrific tour boat accident
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