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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[WATCH] Massive Car Fire in Clifton Park Thursday MorningTraffic was tied up as black smoke filled the air
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Hollywood Star James Van Der Beek has DiedThe Dawson's Creek star was 48
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The Best Souper Stars at Saratoga ChowderfestFrom Ladle to Legend Check out this year's Chowderfest Winners
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Big Name Store Just Announced for CrossgatesExpected to open late summer
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Three Capital Region Dogs to be Featured in the Puppy BowlLet's go Caddie, Gazpacho and Jodi!
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Foods People Love To Server At Their Big Game FeastWhat's on your menu for the "Big Game" on Sunday?
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Proctors Brings Black History Film Series to their Big ScreenUp next, Disney and Pixar’s Soul on Thursday, Feb. 19!
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Crews Battle A Fire at Texas Roadhouse on Wolf Road in ColonieA number of different departments are on the scene
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Urgent Call For Readers To Help Move The Book House Next DoorThis Move Is by the Book! The Book House Calls on Readers to Help Relocate!
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Over 60 People Stuck on Gore Mountain GondolaRescue efforts are underway
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New York DMV to Enforce Tougher Penalties for Traffic ViolationsLearn more about the major changes coming later this month
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Famous Loudonville Deli Closes After More Than 30 YearsThe owners announced the closure Thursday morning.
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