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)
The Latest
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It's Time for Saratoga's Biggest Race with the Smallest LegsSecond Annual Corgi Cup Returns to Saratoga This Sunday
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Vehicle Fire Causing Backups on the NorthwayCrews are working to remove the car
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Own a Beloved Piece of History: The Catskill Game Farm is for SaleYou could be the next Tiger King
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Explosion in Albany - Two People InjuredWhat we know so far.
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Pack Up for School With Free McDonald's BackpacksBack-to-School Bonus: These McDonald's Are Giving Away Free Backpacks Wednesday 8/5!
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First Responders Revive Cat After Amsterdam FireThe feline was found unconscious, but EMT's were able to get him breathing again
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New Maps Show Exactly How Much Rain Fell Across the Capital RegionSeveral inches of rain fell during a historic storm on Wednesday.
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American Red Cross Responds to Flooding with Multiple Emergency SheltersThe shelters were opened as torrential rainfall caused significant flooding, road closures, water rescues, and states of emergency in several communities throughout the Capital Region
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[VIDEO] Drivers Get Stuck as Flash Flooding Hits GuilderlandWestern Avenue near Stuyvesant Plaza was flooded by several feet of water on Wednesday.
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Capital Region Flooding: Roads Closed, Evacuations, Travel Alerts & What You Need To KnowThe area has received an unprecedented amount of rain in the last 24 hours
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Ready To Be Part Of Fright Fest At Great Escape?You could be part of the thrills and scares for Fright Fest and Boo Fest this year.
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The New 'Conjuring' Movie to Begin Filming in SchenectadyThe Capital Region may soon play a starring role in the next nightmare from one of horror's biggest franchises.
What's Happening
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New York State Food FestivalThe New York State Food Festival returns to the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Wednesday, August 12th for a full day of food, music, and summer fun!!
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2026 20 Outstanding Women Photo GalleryCheck out our highlight's from our 2026 Outstanding Women Award and Celebration
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Events
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Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Thrills galore are in store with exciting rides, motorsports, pro wrestling, a circus, water stunt show, harness racing, racing pigs and dock-diving dogs.
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New York State Food Festival
The New York State Food Festival returns to the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for a full day of food, music, and summer fun!! ...
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2026 Lake George Thursday Night FireworksCome by Lake George every Thursday in summer as fireworks light up the village!
at Lake George Village