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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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.
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Time To Celebrate The Latino Culture With This Great EventThe Latino Americano Fest is August 8th in Amsterdam.
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Building Collapses in Albany [VIDEO]It happened Wednesday morning.
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Randy Travis, Kathy Mattea, Deana Carter & More Coming To Glens Falls, NYRandy and Mary Travis return to 'Close Up' series with Kevin Richards
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WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of the Capital RegionIn effect until 9pm Tuesday
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[WATCH] Back in Time: Lake George Village in 196165 years ago - how similar was it?
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Air Quality Alert Issued for the Capital RegionWe have a couple smoky days to deal with.
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Useful Tips That Will Help With The Extreme HeatWith the heat index it's going to feel like 102 degrees today.
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New York Courts to Ban Smart GlassesThe ban goes into effect later this month
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Crossgates Shares Update on New Barnes & Noble StoreFind out when the new store will be opening
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Proctors Theatre Awarded Nearly $1 Million in FundingIt's all part of the Alive Downtowns initiative
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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Join Our TeamCome work with B 95.5
Events
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Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: EncoreDon't miss Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore live on the Palace Theatre stage on July 28, 2026 at 8p. Tickets on sale 11/14 at 10:00AM at PalaceAlbany.o...
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Aviation Mall Carnival
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats.
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Cohoes Rock the BlockDon't miss 2026 Rock the Block concert Series in Cohoes! This FREE 8 week concert series is held Thursday evenings from 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. in Canal Square (72 R...
at Canal Square
