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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After Just One Year, Colonie Center Eatery Closing PermanentlyThey'll continue until the end of October.
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Help Preserve The Beautiful Lake George with Annual Clean Up2nd Annual Lake George CleanUp is September 15!
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Stewart's Wins Best Milk Award At NYS FairA Creamy Triumph for Stewart's Shops!
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On This Day In 2020: A Tornado Hit Stillwater and SchaghticokeThe EF1 was on the ground for about 1/4 mile and was 50 yards wide.
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Discover Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library’s New Sensory SanctuaryIt's a Game-Changer for Calm and Connection
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Last Chance To Dive In City Pools Before Season EndsSplash into fun at the city's pool facilities
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Last Burger Of The Season At Jumpin JacksLast chance until next year to grab a burger and ice cream!
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Take A Fascinating Look Into The Forgotten Fownes FactoryThe old glove factory in Amsterdam closed for good in 2010
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New Mural Is A Stroke Of Beauty In Downtown SchenectadyVolunteers Create Vibrant New Mural behind Proctors Theatre
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Pumpkin Spice Actually Just Arrived On The Starbuck MenuApparently it's never too early for Pumpkin Spice to come back in our lives.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident Causes Busy Clifton Park Road to CloseAvoid the area.
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Latham Has a New Place for SmoothiesNow serving!
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