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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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebrates 60 YearsNitty Gritty Dirt Band Plays Final Albany & Nashville Shows
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Wash Away Hunger with Free Car Washes This WeekendGive a Can, Get a Shine at Hoffman Car Wash Locations Saturday & Sunday!
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Barry Manilow Postpones Albany ShowThe singer continues to recover from cancer surgery
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Is Raising Cane's Finally Coming to the Capital Region?All signs point to YES
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Lucky Scratch-Off Winner from Troy Has Big Payday$5 Million Dollar Winning Scratch-Off Sold at a Stewart's Shops Store
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Epic Cook-Off You Should Check Out For A Remarkable CauseAlbany public servants take on local restaurant owners in a Cook-Off
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Exciting News! The Famous Jack's Oyster House Is Officially BackJack's Oyster House has officially re-opened!
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The World’s Biggest Bounce House Is Back… And Adults Are InvitedStretch first… because your inner 10-year-old is about to make a comeback!
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A New Coffee Spot Is Opening in Halfmoon—Right Next to the Park!If you’ve ever stopped by Hayner’s for ice cream, you already know—it’s one of those local spots that just feels like home. And now, there’s a brand new reason to swing by… especially if you run on coffee like the rest of us.
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REPORT: Siena has Hired a New Men's Basketball CoachSo who is it?
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29 Years Ago Mother Nature Delivered A Massive SnowfallThe Capital Region saw over a foot of snow on March 31st 1997
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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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After Silence... Movement
Join us April 11th and 12th at The Women's Club of Albany and see local dancers perform, celebrating the strength and resilience of survivors of sexual violence
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Bottles for Bales for the Horses at Little Brook Farm
Would you like to, donate your redeemable bottles and cans to a worthy charity— donate them to Little Brook Farm-the proceeds helps purchase Hay and Grain-
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