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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Announcing A Massive Comedy Legend Coming To SchenectadyMartin Lawrence is coming to The M&T Bank Center this August!
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Your Ultimate Guide to Memorial Day Weekend EventsFlags, Fireworks & Parades: Memorial Day 2026 Guide
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Just Announced: Sugar Ray to Headline 4th of July Celebration in AlbanyFood, fireworks and the iconic 90s group for the big America 250 celebration
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Here's why Route 9 between Albany & Lake George will be busy next WednesdayThe Repose of the Fallen Procession is coming to the region.
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[PHOTOS] Small Plane Forced Into Belly Landing at Schenectady AirportA scary scene but luckily nobody was hurt
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Fantastic Reasons To Enjoy Albany With Their Free Concert SeriesThe Alive at 5 lineup is here!
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Suzy Bogguss Still Singing & SmilingSuzy Bogguss' Sweet Voice Headed To Cohoes, NY
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New York State is Auctioning Off this HelicopterReady to place a bid?
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Free Chick-fil-A If You Wear Cow Print May 14 in LathamYour cow print finally has a purpose. Free chicken in Latham!
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Masked Suspect Robs Halfmoon Speedway at GunpointPolice say it happened early Thursday morning
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Important Albany Traffic Restrictions You Need To Know For This WeekendThere's going to be a lot of roads closed and parking restrictions in Albany this weekend.
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Olivia K & The Parkers LIVE at Context Collective
Olivia K & The Parkers bring their electrifying three-piece live show up from Brooklyn for an intimate night of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock.
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Voorheesville Memorial Day WeekendKick off Memorial Day in Voorheesville on Saturday March 23rd with a full lineup of community fun and celebration! Festivities begin with the Memorial Day Parad...
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