Good News Stories for Monday 8/19
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Pete Kelly
Monday, August 19th, 2024 9:57am
An entrepreneur in India has developed a biodegradable bag made out of sugar, cellulose and corn fibers which can be used like a plastic bag, but breaks down after just 6 months! These bags have successfully replaced nearly 6 million plastic bags already across India! Read more about him and his invention here! (Good News Network)
Researchers in Canada have discovered a protein that has the ability to stop DNA damage, which could help with farming and preventing cancer! This is the first time a protein has not only been found to stop DNA damage, but can repair DNA as well. Read more about this protein here! (Good News Network)
Prescription drug prices for ten expensive drugs will plummet in 2026 after negotiations between the government and pharmaceutical companies! Prices are set to drop anywhere from 38-79% on many important drugs. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
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New York State Plans Huge Surplus Garage Sale November 2What kind of stuff do you need?
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Accident on I-87 Northway near Exit 10Car flips Near Exit 10, Traffic Disruptions Expected
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Crammed Weekend With 3 Food Festivals In The RegionDiscover Deliciousness This Saturday!
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Spooky Fun and Sweet Treats: Your Guide to Halloween Activities for Kids in the Capital RegionHalloween is just around the corner, and the Capital Region is buzzing with excitement!
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Liam Payne from One Direction has Tragically DiedThe singer was in Buenos Aires
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Feast On Terrific Wings in Saratoga For An Awesome CauseThe Saratoga Wing Off is happening on Saturday.
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Local School Delivered Devastating News About It's Football TeamCoxsackie-Athens cancels the rest of their season.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library In Schenectady, NYDolly Parton's Imagination Library in Schenectady, NY
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Rare Celestial Spectacle Lights Up the Night Sky in AlbanyAlbany Residents Treated to Stunning Northern Lights Display last Night
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Schenectady CVS Closes with 7 Years Left on its LeaseSo what's next?
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VIDEO: Devastating Footage Of Tropicana Field After Powerful "Milton"Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay.
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JUST ANNOUNCED - Kane Brown is coming to Albany!He's taking The High Road Tour to MVP Arena in 2025!
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