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The headlines for April 19, 2021. Coronavirus live updates: Half of U.S. adults have received at least one vaccine dose, says CDC - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/19/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/ ) Bitcoin price suffers flash crash following week of crypto hype - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/18/business/bitcoin-sharp-fall/index.html ) Former President George W. Bush calls on Congress to tone down 'harsh rhetoric' about immigration - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/18/politics/george-w-bush-immigration-congress/index.html ) Mars helicopter flight test promises Wright Brothers moment for NASA (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/mars-helicopter-flight-test-promises-wright-brothers-moment-nasa-n1264449 ) Edible Food Wrap Developed From Algae and Cinnamon Compound May Be the Food Packaging Solution We Need (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/edible-food-wrap-made-from-algae-and-cinnamon/ ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for June 12, 2021. Austin shooting: At least 13 people injured in a shooting downtown, authorities say - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/12/us/austin-texas-shooting-downtown/index.html ) Garland announces expansion of Justice Department's voting rights unit, vowing to scrutinize GOP-backed voting restrictions and ballot reviews - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/merrick-garland-voting-rights/2021/06/11/47906eda-cad1-11eb-81b1-34796c7393af_story.html ) F.D.A. Tells Johnson & Johnson That 60 Million Vaccine Doses Cannot Be Used - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/11/us/politics/covid-vaccine-emergent-johnson-johnson.html ) In NBC interview, Putin calls Trump 'colorful' but says he can work with Biden (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nbc-interview-putin-calls-trump-colorful-says-he-can-work-n1270561 ) Puppies Are Born Ready to Communicate With And Understand Humans (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/research-shows-puppies-are-born-understanding-human-pointing-gestures/ ) Music from bensound.com.

The headlines for April 18, 2021. NSA official Michael Ellis, installed as Trump left office, resigns after he was sidelined - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/trump-nsa-michael-ellis-/2021/04/17/5f03fb82-9fa6-11eb-b7a8-014b14aeb9e4_story.html ) U.S and China pledge to work together to cut greenhouse emissions - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/04/17/despite-diplomatic-clashes-us-china-vow-work-together-climate-change/ ) Myanmar releases prisoners for New Year, though likely not dissidents - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/17/asia/myanmar-releases-prisoners-new-year-intl-hnk/index.html ) Nebraska mall shooting leaves man dead, woman injured (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nebraska-mall-shooting-leaves-one-critically-injured-suspects-large-n1264411 ) First Human Trial of HIV Vaccine Produced Immune Response in 97% of Volunteers (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/human-vaccine-trial-to-prevent-hiv/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 17, 2021. Iran says suspect in attack on Natanz nuclear facility fled the country - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/iran-natanz-nuclear-deal-reza-karimi/2021/04/17/9f4ec40e-9f80-11eb-b2f5-7d2f0182750d_story.html ) Britain's goodbye to Philip: A pared-down funeral, a minute of silence and the queen sitting alone - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/prince-philip-funeral/2021/04/17/382d4146-9d38-11eb-b2f5-7d2f0182750d_story.html ) US Coronavirus: The US made little progress this week in preventing more deaths, an influential forecasting team says - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/17/health/us-coronavirus-saturday/index.html ) Scott Rudin stepping away from Broadway following workplace allegations (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/scott-rudin-stepping-away-broadway-following-workplace-allegations-n1264412 ) Walmart Commits to Helping Save Pollinators By Mandating Change For Supply Chains (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/walmart-to-protect-bees-and-their-habitat/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for June 11, 2021. President Biden joins the world leaders club at G7 with call for wartime effort against Covid-19 - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/11/politics/president-biden-g7-summit-day-1/index.html ) Cruise ship Covid-19: Two passengers on Celebrity Millennium test positive for coronavirus | CNN Travel ( https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/celebrity-cruise-two-covid-positive-guests/index.html ) Ten Senate Democrats and Republicans say they reached five-year, nearly $1 trillion infrastructure deal - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/06/10/senate-democrats-republicans-infrastructure/ ) Hunting Leaks, Trump Officials Seized Records of Democrats - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/us/politics/justice-department-leaks-trump-administration.html ) Endangered Humpback Whales Gain New Protections in Pacific Ocean From the U.S (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/u-s-establishes-new-protections-for-endangered-humpback-whales-in-pacific-ocean/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 16, 2021. Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed in shooting at FedEx facility, police say - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/16/us/indianapolis-shooting-fedex-facility/index.html ) Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai and other prominent activists for 8 to 18 months over 2019 protest - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/16/asia/hong-kong-activists-sentencing-intl-hnk/index.html ) Coronavirus live updates: Annual vaccine booster shots may be needed, potentially stretching supply - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/16/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/ ) Biden calls for de-escalation with Russia following sanctions, proposes meeting with Putin (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-sanction-russia-alleged-election-interference-solarwinds-hack-n1264142 ) Drop Off Your Old Socks and This Company Will Recycle Them Into Cozy Dog Beds (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/smartwool-wants-your-old-socks-dog-beds/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 15, 2021. US expected to sanction Russia and expel Russian officials from US in response to recent hacks and election interference - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/politics/russia-sanctions-expel-officials-hacking-election/index.html ) Blinken visits Afghanistan after Biden announces U.S. troop withdrawal (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/blinken-visits-afghanistan-after-biden-announces-u-s-troop-withdrawal-n1264141 ) FBI opens a new investigation into China 'every 10 hours,' bureau director says - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/politics/fbi-director-china-investigations-intl-hnk/index.html ) Kim Potter charges: Police officer who killed Daunte Wright to face second-degree manslaughter charges - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/14/daunte-wright-shooting-charging-decision/ ) Colorado Proposes Giving Free Therapy to Young People Struggling in Pandemic (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/house-bill-21-1258-free-therapy-mental-health-colorado/ ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for April 14, 2021. Matt Gaetz: Women detail drug use, sex and payments after late-night parties with Gaetz and others - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/politics/gaetz-parties-women-drug-use-sex-payments/index.html ) Underserved communities bear brunt of paused Johnson & Johnson rollout - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/04/14/johnson-johnson-vaccine-pause-whos-affected/ ) Amazon, Target and Netflix among companies signing letter opposing voting restrictions - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/04/14/letter-voting-georgia-buffet-target-netflix-amazon/ ) Dislodged Suez Canal cargo ship Ever Given held amid $916 million claim (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/dislodged-suez-canal-cargo-ship-ever-given-held-amid-916-n1264017 ) They Found A Baby on the Subway—Now He's Their Adopted Son (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/danny-stewart-peter-mercurio-subway-baby-adopted/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for June 10, 2021. Biden Live Updates: President Vows to Build Alliances and Democracy - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/06/09/world/biden-europe ) Biden administration to buy 500 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses to donate to the world - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-vaccine-donate/2021/06/09/c2744674-c934-11eb-93fa-9053a95eb9f2_story.html ) Keystone XL pipeline project canceled by developer - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/09/energy/keystone-pipeline-canceled/index.html ) 'El Chapo's' wife to plead guilty to helping run drug cartel (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/el-chapo-s-wife-plead-guilty-helping-run-drug-cartel-n1270174 ) Siri and Alexa Don't Support African Languages But This Nonprofit Swooped in to Offer 60 New Voices – Including Welsh (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/siri-and-alexa-dont-support-african-languages-but-this-nonprofit-swooped-in-to-offer-60-new-voices-including-welsh/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 13, 2021. Tennessee school shooting: Classes canceled at Knoxville school for two days after armed student killed in encounter with police - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/13/us/knoxville-tennessee-school-shooting-tuesday/index.html ) Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine: CDC and FDA recommend US pause use of vaccine over blood clot concerns - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/13/health/johnson-vaccine-pause-cdc-fda/index.html ) Daunte Wright Shooting: Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter meant to fire Taser, discharged gun, police say - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/12/daunte-wright-shooting/ ) Virginia attorney general launches civil rights probe of Black Army officer's violent traffic stop - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/windsor-police-traffic-stop/2021/04/12/cd18b8f0-9bc4-11eb-9d05-ae06f4529ece_story.html ) New Brain Cancer Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Human Trial – Most Patients Saw No Tumor Growth For 3 Years (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/heidelburg-vaccine-malignant-brain-tumors-success/ )

The headlines for April 12 2021 Chinese Covid-19 vaccine efficacy is 'not high,' top health official admits - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/china/china-vaccine-efficacy-intl-hnk/index.html ) Iran accuses Israel of attack on Natanz nuclear site - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/natanz-nuclear-israel-iran-cyber-attack/2021/04/12/f97f1a60-9b51-11eb-b2f5-7d2f0182750d_story.html ) Matt Gaetz is denied a meeting with Donald Trump - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/11/politics/matt-gaetz-donald-trump-denied-meeting/index.html ) Fed's Powell says reopening economy too quickly could cause new coronavirus spike - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/04/11/fed-powell-60-minutes-economy/ ) Caltech Uses Existing Underwater Cables to Detect Earthquakes and Tsunamis Ahead of Time (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/caltech-uses-existing-underwater-cables-to-detect-earthquakes/ )

The headline for April 11, 2021. US Coronavirus: Covid-19 hospitalizations among younger people are rising in the US -- especially in one region - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/11/health/us-coronavirus-sunday/index.html ) Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's longtime consort, will be laid to rest in low-key ceremony - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/europe/prince-philip-saturday-gbr-intl/index.html ) Maryland repeals police bill of rights, enacts historic accountability measures - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/hogan-vetoes-police-accountibility/2021/04/09/c0ac4096-9967-11eb-962b-78c1d8228819_story.html ) Rep. Dan Crenshaw ‘effectively blind for about a month' after emergency eye surgery, he says - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/10/rep-dan-crenshaw-effectively-blind-about-month-after-emergency-eye-surgery-he-says/ ) Jersey Mike's Donated 100% of Sales From 1,900 Stores in Their Biggest ‘Day of Giving' in 11 Years - Good News Network ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/jersey-mikes-subs-donates-15-million-to-200-charities/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 10, 2021. Nearly 40% of Marines have declined Covid-19 vaccine - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/politics/marines-coronavirus-vaccines/index.html ) Mitch McConnell-aligned super PAC backs Lisa Murkowski, setting up clash with pro-Trump candidate - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/politics/mitch-mcconnell-pac-backs-murkowski/index.html ) Supreme Court strikes down another pandemic restriction on religious services - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-california-coronavirus-church/2021/04/10/182faec2-99e8-11eb-962b-78c1d8228819_story.html ) High number of Trump political appointees sought permanent jobs in final year (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/high-number-trump-political-appointees-sought-permanent-jobs-final-year-n1262234 ) Saudi Arabia Plans to Plant 50 BILLION Trees – And Reduce Carbon Emissions by 60% (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/saudi-arabia-plans-to-plant-50-billion-trees-and-cut-emissions-by-60/ )

The headlines for June 7, 2021. Vaccination rates fall off, imperiling Biden's July Fourth goal - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/06/06/vaccination-rates-decline-us/ ) David Dushman, last surviving liberator of Auschwitz, dies at 98 - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/07/europe/david-dushman-auschwitz-intl-hnk/index.html ) Senate Poised to Pass Huge Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/us/politics/senate-china-semiconductors.html ) Why Kim Jong-un is waging war on slang, jeans and foreign films - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57225936 ) Inspiring College Principal Converts 8 Acres of Treeless Land into Mini Forest and Orchard on India Campus (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/college-principal-converts-8-acres-of-wasteland-into-forest-on-campus/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 9, 2021. Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11437314 ) Joe Manchin says 'January 6 changed me' as he calls for bipartisan cooperation - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/08/politics/joe-manchin-bipartisanship-januar-6-cnntv/index.html ) John Boehner book: The most interesting parts of 'On the House' - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/john-boehner-book/2021/04/08/3316e808-9877-11eb-b28d-bfa7bb5cb2a5_story.html ) Amazon winning union vote in partial tally - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/04/08/amazon-bessemer-mailbox-union/ ) Queen is Opening Buckingham Palace Gardens to Picnickers for the First Time This Summer (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/buckingham-palace-queen-picnics-paying-public-2021/ )

The headlines for March 8 2021. Geoff Duncan, Georgia's GOP lieutenant governor, says Giuliani's false fraud claims helped lead to restrictive voting law - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/07/politics/geoff-duncan-voter-fraud-cnntv/index.html ) Manchin say he won't vote to end filibuster, pans using reconciliation again - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/manchin-filibuster-biden/2021/04/07/03635ab2-97fd-11eb-b28d-bfa7bb5cb2a5_story.html ) Biden open to compromise on jobs and infrastructure but says ‘inaction simply is not an option' - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/07/joe-biden-live-updates/ ) Biden to announce executive actions on gun control, name ATF nominee (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-announce-executive-actions-guns-name-atf-nominee-n1263385 ) Hollywood Legend Dick Van Dyke Hands Out Money to Struggling People Standing in Line For Jobs (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dick-van-dyke-gives-money-job-seekers-malibu/ )

The headlines for April 7, 2021. New York Times: Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon in final weeks of Trump's presidency - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/politics/matt-gaetz-pardon-donald-trump/index.html ) Tom Brady is launching an NFT company - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/tech/tom-brady-nft-autograph/index.html ) Biden administration to launch $9,000 funeral assistance program for covid victims - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/covid-funerals-assistance/2021/04/06/d7d1db20-9659-11eb-b28d-bfa7bb5cb2a5_story.html ) McConnell warns corporate America to 'stay out of politics' — but says donations are OK (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mcconnell-warns-corporate-america-stay-out-politics-says-donations-are-n1263173 ) Boy Hero Saves Sister From Choking After Watching John Cena, Who Congratulated Him With a Video (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/john-cena-video-jaxson-dempsey/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 6, 2021. Derek Chauvin trial: The latest - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/05/derek-chauvin-trial-2/ ) Coronavirus live updates: U.S. appoints new global coronavirus coordinator as Biden steps up efforts to combat pandemic - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/06/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/ ) Arkansas governor vetoes bill banning medical treatments for transgender youth - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/04/05/trans-healthcare-arkansas-governor-veto/ ) MLB's All-Star Game reportedly moved to Denver in wake of Georgia restricting voter access (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mlb-s-all-star-game-reportedly-moved-denver-wake-georgia-n1263029 ) Sir David Attenborough Backs New Tech That Can Recycle All Plastics (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/david-attenborough-plugs-mura-technologys-recycling-plant-in-england/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 5 2021. The Biden administration launches a $500,000 contest to improve face mask designs - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/04/us/biden-mask-contest-500k-trnd/index.html ) US Coronavirus: There could be one big difference in another Covid-19 surge in the US: Who will be most affected - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/05/health/us-coronavirus-monday/index.html ) Myanmar's Military Has Killed Over 40 Children Since the Coup. Here's One Child's Story. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/04/world/asia/myanmar-coup-deaths-children.html ) An Extraordinary Winning Streak for Religion at the Supreme Court - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/us/politics/supreme-court-religion.html ) Good News, Inspiring, Positive Stories - Good News Network ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for June 6, 2021. Manchin says he'll vote against For the People Act and digs in against eliminating filibuster - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/06/politics/joe-manchin-for-the-people-act-voting-filibuster/index.html ) Apple's App Store has many scams - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/06/06/apple-app-store-scams-fraud/ ) Democratic Report Raises 2022 Alarms on Messaging and Voter Outreach - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/06/us/politics/democrats-2020-election.html ) Prince Harry and Meghan announce birth of baby girl - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57378117 ) Police Capture Elusive Tiger Poacher After 20 Years of Pursuing the Bengal Cat Killer (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tiger-poacher-finally-caught-after-20-years/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 4 2021. (1) More than 161 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the US, according to CDC data (cnn.com) ( https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-vaccine-updates-04-04-21/h_32b1faa257507554b6ff51b0dccc9965 ) March Madness: Gonzaga defeats UCLA with buzzer beater and will face Baylor in NCAA men's basketball title game - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/03/sport/baylor-v-houston-final-four-game-results/index.html ) Jordanians fear further crackdown after high level arrests - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/jordan-abdullah-coup-king-plot/2021/04/04/68e805de-94a8-11eb-aadc-af78701a30ca_story.html ) DMX remains on life support after heart attack, lawyer says (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/dmx-hospitalized-grave-condition-after-heart-attack-attorney-says-n1262975 ) Music from bensound.com

CORRECTION: The perpetrator is Noah Green, not Josh. The headlines for April 3, 2021. U.S. Capitol Police officer killed, suspect shot dead after man rams barricade - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/capitol-lockdown-police-officers-injured-barricade-rammed/2021/04/02/1e1820aa-93d8-11eb-a74e-1f4cf89fd948_story.html ) Derek Chauvin trial: The latest - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/02/derek-chauvin-trial/ ) MLB moves its All-Star Game out of Atlanta amid Georgia voting law backlash - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/04/02/mlb-move-all-star-game-atlanta-voting-law/ ) Western states brace for 'very active wildfire season' following warm, dry winter (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/western-states-brace-very-active-wildfire-season-following-warm-dry-n1262946 ) Fog-Catching Towers Could Supply Water to the World's Driest Megacity Using The Ocean Air (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fog-catching-towers-in-lima-peru-as-part-of-lima-2025/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for April 2, 2021. Fully vaccinated people can resume travel at low risk to themselves, new CDC guidance says - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/02/health/cdc-travel-guidance-fully-vaccinated-wellness/index.html ) Matt Gaetz showed nude photos of women he said he'd slept with to lawmakers, sources tell CNN - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/01/politics/matt-gaetz-photos-women/index.html ) Border crossings in March jumped to highest level in 15 years, data show - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/march-border-crossings/2021/04/02/150ee61c-93b3-11eb-9af7-fd0822ae4398_story.html ) Jobs Report March 2021: A Gain of 916,000 As the Recovery Gained Steam - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/02/business/economy/jobs-report-march.html ) NASA Confirmation: Earth is Safe From Asteroid for 100 Years (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-earth-safe-asteroid-apophis-100-years/ )

The headlines for April 1, 2015. World's oldest person dies - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/01/asia/worlds-oldest-person-dies/index.html ) Sweden is about to add a gender-neutral pronoun to its official dictionary - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/04/01/sweden-is-about-to-add-a-gender-neutral-pronoun-to-its-official-dictionary/ ) California Gov. Jerry Brown Orders Mandatory Water Restrictions For First Time In State's History | The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com ( https://weather.com/climate-weather/drought/news/california-mandatory-water-restrictions ) Baby Jaguar Born at San Diego Zoo is a Boy - ABC News ( https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/baby-jaguar-born-san-diego-zoo-boy/story?id=30050958 ) Pesky Packing Peanuts Find New Purpose As Powerful Batteries - Good News Network ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/packing-peanuts-find-new-purpose-as-batteries/ ) Music from bensound.com

California gun ruling: A federal judge, who compares an AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife, overturns ban on assault weapons - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/05/us/california-gun-ban-overturned/index.html ) Trump called Arizona Senate president to thank her ‘for pushing to prove any fraud' in election, emails show - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/06/04/trump-called-arizona-senate-president-thank-her-pushing-prove-any-fraud-audit-emails-show/ ) Russia's Putin says U.S. Capitol rioters 'not looters and thieves' - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/putin-capitol-riot-biden-summit/2021/06/04/1521aac8-c2ec-11eb-89a4-b7ae22aa193e_story.html ) UFO report: No evidence of alien spacecraft, but can't rule it out (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ufo-report-no-evidence-alien-spacecraft-can-t-rule-it-n1269628 ) U.S. Suspends Oil and Gas Leases in One of Nation's Largest Wilderness Areas (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/u-s-a-suspends-drilling-oil-gas-coastal-plain-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 31, 2021. Pfizer/BioNTech says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% efficacious and well tolerated in adolescents - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/31/health/pfizer-vaccine-adolescent-trial-results/index.html ) Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/business/economy/biden-infrastructure-plan.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage ) Matt Gaetz Under Investigation Over Possible Sex Trafficking - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/us/politics/matt-gaetz-sex-trafficking-investigation.html?action=click&module=Top+Stories&pgtype=Homepage ) Chauvin's defense attempted to portray bystanders as angry mob that diverted officers' attention (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chauvin-s-defense-attempted-portray-bystanders-angry-mob-diverted-officers-n1262493 ) Endangered Condors to Return to Northern California Skies After Nearly a Century (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-condor-returns-pnw-after-100-years/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headliens for March 30, 2021. Derek Chauvin trial to continue with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd's death - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/30/us/derek-chauvin-trial-day-2/index.html ) Biden, health officials sound alarm as signs of covid surge proliferate - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-biden-mask-mandates/2021/03/29/b7864ccc-90a8-11eb-9668-89be11273c09_story.html ) World Leaders Call for an International Treaty to Combat Future Pandemics - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/world/europe/world-health-treaty-pandemics.html ) Florida Republicans considering new election bill that would effectively ban giving voters water (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/florida-republicans-considering-new-election-bill-would-effectively-ban-giving-n1262297 ) Scott Kolbrenner Won $145,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune.' Now He's Giving It All to Charity (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scott-kolbrenner-145000-wheel-of-fortune-charity/ ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for March 29, 2021. Suez Canal: Ever Given ship partially freed in the Suez Canal, authority confirms - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/29/africa/suez-canal-refloating-intl-hnk/index.html ) ‘Vaccine passports' are on the way, but developing them won't be easy - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/28/vaccine-passports-for-work/ ) With no specifics, White House says it's working on access to migrant centers (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/no-specifics-white-house-says-it-s-working-access-migrant-n1262282 ) Southwest Airlines adds 100 orders for Boeing 737 Max jet (cnbc.com) ( https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/29/southwest-airlines-adds-100-orders-for-boeing-737-max-jet.html ) Federal Judge Blocks Further Oil And Gas Extraction on Ohio's Only National Forest (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/judge-blocks-new-fracking-in-ohio-wayne-national-forest/ ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for March 28, 2021. Mick Mulvaney calls Donald Trump's Capitol riot claims 'manifestly false' - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/27/politics/mick-mulvaney-trump-january-6-riot/index.html ) Deborah Birx believes most U.S. covid deaths after first pandemic surge ‘could have been mitigated or decreased substantially,' she says in CNN documentary - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/27/birx-tells-cnn-most-us-covid-deaths-could-have-been-mitigated-after-first-100000/ ) Cargo ship remains stuck in Suez Canal for fifth day after effort to free it failed - CBS News ( https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suez-canal-ship-stuck-block-fifth-day-effort/ ) Dozens Are Gunned Down in ‘Day of Shame' for Myanmar - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/27/world/asia/myanmar-protests.html ) Coldplay Adopts a Barge That Plucks Plastic Out of the River –Before it Flows to the Ocean (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coldplay-sponsors-vessel-for-extracting-plastic-pollution/ ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for June 3, 2021. Feds investigating obstruction as part of Gaetz probe, sources say - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/03/politics/feds-investigating-obstruction-gaetz-probe/index.html ) Vice President Harris holds broadband event; President Biden is in Delaware for Jill Biden's birthday - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/06/03/joe-biden-live-updates/#link-UU4LPPXDUNCPVD7FGG3LXXEUQI ) Google diversity head removed over anti-Semitic blog post - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57342967 ) Google Diversity Head Said Jews Have ‘Insatiable Appetite for War' (freebeacon.com) ( https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/google-diversity-head-said-jews-have-insatiable-appetite-for-war/ ) Netanyahu opponents seal deal on new government in Israel to oust longtime prime minister (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/netanyahu-opponents-seal-deal-new-government-israel-oust-longtime-prime-n1269210 ) 2-Year-old Girl With a Genius IQ is the Youngest American to Become Member of Mensa (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2-year-old-girl-with-a-genius-iq-is-the-youngest-american-to-become-member-of-mensa/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for June 2, 2021. House special election in New Mexico will fill a vacancy after a contest focused on crime. - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/new-mexico-house-election/2021/05/31/a471fb46-c095-11eb-b26e-53663e6be6ff_story.html ) VMI has tolerated ‘racist and sexist culture' and must change, investigation finds - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/vmi-report-investigation-racism/2021/06/01/380c08c4-c2cb-11eb-93f5-ee9558eecf4b_story.html ) Paul Whelan exclusive: American imprisoned in Russia calls on Biden to take 'decisive action' to stop detention of US citizens - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/02/politics/paul-whelan-cnn-biden-putin-summit/index.html ) UK begins process to join Asia-Pacific trade bloc - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57327372 ) Devoted Son Took His Mom With Alzheimer's on Incredible Round-the-World Adventure–And She Improved (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/son-mom-alzheimers-world-trip-sean-osallaigh/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 27, 2021. Virginia Beach: Two people were killed and at least eight injured in shooting incidents, police chief says - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/27/us/virginia-beach-shootings/index.html ) Covid World Vaccination Tracker - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/world/covid-vaccinations-tracker.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage ) Report details wave of state legislative attempts to restrict abortion in 2021 (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/report-details-wave-state-legislative-attempts-restrict-abortion-2021-n1262070 ) Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated' - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56547201 ) 16% Drop in Peanut Allergies Among Children As Parents Follow Guidelines And Introduce Peanuts Earlier (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/decrease-in-peanut-allergy-infants-after-guideline-changes/ )

The headlines for June 1, 2021. Moderna (MRNA) Seeks Full FDA Approval for Its Covid-19 Vaccine - Bloomberg ( https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-01/moderna-seeks-full-fda-approval-for-its-covid-19-vaccine ) Church clarifies penalties for sex abuse - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pope-francis-canon-law-sex-abuse/2021/06/01/f4c3dff2-c2ba-11eb-89a4-b7ae22aa193e_story.html ) After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/31/us/politics/texas-voting-bill-.html ) ‘Space junk' crashes into and damages part of International Space Station (today.com) ( https://www.today.com/video/-space-junk-crashes-into-and-damages-part-of-international-space-station-114128453779 ) New Australian Marine Parks Will Protect an Area Twice the Size of the Great Barrier Reef (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-australian-marine-parks-protect-area-twice-great-barrier-reefs/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for May 31. 2021. Texas voting bill: House Democrats break quorum, effectively blocking passage of restrictive bill for now - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/politics/texas-voting-rights-bill-sb7-house-adjourned-no-quorum/index.html ) China allows couples to have three children - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-57303592 ) Israel's Netanyahu fights Bennett-Lapid plan for new government - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/opposition-parties-could-oust-netanyahu/2021/05/31/6974eecc-be56-11eb-922a-c40c9774bc48_story.html ) What the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Destroyed - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/05/24/us/tulsa-race-massacre.html ) 12-year-old Gives Grandpa His Dream of Flying in Spitfire By Sending Heartfelt Notes to Airfields (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/grandson-helps-grandpa-fulfill-wish-of-flying-in-spitfire/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 26 2021. Georgia's new law suppressing the vote is a victory for Trump - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/26/politics/georgia-voter-suppression-law-trump-biden/index.html ) Dominion sues Fox News for $1.6 billion - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2021/03/26/fox-dominion-lawsuit-defamation/ ) Coronavirus live updates: The United Nations says global vaccine deliveries delayed due covid-19 case surge in India - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/26/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/ ) At least five dead after tornadoes in Alabama; 'heavy damage' in Georgia city (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/multiple-tornadoes-strike-alabama-thousands-without-power-n1262092 ) Video captures moment hero dog stopped traffic during owner's seizure (msn.com) ( https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/video-captures-moment-hero-dog-stopped-traffic-during-owners-seizure/ar-BB1eY7ub )

The headlines for May 30, 2021. Florida shooting: 2 killed, at least 20 others injured after shooters fire into a crowd at a Florida club - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/30/us/florida-shooting/index.html ) In Iraq, Iran-linked drones alarm U.S. military commanders - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iraq-militia-drones-threat/2021/05/28/864e44d0-bc8f-11eb-922a-c40c9774bc48_story.html ) Gavin MacLeod, ‘Mary Tyler Moore' and ‘Love Boat' Actor, Dies at 90 - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/arts/television/gavin-macleod-dead.html ) American Airlines extends alcohol service suspension after Southwest Airlines assault (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/american-airlines-extends-alcohol-service-suspension-after-southwest-airlines-assault-n1269109 ) Baby Elephant Rescued After Falling Into Indian Well 30-Feet Deep (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/baby-elephant-rescued-after-falling-into-well-in-nimatand/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 25, 2021. Georgia House set to pass sweeping bill that would restrict voting access - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/25/politics/georgia-state-house-voting-bill-passage/index.html ) North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, U.S., Japanese officials say (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/north-korea-launched-two-ballistic-missiles-u-s-japanese-officials-n1262007 ) AstraZeneca says vaccine is 76 percent effective in updated company analysis released after earlier challenges - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/24/astrazeneca-vaccine-new-analysis/ ) Gov. Cuomo family members given special access to covid testing last year - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/andrew-cuomo-family-covid-testing/2021/03/24/e8f6f4a8-8cb8-11eb-aff6-4f720ca2d479_story.html ) After Illegally Bulldozing Historic London Pub, Developers Were Ordered to Rebuild it ‘Brick by Brick' (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/carlton-tavern-demolished-illegally-ordered-rebuilt-brick-by-brick/ ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for March 24, 2021. ‘Nothing can fill the void ': Boulder reels from mass shooting as suspect is charged - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/boulder-shooting-suspect-charged/2021/03/23/aaf83126-8c0e-11eb-9423-04079921c915_story.html ) Actor George Segal has died at age 87 after complications during surgery, his wife says - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/23/entertainment/george-segal-dead-obituary-trnd/index.html ) Black Widow will head to Disney+ on July 9 - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/03/23/disney-plus-black-widow-release/ ) Covid-19 Live Updates: E.U. Is Set to Cut Vaccine Exports for 6 Weeks - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/24/world/covid-vaccine-coronavirus-cases#the-eu-is-set-to-cut-vaccine-exports-as-a-third-wave-hits-the-continent ) Bike Tires That Need No Air Are Made From NASA Rover Tech –But Soon Will Be Available to Any Cyclist (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/air-free-bike-tires-made-from-nasa-rover-technology/ )

The headlines for May 29, 2021. Memorial Day weekend brings record cold, triple-digit heat and stormy conditions - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/29/weather/memorial-day-weekend-weather-forecast/index.html ) Vietnam detects highly contagious new coronavirus variant as infections surge - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/05/29/vietnam-hybrid-variant-covid-virus/ ) Russia Appears to Carry Out Hack Through System Used by U.S. Aid Agency - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/us/politics/russia-hack-usaid.html ) FDA approves Amgen drug for lung cancer with specific mutation (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/fda-approves-amgen-drug-lung-cancer-specific-mutation-n1269004 ) Shepherd is Hailed As Hero, Braving Freezing Temperatures to Save 6 Runners in Chinese Ultramarathon (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/shepherd-hailed-as-hero-after-saving-runners-ultramarathon/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 23 2021. Boulder shooting: 10 people killed, including police officer; suspect in custody - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/03/22/boulder-shooting/ ) AstraZeneca Covid vaccine trial data prompts 'concern,' federal agency says (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-trial-data-prompts-concern-federal-agency-says-n1261789 ) Eric Greitens, former Missouri governor who resigned amid multiple scandals, to run for Senate (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/eric-greitens-former-missouri-governor-who-resigned-amid-multiple-scandals-n1261785 ) Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3 - ABC News (go.com) ( https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/sinovac-vaccine-safe-children-young-76624380?cid=clicksource_4380645_3_heads_hero_live_headlines_hed ) Island Overrun With Rats Completely Recovers in Only 11 Years After Ecosystem Had Been Decimated (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rat-island-totally-recovered-after-us-eradication-effort/ )

The headlines for May 28, 2021. Coronavirus update: Latest Covid-19 vaccine and world news (cnn.com) ( https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-vaccine-updates-05-28-21/h_22f8c91b9de18bd467378325265383fc ) Yes, we'll probably need coronavirus booster shots. But which one? - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/05/27/covid-vaccine-booster-shots/ ) Prosecutors Investigating Whether Ukrainians Meddled in 2020 Election - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/nyregion/trump-ukraine-rudy-giuliani-2020-presidential-election.html ) SolarWinds hackers are at it again, targeting 150 organizations, Microsoft warns (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/solarwinds-hackers-are-it-again-targeting-150-organizations-microsoft-warns-n1268893 ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for May 26 2021. Amid Wuhan lab controversy Chinese state media is turning on Fauci - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/26/china/china-wuhan-lab-coronavirus-mic-intl-hnk/index.html ) White House ousts four Trump-appointed members of prestigious arts commission - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/politics/white-house-arts-commission/index.html ) Moderna says teens receiving its vaccine developed a protective immune shield - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/05/25/covid-shot-for-teens/ ) Manchin, Sinema Implore Republicans to Back Creation of Jan. 6 Commission - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/05/25/us/biden-news-today#jan-6-commission-murkowski ) BREAKING: 100-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise Found on Fernandina Island is Indeed Member of Lost Species (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fernandina-giant-tortoise-confirmed-rediscovered-from-2019-tests/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 22, 2021. Tom Reed, a New York Republican congressman, takes 'full responsibility' following allegation of sexual misconduct - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/21/politics/tom-reed-sexual-misconduct-allegation/index.html ) AstraZeneca says U.S. trial data shows its Covid-19 vaccine is 79 percent effective (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/astrazeneca-says-u-s-trial-data-shows-its-covid-19-n1261702 ) DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says ‘the border is closed,' defends Biden's immigration strategy - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/21/mayorkas-says-border-is-closed-defends-bidens-immigration-strategy/ ) Evidence in Capitol Attack Most Likely Supports Sedition Charges, Prosecutor Says - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/21/us/politics/capitol-riot-sedition.html?action=click&module=Top+Stories&pgtype=Homepage ) A mother was killed in the Atlanta spa shootings. A GoFundMe page for her sons has now raised millions - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/cnn10/hyun-jung-grant-atlanta-shooting-gofundme-trnd/index.html ) Music from Bensound.com

The headlines for 24 May 2021. Myanmar ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/24/asia/suu-kyi-myanmar-court-appearance-intl-hnk/index.html ) Western powers voice outrage as Belarus accused of hijacking plane - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57224452 ) Damiano David: Eurovision winner denies taking drugs during event - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57217600 ) In D.C., UFO sightings went from joke to national security threat - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/05/23/ufo-report-sightings-search/ ) Coronavirus live updates: Third dose needed for vaccines, Chinese health experts say - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/05/24/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/ ) 94-Year-old Gets Medal of Honor 70 Years After Heroism, Making Him One of the Most Decorated Soldiers in US History (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ralph-puckett-gets-medal-of-honor/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 21 2021. Miami Beach declares state of emergency and curfew as spring break crowds spark safety concerns - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/us/miami-beach-crowds-clevelander-covid/index.html ) Iceland volcano remains hazardous after eruption near Reykjavík - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/19/world/iceland-volcano/index.html ) CDC relaxes distance requirements in schools from 6 to 3 feet (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-relaxes-distance-requirements-schools-6-3-feet-n1261527 ) Two House seats in Louisiana up in special elections Saturday - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-louisiana-special-election/2021/03/19/f81bf834-88df-11eb-8a8b-5cf82c3dffe4_story.html ) MIT Scientists Develop the Perfect Breathable Earth-Friendly Fabric Using The Same Material as Single-Use Bags (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mit-develops-polyethylene-clothing-uses-less-energy-than-cotton/ )

The headlines for March 20, 2021. A more contagious coronavirus variant is spreading across the US. But the vaccines should work against it. - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/health/variant-b117-vaccines-work/index.html ) Cuomo Faces New Claims of Sexual Harassment From Current Aide - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/nyregion/alyssa-mcgrath-cuomo-harassment.html?action=click&module=Top+Stories&pgtype=Homepage ) Arizona Republicans push new laws to limit mail voting (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/arizona-republicans-push-new-laws-limit-mail-voting-n1261328 ) Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club partially closed after staff infected with coronavirus - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-mar-a-lago-club-partially-closed-after-staff-infected-with-coronavirus/2021/03/19/a798bbd8-8900-11eb-bfdf-4d36dab83a6d_story.html ) Los Angeles officially becomes 'no-kill' city as animal shelters achieve 90% save rate - ABC7 Los Angeles ( https://abc7.com/pets-animals/la-officially-becomes-no-kill-city-as-animal-shelters-achieve-90%25-save-rate/10433433/ )

The headlines for May 23, 2021. New Jersey shooting: At least 6 people injured and taken to a hospital - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/23/us/new-jersey-house-shooting/index.html ) Italy cable car fall: Eight dead after accident near Lake Maggiore - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57219737 ) Virgin Galactic makes history in New Mexico (koat.com) ( https://www.koat.com/article/virgin-galactic-makes-history-in-new-mexico/36509172 ) Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs effective against Indian variant - study - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57214596 ) Special Delivery from Tampa to Puerto Rico May Save Toad Species from Extinction (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tadpoles-airlifted-by-plane-from-florida-to-puerto-rico/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 19, 2021. US and China trade barbs after Blinken warns of need to respect global order or face a 'more violent world' - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/18/politics/blinken-sullivan-china-alaska-meetings/index.html ) Biden pushes for support in Senate of 'dreamers' bill approved by House - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-immigration-dreamers-daca/2021/03/18/ebe53a16-87f0-11eb-8a8b-5cf82c3dffe4_story.html ) Many health-care workers have not gotten a coronavirus vaccine - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/03/19/health-workers-covid-vaccine/ ) Covid-19 News: Live Global Updates - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/19/world/covid-vaccine-coronavirus-cases?action=click&index=0&label=coronavirus+updates&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage&type=styln-live-updates#several-regions-in-france-go-into-lockdown ) IKEA's New Cookbook Puts Kitchen Scraps to Good Use With 50 Recipes From Top Chefs (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ikeas-scrapsbook-contains-recipes-made-from-kitchen-waste-and-composting-tips/ )

The headlines for May 22, 2021. Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend to cooperate with federal authorities in sex trafficking investigation - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/21/politics/gaetz-investigators-cooperation-ex-girlfriend/index.html ) Shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and eight others injured, say police - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/22/us/minneapolis-shooting-2-killed/index.html ) Princess Latifa: Dubai photo appears to show missing woman - BBC News ( https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57204775 ) Coronavirus infections drop below 30,000 daily in continuing sign of recovery - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/coronavirus-infections-fall-us-/2021/05/21/0dfabc7e-b9ac-11eb-96b9-e949d5397de9_story.html ) U.S. DEA is Finally Allowing Companies to Grow Their Own Cannabis for Scientific Research (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dea-ends-its-cannabis-growing-monopoly-by-granting-33-growing-applications/ ) Music from bensound.com

The headlines for March 18, 2021. US Coronavirus: US could be on cusp of the infection surge officials have been dreading, expert warns - CNN ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/18/health/us-coronavirus-thursday/index.html ) Shooting in Atlanta: Suspect charged with killing 8 in shootings that targeted Asian-run spas - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/shooting-in-atlanta/2021/03/17/a4027d46-8758-11eb-8a67-f314e5fcf88d_story.html ) USPS: ‘No evidence' in mail ballot fraud case cited by Republicans - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/03/17/usps-ballot-fraud-investigation/ ) 'No expiration date on equality': House passes bill to remove women's rights ERA deadline (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/no-expiration-date-equality-house-passes-bill-remove-women-s-n1261334 ) Texas and Philly Join Movement to Dim Lights at Night – Making it Safer for Migrating Birds (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/philly-and-texas-join-18-other-states-in-implementing-lights-out-initiatives-for-birds/ )

The headlines for May 21, 2021. Trump charges Secret Service for Mar-a-Lago room needed to protect him. - The Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-secret-service-charges/2021/05/20/d328eb5c-9d36-11eb-b7a8-014b14aeb9e4_story.html ) Trump administration secretly obtained CNN reporter's phone and email records - CNNPolitics ( https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/20/politics/trump-secretly-obtained-cnn-reporter-records/index.html ) Severe Covid Is More Often Fatal in Africa Than in Other Regions - The New York Times (nytimes.com) ( https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/20/health/severe-covid-africa-lancet.html ) Princes William and Harry respond to BBC investigation, say lies contributed to Princess Diana's 'paranoia' (nbcnews.com) ( https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/princes-william-harry-respond-bbc-investigation-say-lies-contributed-princess-n1268087 ) Florida Man Rescues 8-Month-old Pup From Alligator's Grasp (goodnewsnetwork.org) ( https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/florida-man-rescues-8-month-old-pup-from-alligators-grasp/ ) Music from bensound.com