Good News: It's Still Out There!
It's bleak. I get it. But there are some amazing stories out there if you know where to look, from the power of mother nature to the resilience of the human spirit.
After days of piecemeal announcements from pro athletes about how they're donating their salaries to help the employees of the arenas they call home ー Kevin Love and Zion Williamson among them ー we're finally starting to see league-wide action. Major League Baseball says it has commitments from all 30 teams to kick in $1 million apiece for an emergency relief fund that will go to stadium workers like ushers, vendors, and cleaners who will be out of work with the season postponed.
There's also been a marked decrease in some global emissions since the beginning of the year ー a result of economic activity in all its forms grinding to a halt. A new study from a Stanford scientist estimates the reduction in pollution in China may save 77,000 lives alone. The European Space Agency's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service shows the "abrupt change in activity levels" of nitrogen dioxide over northern Italy. In Venice, the swans are back in the famed Canals, where the water is clear for the first time in the memories of many Venetians.
We also can't fail to mention the story of Bob Shellard, a Connecticut man whose story went viral this week when it was reported by the local NBC affiliate.
Bob's wife, Nancy, is in a nursing home and he wasn't able to be with her on their wedding anniversary due to state precautions. It's the first time in nearly seven decades of marriage that the couple was apart. So Bob went and stood outside his beloved's window with balloons and a homemade sign that read: "I've loved you 67 years, and I still do."
For the record, Nancy reportedly saw him from her window and blew kisses. Here's to the lovebirds reuniting soon.
Ahead of National Dog Day on Saturday, Alina Hauptman from Best Friends Animal Society joined Cheddar News to discuss adopting a dog from a shelter and what the organization is doing to help pets that have survived the Maui fires.
Jack Dunn, bartender at Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan, spoke with Cheddar News about the history of the whiskey sour and the process involved in making it.
Today is National Whiskey Sour Day and Cheddar News is celebrating! Michelle Castillo spoke with Celina Perez, head distiller at Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan, to discuss how the business got started with a state-of-the-art operation and the process involved in making their fine whiskey drinks.
After decades in the ring, a Connecticut man is celebrating after obtaining his first boxing title, thanks to his wife who had a personal battle of her own and guided him.
A Jersey Shore man has painted sea shells -- nearly 500 of them -- to raise awareness around epilepsy that have traveled as far as Asia and Australia.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the most likely nominees for the 2024 presidential election, but you won't see many new books about either this fall. A Barnes & Noble official says there's “an exhaustion of interest" in political titles right now, even in books about Trump, Biden's immediate predecessor in the White House.
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada, as it does each year when the nights start getting longer and the fall winds gather.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we have a wacky combo of a bat mitzvah battle, Jake Paul, and a weird medieval podcast.
A man in Georgia set a Guinness World Record for having the most Batman memorabilia.
Cheddar News explores how you can enjoy a more affordable getaway while staying local. The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York City offers a day getaway with convenience and nostalgia as added ingredients.
