I´ve got great news! In this podcast, I bring you the most positive relevant stories from around the globe with a bonus category weekly as a reminder that bad is not the synonym of news. I am a Media and Communications graduate and TEFL tutor.
A cyber initiative targeted Russian misinformation, Low-carbon airships prepared for take-off and a groovy bonus in honor of world music day. Enjoy!
Sources :
https://www.africanews.com/2022/05/28/the-nigerian-art-curator-promoting-digital-artists-inspire-africa/
https://www.euronews.com/2022/06/17/good-news-the-miracle-drug-eradicating-rectal-cancer-and-universal-charger-for-electronics (https://www.euronews.com/2022/06/17/good-news-the-miracle-drug-eradicating-rectal-cancer-and-universal-charger-for-electronics)
https://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=1655649562398541 (https://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=1655649562398541)
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-24-of-2022/ (https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-24-of-2022/)
13 Jun 2022
FIRST WEEK OF JUNE
The CNN removed its bothersome 'breaking news' banners for good, The world’s largest four-day work week trial began, An app in Gaza is helping women report domestic abuse. Enjoy!
Which news are you excited for? Share here > https://anchor.fm/greatnews-laqueen/message
Sources
https://www.euronews.com/2022/04/29/good-news-scientists-turn-back-the-clock-on-skin-cells-and-plant-based-foods-make-billions (https://www.euronews.com/2022/04/29/good-news-scientists-turn-back-the-clock-on-skin-cells-and-plant-based-foods-make-billions)
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-23-of-2022/ (https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-23-of-2022/)
7 Jun 2022
MAY-JUNE 2022
This episode is longer than usual beause the news are plenty and pleasing. Three African nations defeated ‘sleeping sickness’, The EU is making huge progress in environmental issues, A new gel can absorb water from desert air and make it drinkable. Enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.euronews.com/2022/06/03/good-news-big-step-towards-quantum-internet-and-a-village-lit-up-by-the-sea (https://www.euronews.com/2022/06/03/good-news-big-step-towards-quantum-internet-and-a-village-lit-up-by-the-sea)
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-22-of-2022/ (https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-22-of-2022/)
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sunsmart-streets-recycled-rubber-rmit/ (https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sunsmart-streets-recycled-rubber-rmit/)
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4679/Daredevil-Granny-103-Sets-World-Record-For-Oldest-Skydiver (https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4679/Daredevil-Granny-103-Sets-World-Record-For-Oldest-Skydiver)
https://www.euronews.com/2022/04/22/good-news-the-solar-system-s-most-powerful-phone-charger-and-planet-earth-s-biggest-animal (https://www.euronews.com/2022/04/22/good-news-the-solar-system-s-most-powerful-phone-charger-and-planet-earth-s-biggest-animal)
29 May 2022
LAST WEEK OF MAY 2022
First scleroderma hand transplant patient speaks, Prominent Sudan women's activist wins rights award, Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years and things are looking up in this week´s bonus news. Enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/european-creative-rooftop-network-designs-public-spaces-for-roofs/ (https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/european-creative-rooftop-network-designs-public-spaces-for-roofs/)
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-21-of-2022/ (https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-21-of-2022/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61612599 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61612599)
23 May 2022
THIRD WEEK OF MAY
Robotic surgery was found to improve patient outcomes, France appointed its first female prime minister in 30 years, Nurses in the Philippines save 35 babies from a fire. Listen to get the full details! There is a wonderful surprise at the end of this episode too, enjoy.
Sources:
https://www.earthlawcenter.org/blog-entries/2017/12/dams-climate-change-bad-news#:~:text=Dams%20store%20water%2C%20provide%20renewable,water%20and%20displace%20poor%20communities (https://www.earthlawcenter.org/blog-entries/2017/12/dams-climate-change-bad-news#:~:text=Dams%20store%20water%2C%20provide%20renewable,water%20and%20displace%20poor%20communities).
https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2021/0512/The-Travelling-Telescope-brings-stars-to-students (https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2021/0512/The-Travelling-Telescope-brings-stars-to-students)
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/5/19/PGH-nurse-35-babies-fire.html
https://www.euronews.com/2022/05/20/good-news-uk-s-first-queer-museum-how-coffee-grows-cucumbers-how-to-land-a-plane-for-begin
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2205/220516-google-translate.html
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-20-of-2022/
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14 May 2022
SECOND WEEK OF MAY 2022
Big wins in green energy, Positive Covid 19 side effect, World´s best nurse is African. Click Play to listen!
Sources:
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-19-of-2022/ (https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-19-of-2022/)
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-offer-us100-million-aid-help-indo-pacific-nations-fight-covid19-2684376 (https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-offer-us100-million-aid-help-indo-pacific-nations-fight-covid19-2684376)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-61435153 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-61435153)
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2205/220509-eye-drops.html
8 May 2022
FIRST WEEK OF MAY 2022
Outline of relevant great news this first week of May. A multiple sclerosis vaccine shows promise, An electrical plane tested sucessfully, Some African countries register economic growth. Click the play botton to listen to some great news!
You can share your great news or leave a comment here:
https://anchor.fm/greatnews-laqueen/message
News Sources:
https://www.africanews.com/2022/05/05/africa-economic-growth-without-ripple-effect-business-africa// (https://www.africanews.com/2022/05/05/africa-economic-growth-without-ripple-effect-business-africa/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61299527 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61299527)
https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-18-of-2022/ (https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-18-of-2022/)
1 May 2022
LAST WEEK OF APRIL 2022
I bring you the latest great news that broke in the last week of April 2022 from 5 different continents. Enjoy!
Would you like to share some good news with us or leave us a comment based on this news? You can do that here
News Sources:
ttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61265645 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61265645)
https://www.positive.news/ (https://www.positive.news/)
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/menstrual-leave-could-become-more-common-as-companies-say-it-increases-productivity/news-story/ddf06ed69f49bf8d08b832c98ebec00a (https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/menstrual-leave-could-become-more-common-as-companies-say-it-increases-productivity/news-story/ddf06ed69f49bf8d08b832c98ebec00a)
https://engoo.es/app/daily-news/article/justin-bieber-offers-free-therapy-to-fans/byCrsrzGEey6zjNqk4LHBQhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61265645 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61265645)
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