Good News Roundup - 3/8
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Pete Kelly
Friday, March 8th, 2024 3:08pm
Here are some good news stores for you going into the weekend!
Crime Rates Dropped Considerably in 2023
2023 was the largest single-year drop in homicides ever recorded, and the largest percentage decline for violent crimes! Murder was down over 13% in smaller cities, and over 12% in large cities! The only caveat -- Chicago & Los Angeles weren't included in the survey as data wasn't available for those cities as of the study being published, but it's still encouraging news!
90-Year-Old British Soccer Player
Mike Fisher, better known as "Ninja", is a 90-year-old soccer player. This grandfather of two has been playing soccer for 75 years, plays about 3 times a week, and scores roughly 3 goals per game! To celebrate his 90th birthday he scored five goals in a single game!
Smartphone App Detects Ear Infections
A new AI powered app can detect if you have an ear infection just by using a cell phone camera. This would allow doctors to diagnose and treat these infections better, and help doctors skip using antibiotics if they’re not necessary
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The Bee Gees were at #1 on August 26, 1971Classic Hits WROW
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart would spend 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart.
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August 26th is National Dog Day!Classic Hits WROW
Day is intended to honor dogs for all that they do for us
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Magic Cool Song of the Day Wed. Aug 26 2026Classic Hits WROW
Here's the Magic Cool Song of the Day for Wednesday August 26 2026. Hear it this afternoon after 4:25 with John Gabriel on Magic 590AM & 100.5FM.
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The Emotions were at #1 on August 25, 1977Classic Hits WROW
Best of my Love would end up spending 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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August 25th is National Banana Split Day!Classic Hits WROW
The classic “banana split” was born in a pharmacy
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Washington County FairHoly smokes, don't miss all the rides, games, fair food and exhibits!
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2026 Lake George Thursday Night FireworksCome by Lake George every Thursday in summer as fireworks light up the village!
at Lake George Village