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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June 26th is National Chocolate Pudding Day!Classic Hits WROW
Today, pudding is a popular dessert all over the world.
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Sonny and Cher’s divorce is finalized 51 years ago todayClassic Hits WROW
After Cher filed for divorce in 1974, it was finalized on June 26, 1975
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49 years ago today, Elvis Presley would perform for the last timeClassic Hits WROW
The live stage appearance took place on June 26, 1977 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis
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June 25th is National Strawberry Parfait Day!Classic Hits WROW
The ancients considered strawberries to be a symbol of perfection
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17 years ago today, we lost Michael JacksonClassic Hits WROW
Jackson died on June 25, 2009, after suffering heart failure at his home. He was 50
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Albany Water Lantern FestivalExperience the magic of the Albany Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the iconic Empire State Plaza. Gates open at 6:00 PM for an evening fil...
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Emma Foundation BreaKfast Buffet
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