Good News Headlines 7/25/17
Northeastern Student Wins Opportunity To Pursue Passion Of Ocean Conservation Photography
by Kristin Toussaint, Boston Metro
Tim Briggs hasn’t even graduated from college yet, but he’s already getting paid to pursue his passion. The junior at Northeastern University will get to spend six weeks and $5,000 focusing on his dream career… Read More
Republicans’ Attempts to Scrap the ACA Produce a Surprising Side Effect
by Emily Wells, Truthdig
In their bids to pass health care legislation, or possibly to repeal the Affordable Care Act with the intention of replacing it later, Senate Republicans have apparently pulled off a stunt their Democratic counterparts couldn’t manage: They’ve made the legislation known as Obamacare popular among a majority of Americans… Read More
New Hampshire Passes Bipartisan “Commonsense Reform” Decriminalizing Marijuana
from Good News Network
New Hampshire has just joined the ranks of U.S. states that are implementing “commonsense marijuana reform”. That’s because the state recently passed House bill 640-FN, which reduces the penalty of marijuana possession from a misdemeanor to a violation… Read More
5 Boston Neighborhoods Picked For ‘Slow Streets’ Program
by Kristin Toussaint, Boston Metro
Five Boston neighborhoods have been selected to participate in the city’s Slow Streets program, an effort that will help Boston eliminate fatal and serious traffic accidents as part of its Vision Zero goal, Mayor Marty Walsh announced… Read More
This Jordanian Started Her Country’s First Self-Defense Studio For Women
by Shirin Jaafari, PRI
For the girls who come here, SheFighter is more than a space to work out. Founder, Lina Khalifeh says some of the girls come to her with life problems. She listens and tries to help if she can… Read More
‘I Missed My Nap For This’: 101-Year-Old Sprinter Breaks 100-Meter Dash Record
by Marissa Payne, The Washington Post
Meet 101-year-old Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins, who on Saturday became the oldest female athlete to ever compete in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championships. Not only that, but by running the 100 meters in 40.12 seconds, she shaved more than six seconds off the current certified world record… Read More
Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned U.S Toddler Eden Carlson
by Hannah Osborne, Newsweek
In what is believed to be a world first, scientists have reversed brain damage in a toddler that drowned in a swimming pool. Using oxygen therapy, scientists were able to restore her ability to walk and talk just months after the accident… Read More
Afghan Girls Robotics Team Originally Denied Entry Into The U.S. Wins Silver
by Samantha Grasso, The Daily Dot
The team of Afghan girls who were twice denied U.S. visas to participate in the inaugural FIRST Global Challenge for robotics will be taking home a silver medal for their “courageous achievement” with their robot… Read More
State Grants Miami Track’s Request To Let The Dogs Out, Play Jai-Alai Instead
by Dara Kam, Miami Herald
Florida gambling regulators this week gave a Miami dog track permission to ditch greyhound races but keep more lucrative slot machines and card games, in a first-of-its-kind ruling… Read More
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