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"Cameroon Leads the Way: First Malaria Vaccine Program Benefits Children"
This week's good news includes Cameroon rolling out a historic malaria vaccine, Scotland seeing no cases of cervical cancer in vaccinated women, promising trends in renewable energy, habitat-friendly solar farms benefiting insect populations, New York City erasing billions in medical debt, UK banning drip pricing and fake reviews, a blood test for early Alzheimer's detection, a study showing that 15 minutes of extra physical activity can mitigate the harm of desk jobs, and a therapeutic program for children showing positive results.
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Weekly Roundup: Positive News Highlights
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Positive.News
This week's good news includes a report outlining a clear path to ending AIDS by the turn of the decade, with improved access to HIV treatment leading to a significant decrease in new infections; deforestation rates in Colombia have fallen by over a quarter, thanks to renewed peace efforts and environmental initiatives; clinical trials of an Alzheimer's drug have shown promising results in slowing cognitive decline; two bird species, including the white-tailed eagle, have made a successful return to England after centuries of absence; a coalition of UK conservation charities is calling for radical commitments to nature in party manifestos ahead of the general election; researchers have discovered that certain types of aquatic algae could provide a green source of vitamin B12 for vegans; a refugee-run repair shop is set to open in the UK, offering employment opportunities and sustainability; and Escape the City has released its annual ranking of the most impactful and forward-thinking organizations to work for, highlighting the growing importance of finding purpose in work.
Jamie Foxx's Heroic Act: Recovering a Lost Purse for a Woman in Chicago
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Actor Jamie Foxx was captured on video returning a lost purse to a woman in downtown Chicago. The purse belonged to the mother of the person who posted the video, and Jamie somehow tracked down the group to return it. This act of kindness is another indication of Jamie's positive progress as he continues his recovery in Chicago.
Lost Teen Found Safe After 54-Hour Ordeal in Canada's Wilderness
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A 16-year-old hiker, Esther Wang, who went missing for over two days in Golden Ears Park in Canada, has been found safe and reunited with her family. After getting lost on the East Canyon trail, Wang's hiking group and its leader were unable to locate her, prompting a search operation involving sixteen teams. Wang eventually walked out of the trail area on her own and was checked by emergency medical services before going home with her family. She was tired but uninjured, aside from some mosquito bites. The cause of her separation from the group remains unclear.
Surviving a Plane Crash in the Amazon Jungle: The Incredible Story of Four Children and a Heroic Dog.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Four children miraculously survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after a fatal plane crash that killed their mother and uncle. Soldiers and volunteers from local Indigenous tribes searched more than 1,600 miles of dense Amazonian rainforest over the course of six weeks before finding Lesly, Soleiny, Tien, and Cristin in relatively good condition. The children survived by eating seeds and hiding in tree trunks to shield themselves from animals. Their survival was attributed to their Indigenous background and knowledge of the jungle.
Good Samaritan dupes scammer twice with clever email response.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Ben Taylor, who befriended a suspected scammer from Liberia in 2018, has made good again by helping a woman in Cameroon who was written off as a scammer. Taylor flew to see the woman, Chikaordery, and showed her a new book he wrote, whose sales would pay for her operation. Chikaordery had a botched surgery as a child that left her with intermittent but excruciating stomach pain. Taylor previously made a booklet about his Liberian friend's life, which was sold online, and even traveled to visit him.
Missing NOLA Chef Found Alive After Reported Death
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
New Orleans chef Demietriek Scott, who had been reported dead by multiple news outlets earlier in the day, was found alive and safe after being missing for two weeks. Scott explained that he went off the grid because he needed time to think. He expressed gratitude for the outpouring of concern and said he didn't realize people cared that much. Scott grew up in New Orleans and owns a food truck and a line of creole barbeque sauces.
Surviving 40 Days in Amazon Jungle: Four Children Found Alive After Plane Crash.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
Four children, including an 11-month-old infant, have been found alive after surviving 40 days in the Amazon rainforest following a plane crash that killed three other people, including their mother. The children were all from Indigenous Huitoto people, who live in the border region of southeastern Colombia and northern Peru. Colombian military personnel and local indigenous communities set out to find them, and after weeks of mixed messages, they were finally rescued. The children are now receiving medical treatment, and their father and grandparents have been reunited with them.
Surviving 40 days in the Amazon: Four children found alive after plane crash.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash in the Amazon jungle 40 days ago were found alive and alone by searchers on Friday. The children are receiving medical attention and are an "example of survival," according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The search for the children involved 150 soldiers with dogs and dozens of volunteers from Indigenous tribes. The children, ages 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, are members of the Huitoto people and had some knowledge of how to survive in the rainforest. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
Surviving 40 days alone in the Amazon jungle: The incredible story of 4 Colombian children.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Four Indigenous children survived a plane crash in the Amazon jungle that killed three adults and then wandered on their own for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers. The siblings, including an 11-month-old, were found with signs of dehydration and insect bites. It remains unclear how they managed to survive. The children belong to an Indigenous group that lives in the remote region. The president called them an "example of survival" and predicted their saga "will remain in history."
Indigenous children found alive in Colombian jungle 40 days after plane crash.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash in the Amazon jungle 40 days ago were found alive and alone by searchers on Friday. The children, aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, are receiving medical attention and are an "example of survival," according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The crash killed three adults, and the search for the children involved 150 soldiers, dogs, and dozens of volunteers from Indigenous tribes. The children were first found by a rescue dog, and the president said "the jungle saved them."