Published 20:07 IST, June 16th 2020

Good News: Five positive stories giving hope amid tough times

Here's a compilation of some “feel-good news” spreading positivity amid tough times when the world is battling coronavirus and other problems.

Reported by: Zaini Majeed
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With  pandemic taking a toll on lives of people, many have been left feeling overwhelmed with negativity. As disturbing updates sometimes have a tendency to linger longer, Good News can have tremendous benefits on overall mood by infusing positive vibes. Engaging with "encouraging" and "happy" updates t only gives hope amid hardships but can also prove to be morale booster during  gloom-and-doom driven atmosphere. So, here's a compilation of some “feel-good news” to d some positivity to your day.

Thai businesswoman starts network of chefs to help needy

An entrepreneur with a business based in Paris was stuck in her homeland, Thailand due to COVID-19 restrictions but decided to recruit volunteers and help those in need amid se trying times.  Natalie Bin Narkprasert appointed a network of people including Michelin-starred chefs to help Thai people who are facing monetary struggles due to unprecedented outbreak of dely coronavirus. group called ‘COVID Thailand Aid’ has w reached more than 30,000 people in more than a hundred locations with aid packs along with freshly me food. 

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Rare 'Lightning Rainbows' illuminate UK skies

On June 13, an extremely rare double “Lightning Rainbows” spotted in skies across United Kingdom stunned people as many captured spectacular wear phemen on camera. Accompanied by thunderstorms and heavy downpours,  rainbows and “powerful” lightning occurred toger in skyline due to sufficient direct sun hitting rainfall during thunderstorms, Met Office said in a statement. Residents described sight as “incredible”, “appealing to eyes” and “quite a spectacle” while sharing ims on Twitter. 

USPS celebrates National Dog Bite Awareness Week

In a bid to encour public to be mindful of ir pets biting postal workers, United States Postal Service (USPS) is celebrating National Dog Bite Awareness Week. According to official website of USPS, nearly 5,800 postal employees were attacked by dogs last year. While calling for attention to ‘public health issue’, dog bite awareness week is celebrated from June 14 to June 20. 

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Australia: Kangaroo hoisted from deep mine shaft

A rescue video of Kangaroo, who fell into a mine shaft in Drummond rth, Australia, is making rounds on internet. Five Freedoms Animal Rescue, while taking to Facebook, shared clip of ‘brilliant’ rescue on June 13. According to post, Kangaroo was spotted by two boys who were playing around area. 

Manfred Zabinskas reportedly took 90 minutes to rescue animal. While speaking to an international media outlet, Zabinskas said that team got him out okay, however, y couldn’t tell if animal was injured. rescue team in social media post also informed that animal did t appear to have been down in ditch for long. 

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orable video of animals feeling empathy, love leaves netizens emotional

A video compilation of animals feeling empathy, love with humans, or orwise prove that y have consciousness is w giving internet food for thought. Captioned as, “If y hn't recorded it, one would believe it” foot was shared on Facebook by Derrick Monasterio which depicts that animals show fewer emotions than  humans upon certain circumstances as y display affection and social connection.  

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20:07 IST, June 16th 2020