Published 21:11 IST, July 14th 2020

Good News: From US waitress receiving $82k in tips to stunning animals, 5 upbeat stories

From US waitress receiving $82k in tips for fighting against racism to stunning animal sighting, read 5 good news to cheer up your mood amid challenging times.

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While millions across globe are still incorporating ‘new lifestyle’ involving staying indoors mostly and always wearing a facemask at public s, re is a lot of gloominess among people. Since beginning of this year, unforeseen circumstances have also paved way for some kind and inspirational gestures.

From COVID-19 outbreak to Black Lives Matter protests, from horrors of police brutality to constant paraia of maintaining personal hygiene, re’s a lot that goes through an individual’s mind se days.

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But still, people confined to ir homes have mand to come up with unique challenges and 'adorable' videos of ir pets that have uplifted moods for ors. To dial down on ‘negativity’, many people have been voluntarily searching for “good news”.

refore, here is a compilation of five heartwarming stories that are unique as well as uplifting. From US waitress receiving $82000 in tips after fighting for racism to unique yellow frogs, se are five best from today.

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US waitress, who raised voice against racism, receives $82000 in tips

A waitress who escorted a Silicon valley entrepreneur out for racially abusing an Asian family has received $ 82,000 in tips from around world. According to international media reports, Gennica Cochran, a waitress at Lucia in Carmel Valley, California ousted Michael Lofthouse from eatery after he yelled racist abuses at Jordan Chan and her family who were celebrating a birthday.  

Soon after incident went viral on social media, people from around world started contributing to several gofundme ps set up in her name. One of ps named 'Big tips for everyday heroes’ has racked up maximum amount of money. Speaking to international media reporters she said that she would like to use money for yoga teaching. She added that she was keen on helping ors and was currently devising a way to send her $80,000 in tips on to or servers  

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Rare yellow frogs spotted changing color4

A video clip of a rare frog species, recently spotted in Madhya Pradesh, has left netizens flabbergasted. Shared on Twitter, clip shows large group of rare Indian bullfrogs enjoying rainwaters of Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh. As per experts,   frog species are kwn to change ir colour from blue to yellow in monsoon in a bid to attract female frogs.

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JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series helped trans in UK

Sophie-Grace Chappell, only trans philosophy professor of Open University, UK, on Sunday, penned an open letter to Harry Potter series writer JK Rowling. In open letter, Sophie revealed that it was through Rowling's verses from Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone that she decided to embrace her identity as a trans, which she for years considered 'wrong'.

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Stunning orchid mantis wins internet

A video featuring Orchid Mantis, insects that resemble a flower, captured incredible beauty of nature. Shared by IFS Officer Susanta Nanda on July 13, short peculiar clip has left internet users amazed as well as spooked. While sharing clip on Twitter, Nanda informed that insects are mostly seen in Western Ghats of India. 

Read - Video Of Stunning Orchid Mantis Wins Internet, Netizens Ask 'is It A Flower Or Insect?'

Gorilla from Miami Zoo tests negative for COVID-19

A 31-year gorilla, injured in a confrontation, has been immobilized and transported to Zoo Miami animal hospital.  In addition to treatment, COVID-19 test was also administered on animal owing to his bad health. However, giant animal has tested negative and is recovering. 

Read - Florida: Gorilla From Miami Zoo Tests Negative For COVID-19

21:11 IST, July 14th 2020