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Stories to make you smile from Happilynews.com and beyond!

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James Tegerdine
July 05, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hey 👋 Happy Friday from the team at Happilynews.com! We’ve dug into the archives this week to highlight some of the timeless, heartwarming tales we’ve told. So, without further ado, here’s a sneak peek at what we have in store:

 😃 10 reasons to be cheerful about the future

🎓 A 105-year-old woman graduates from Stanford

 🐶 A heartwarming dog story…because who doesn’t like a cute dog story

➕ More!

Let’s jump right in…

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Quick Lifts 😃

Heartwarming human interest stories from Happilynews.com guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Richard Kincheloe, from Lebanon, Missouri, initially purchased the 1954 International Harvester pickup for $50 and a hog when he was just 15! But over the years, the truck broke down and was eventually left sitting on Richard’s land - slowly rusting away. That is until his grandson, Blake, 20, meticulously restored it before surprising his tearful grandpa with the working-again pickup.

Abbie Scarrott and her partner Ben had been through a tough time. But in a wholesome video, Ben surprised his grieving partner with a Daschund puppy - creating a moment of happiness to lift their spirits. Abbie said, “No matter how horrendous life feels, happiness is just around the corner and comes when you least expect it.” Click the link to read the full story and watch the video.

Siblings Aiden and Taj are extremely close - but because their mom and dad are separated, the pair live in different states as part of a working blended family. It meant they hadn’t seen each other for more than six months. But dad Carter had a plan, secretly hatching a plan to reunite them - and their reactions will make your day!

Happy Headlines of the Week 📰

It’s not all doom and gloom. Here’s some positive news items from around the world.

Something Serious, But Good:

10 Major Metrics Show The American Recovery is Best in the World – And Still Improving

Ten major metrics demonstrate how the American Recovery has benefited the lives of millions of people since the pandemic.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-metrics-reveal-the-american-recovery-is-best-in-the-world-and-still-improving

Something Inspiring:

She Finally Earned Her Stanford Master’s Degree at 105: ‘I’ve waited a long time for this’

105-year-old Virginia Hislop completing a master's degree in education 83 years after she started her coursework. 

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/she-finally-earned-her-stanford-masters-degree-at-105-ive-waited-a-long-time-for-this

Something Good For The World:

Engineers discover how to cool buildings without electricity — inspired by beehive architecture

An Indian architect created a company that designs cooling systems inspired by nature, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional air conditioning.

www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/beehive-architecture-cooling-buildings

Before You Go…a Video Worth Sharing

This week we’ve got an inspirational mini-doc from the video team at Happilynews.com

"I'm So Proud Of You Papi" - Hard-Working Dad Surprises Daughter With First-Ever Home

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Have a great weekend!

~ Team Happily 😊