Good News Stories for Monday October 7th
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Pete Kelly
Monday, October 7th, 2024 2:30pm
A new type of fabric influenced by squid has been created by researchers at the University of California that can adjust temperature to a specific temperature controlled by your body. Researchers suggest this could be especially useful for cold weather clothing. Read more here! (Good News Network)
The number of one-horned rhinoceroses poached in India has fallen by 86% since 2016 and for the first time since 1970, no rhinos were poached in the country. Government programs have protected these rhinos which are an important part of their biodiversity. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
There are some promising signs that inflation is beginning to slow down and increases in wages are finally outpacing inflation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation climbed 2.5% over the last 12 months (ending in August) down from 3.4% over the previous year, and average hourly earnings have increased 4%. Read more about these stats and decreased crime rates here! (Good News Network)
The Latest
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Robert Redford Dies At 89The Oscar winner became a champion of independent film
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Amazing Balloons Will Be Soaring The Adirondacks This WeekendAdirondack Balloon Festival Lifts Off Sept. 18!
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Urgent: If You See This Man Notify Authorities ImmediatelyAnthony Bechand is a person of interest in a murder that took place in Cohoes this weekend.
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Local Bar Owner Is Now Serving Under Priced BeerHave you heard of "Drinkin' For A Lincoln" yet?
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Spotlight On Local Non-Profit Transformed After Winning Office MakeoverOffices At South End Children’s Café Get A Makeover After Community Support
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The 200th Anniversary Of The Erie Canal Memorialized In SchenectadyLocal artist pays tribute to Erie Canal
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Schenectady’s New M&T Bank Center Opens Its Doors SaturdayHere's what you need to know
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Important To Know: 787 Ramp In Albany To Shut DownThe South Mall Expressway will be closed on Monday.
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MVP Health Care Hosting Free Back-to-School Event in AlbanyFree haircuts, backpacks and more!
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56 Years of Floats, Lights & Magic At Schenectady’s Holiday ParadeIt’s Back! Schenectady’s Holiday Parade Set To Light Up Downtown!
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Albany Police Warn of Phone Scam Impersonating the DepartmentWhat to look out for
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The Free "Bark n' Brew" Fundraiser To Be Held This SeptemberThe fundraiser will be held at Grafton State Park.
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Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club is meeting at Cohoes Public Library at 10:30 AM to discuss Louise Penny's newest release, The Grey Wolf!
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Friends of the Cohoes Public Library Meeting
Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 6:15 PM.
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