Good News Stories for Monday November 4th
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Pete Kelly
Monday, November 4th, 2024 11:08am
Recently there has been a nationwide shortage of volunteers to work at polling places, so a group of organizations formed 'Vet the Vote' to recruit Veterans to serve as poll workers. In 2022 there was a deficit of 130,000 poll workers, and this year Vet the Vote has recruited more than 163,000 Veterans to help! Read more about the campaign here! (Good News Network)
The FTC has created a new rule banning fake online reviews including AI-generated reviews, reviews from people who didn't use it, reviews that the seller know are fake, reviews that they paid someone to leave and more, and prevents negative reviews from being deleted or removed. Read the new rules here! (Good News Network)
A new coating discovered by German scientists could extend the life of zinc-ion batteries more than 100-fold, which means they could replace lithium-ion batteries in many use cases. Zinc is cheaper, safer, more abundant than lithium and these batteries could last longer than lithium-ion. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
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Shania Twain Helps Food Bank Of Northeastern New YorkShania Helps Local Food Bank Prior To Show In Saratoga, New York
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JUST ANNOUNCED: New Schenectady Music Venue + First ConcertLee Brice will be the first to take the stage at the all new M&T Bank Center
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[WATCH] A Look Back at Brian Wilson's Legacy in the Capital RegionThe genius of the Beach Boys played the Capital Region numerous times, especially over the last two decades.
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Strawberry Moon Over Albany Tonight: When and How to See ItIt will be larger and much brighter than usual
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HS Roundup: 12 teams heading to State SemifinalsAfter winning their Regional Finals, 12 local teams will play for a chance at a state title this weekend
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Siena Takes One Enormous Step To Becoming A UniversitySiena College is getting closer to becoming a University
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Bear Sighting in Rensselaer County, Here's What to KnowA black bear has been reported visiting a few neighborhoods.
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Firefighter Convention returning to Lake George in JuneThe 136th annual HVFA Convention & Parades returns to Lake George
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Crash Shuts Down Westbound Thruway Near AmsterdamPolice are asking drivers to avoid the area
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