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)
The Latest
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New York Courts to Ban Smart GlassesThe ban goes into effect later this month
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Crossgates Shares Update on New Barnes & Noble StoreFind out when the new store will be opening
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Proctors Theatre Awarded Nearly $1 Million in FundingIt's all part of the Alive Downtowns initiative
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The Palace Is Throwing Another Free Block Party This YearMark your calendar for August 15th!
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Celebrate the Erie Canal With Free Music in WaterfordAlbany Symphony Headlines Free Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration!
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are MarriedThe couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden Friday July 3
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Taylor Swift Wedding Watch: WATCH LIVE Outside MSGLive cams are set up to capture anything and everything that happens
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Traffic Alert: Northway Northbound at Twin Bridges is Shut DownTraffic is at a stand still
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Abercrombie & Fitch is Coming Back to the Capital RegionThe new store is expected to open in 2027
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UPDATED: Missing 7 Year Old's Body Has Been FoundAuthorities have updated the missing child's name, height and weight.
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Glenville Hockey Player is Going to the ProsTommy Bleyl was the #31 pick in the NHL Draft on Friday.
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