Good News Stories for Monday 8/19
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Pete Kelly
Monday, August 19th, 2024 9:57am
An entrepreneur in India has developed a biodegradable bag made out of sugar, cellulose and corn fibers which can be used like a plastic bag, but breaks down after just 6 months! These bags have successfully replaced nearly 6 million plastic bags already across India! Read more about him and his invention here! (Good News Network)
Researchers in Canada have discovered a protein that has the ability to stop DNA damage, which could help with farming and preventing cancer! This is the first time a protein has not only been found to stop DNA damage, but can repair DNA as well. Read more about this protein here! (Good News Network)
Prescription drug prices for ten expensive drugs will plummet in 2026 after negotiations between the government and pharmaceutical companies! Prices are set to drop anywhere from 38-79% on many important drugs. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
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The Beatles would get their 7th #1 single in the states on March 13, 1965Classic Hits WROW
Eight Days a Week would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks
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The #1 song in the country on March 13, 1978 belonged to Andy Gibb.Classic Hits WROW
Love is Thicker than Water spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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On March 13, 1999, Cher would have her biggest hit ever.Classic Hits WROW
Believe would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks, and remain on the chart for an additional 27 weeks.
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Magic Cool Song of the Day for Friday March 13thClassic Hits WROW
It's Deja Vu all over again with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
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On March 12, 1969, Paul McCartney would marry Linda Eastman during a ceremony in London.Classic Hits WROW
The marriage would last until Linda’s death, on April 17, 1998 from breast cancer.
What's Happening
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Guess Who SPAC July 14 2026The Takin' It Back Tour featuring THE GUESS WHO with special guest DON FELDER
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This Day In Music HistoryWeekdays at 1230pm, Bill Williams presents This Day In Music History... a look at music and news events that happened on that day.
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Herzog Law FirmListen Saturday mornings from 8am-830am for The Estate and Medicaid Planning Hour with Herzog Law Firm.
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Come Work with UsWe're hiring!
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Cool Song Of The DayWeekdays at 430pm, John Gabriel digs into our library to play his Cool Song Of The Day.
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Basketball MayhemThe Perfect Bracket Wins $1M!
Events
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Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade & After PartyGet ready to paint the city green at the 75th annual Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14 at 2 PM in Albany! One of the longest-running parades...
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Hoosick Falls St Patrick's Parade and Irish FestJoin us for the 35th Annual Hoosick Falls St Patrick's Parade and Irish Fest on Saturday March 14th, 2026!! The day begins at 1:00 PM with over 40 Marching U...
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Red Hot Chilli PipersCeltic rock band from Scotland don't miss the Red Hot Chilli Pipers live Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on March 18th at 7:30p!! Formed in 2002, the band beca...
at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall