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 #1 song on June 11, 1977 belonged to KC & the Sunshine BandClassic Hits WROW
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Today we remember Brian Wilson, on the first anniversary of his passingClassic Hits WROW
The founding member of the Beach Boys died on June 11, 2025
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June 10th Is Iced Tea Day!Classic Hits WROW
people began serving cold tea sometime during the 19th century
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Johnny Mathis & Deneice Williams at #1 on June 10, 1978Classic Hits WROW
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles chart
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Today we remember Ray Charles, on the 22nd anniversary of his passingClassic Hits WROW
Charles died on June 10, 2004 in Los Angeles, due to complications from liver disease.
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