How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines a...
A California woman who lost her home in the Eaton Fire has a 3D plan to rebuild. When a father couldn’t find toys and apparel featuring Black historical figures, he created his own. We’ll tell you why a London youth group is on a mission to create emojis with Black and mixed-race hairstyles. A space robotics engineer is helping make farming easier in a country with an aging workforce. Plus, the poem – I Met My Younger Self for Coffee – has inspired millions to do the same.
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50 Years of Love (And the Research to Prove It)
In this special edition of CNN 5 Good Things all about love for Valentine’s Day, volunteers in every state are delivering roses and heartfelt cards to senior citizens. An animal shelter is playing matchmaker across the country. The psychologists behind the famous "36 Questions That Lead to Love" are celebrating 50 years of marriage – they share their secrets. A couple bonded over their love of this romantic comedy, so the proposal had to be perfect. Plus, at this Chicago flower shop, every purchase helps people flourish.
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Another Football Game is Gaining Yardage
The Super Bowl may be the main event this week, but flag football is quickly becoming the next big thing. New research is advancing what we know about ape intelligence. A remote cottage in Ireland is one of the world’s top Michelin-starred restaurants. A young boy’s bravery in a moment of crisis is earning him the title of a real-life superhero. This concert series invites people to turn off their phones, breathe deeply, and let the music do the healing.
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A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)
A 21-year-old piano tuner brought music and joy back to a busy airport. We’ll tell you how researchers are working to protect bees from pesticide poisoning. Tossing food in the air is a Lunar New Year tradition these chefs won’t miss. Scientists are studying a 1.2-million-year-old piece of ice to learn about climate change. Six months ago, a preschool teacher gave part of her liver to a 5-year-old boy – we check in on them both.
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The High School Hero Who Saved His Rival’s Life
Thailand became the first south Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors make a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even visited.
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How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.
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