The Happiness Report (6.1.21)

Good Deed Takes Flight At Airport As Man Buys Ticket For Someone Desperate To Get Home

The man had lost his job here in the San Francisco area, had no place to live, and only $150 in his pocket. He had family who were living in Las Vegas and was trying to get there. He was told he could get a ticket for $150, but told Fernando that he couldn’t read, didn’t have a computer, and didn’t know how to access the internet from the airport—let alone navigate how to purchase a low fare ticket.

Fernando believed him and wanted to help him. They walked back to the counter and Fernando purchased a $330 ticket to Las Vegas for the man.

Fernando didn’t ask for anything and trusted that this guy’s story was true. He followed his heart, because he wanted to help him. And most importantly, he did.

Continue reading:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-buys-ticket-for-desperate-man-at-sf-airport/

Source: Good News Network

Family Tries To Set Things Right After Their Cat Goes On A Crime Spree

Anyone wondering what Esme the cat has been up to these days needn’t look far to find the answer. Her family’s made it abundantly clear:

No good.

Esme is no doubt a sweet cat — a lover of pets and long afternoon naps. But she's also something else that's not so desirable. Evidently, Esme's a thief.

Continue reading:
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/family-tries-to-set-things-right-after-their-cat-goes-on-a-crime-spree

Source: The Dodo

Woman Sets Up Food Pantry In Her Own Home To Feed Hungry Neighbors

In a year where it’s been hard not to focus entirely on our personal struggles, one woman decided it was the perfect time to give back.

When the pandemic first hit, Rhonda Lee, a native of Jackson County, West Virginia, saw a great need in her hometown. She quickly decided to take matters into her hands and began using her own money to run a food pantry right out of her basement!

Continue reading:
https://www.inspiremore.com/rhonda-lee-food-pantry/

Source: Inspire More

Robotic Prosthetics With Tactical Feedback Can Help Amputees Feel Again

A study published in the journal Science writes about an implant-controlled robotic arm that can send tactile feedback to the user with a second implant. This means that the user will experience the sense of touch through this robotic arm, allowing for more situational awareness.

Continue reading:
https://www.optimistdaily.com/2021/06/robotic-prosthetics-with-tactical-feedback-can-help-amputees-feel-again/

Source: The Optimist Daily

Utah Jazz Players Surprises Students With Scholarships

The basketball players delivered good news by calling Utah students to tell them they’ve been granted a full four-year college scholarship.

Watch video:
https://gma.abc/34zrG6L

Source: GMA