The Smile: 12/12/2024

 

Hi friend, Happy Thursday! We’re nearing the end of the week, and I don’t know about you, but it’s felt like a long one. Whether this week has flown by or dragged on for you, there’s always good news to focus on and keep us grounded. With the world moving at what feels like a million miles an hour, today’s newsletter is here to bring a little light and positivity to help us keep moving forward. Let’s dive into the good news ⬇️ Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day N.C. elections board denies GOP effort to toss 60,000 votes in close state Supreme Court race Albertsons sues Kroger, backs out of $25B merger after courts block the deal Orlando 14-year-old using video games to spread joy in local hospital Montana Supreme Court Supports Gender Affirming Care For Minors First US State-Sanctioned Overdose Prevention Site to Open in Rhode Island Milwaukee Art Museum free for kids after donation; 'wonderful gift' US West governors adopt bipartisan resolutions on environment, energy, healthcare Wisconsin files more charges against Trump allies who led ‘fake electors’ plot One family thought they had left Syria forever. After Assad's fall, they plan to return NJ governor signs law prohibiting book bans Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day. In solidarity, Emily from The Smile