The Smile: 01/09/2025

 

Happy Thursday! As the week marches on, the whirlwind of political news shows no signs of slowing down. It’s easy to feel weighed down by the chaos, but it’s in moments like these that finding and celebrating progress becomes even more important. Today’s newsletter is here to bring you uplifting stories and a reminder that even in turbulent times, there’s light to be found. Let’s dive into some good news together! 💛 President Biden signs executive order banning offshore drilling Robert F Kennedy Jr accused of voter fraud over New York ballot Biden welcomes first great-grandchild after granddaughter Naomi Biden gives birth Service workers union rejoins AFL-CIO after 20 years just ahead of Trump’s inauguration US will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears A Lincoln Heights woman was trapped in the snow. Then her neighbors came knocking. THANK YOU NEIGHBORS! Tuition has fallen significantly at many colleges, research indicates Minnesota judge orders Mike Lindell’s MyPillow to pay nearly $778K to delivery service DHL Watch: 9-year-old passes out blankets to help homeless during winter BLESS THIS KID! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR THE HOMELESS?  IN MASSACHUSETTS, THE MASS GOP KICKS THEM OUT OF SHELTERS! Ski patrollers reach deal to end strike at Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort Biden's New California Monuments Will Ban Drilling on 849,000 Acres Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day. In solidarity, Emily from The Smile