Big headlines can make you smile, too. Brighten your weekend with these 10 uplifting stories from the past week.  1. Taiwan took a big step toward equality.
In a historic first for Asia, the island legalized gay marriage two years after it ruled a ban on same-sex unions was unconstitutional.2. Ballerinas of color finally got shoes to match their skin.
In a win for representation, companies have started selling pointe shoes in darker tones, freeing minority dancers from having to dye their slippers. 3. Jet-powered flying taxis are coming for your daily commute.
A German startup aims for a worldwide fleet of 5-seaters by 2025, giving passengers an emissions-free ride that's five times faster than a car.  4. Australia is taking trailblazing action on climate change.
Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney are leading a pack of cities around the globe with the most rigorous plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 5. Japan has found the next best thing for sliced bread.
For $270, you can buy the Mitsubishi TO-ST1-T bread oven, a toaster designed for just one task: making a single piece of toast, flawlessly. 6. The U.S. House passed a sweeping LGBTQ rights bill.
The Equality Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to extend protections and explicitly ban discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.7. A baby deer is the newest K-pop sensation.
NCT 127 star Haechan finally met "Baby Haechan" at the L.A. Zoo after fans noticed a resemblance and raised $2,500 to name the fawn.  8. London is cleaning up its bus routes.
The world's first fleet of hydrogen-powered double-decker busses will debut next year, as the city looks to tame a severe air pollution crisis. 9. 5G is helping South Korea up the ante on smart speakers.
With the world's fastest internet, tech companies are developing AI-based 3D holograms, capable of conversation and understanding emotions. 10. Pink chocolate has arrived in America.
After launching the product throughout Europe, Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut brought the ruby cocoa confection stateside.  Have a great weekend! Watch your inbox for more good news every Saturday. And send us your positive stories to amach6@bloomberg.net. | 
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