| The news cycle has a bright side, too. Give your weekend some positive vibes with these 10 uplifting stories from the past week. 1. The only known recording of Frida Kahlo's voice was found. Mexican officials say it's from a 1955 radio program about her husband, Diego Rivera. 2. Canada will ban single-use plastics. Looking to cut down on pollution, the government will forbid plastic straws, cotton swabs, plates and more as early as 2021. 3. Energy-efficient airplanes could get a funky makeover. One redesign pitch would seat passengers inside the wings, as the aviation industry looks to reduce carbon emissions. 4. U.S. women's soccer team had the biggest World Cup win ever. Their 13-0 rout over Thailand was the biggest win in the history of both the men's and women's tournaments. 5. Ecuador approved same-sex marriage. In a win for LGBTQ rights, the highest court in the Catholic-majority country ruled its former marriage laws were discriminatory. 6. A 40,000-year-old wolf's head was found in Siberia. Locals looking for mammoth ivory found the head, remarkably preserved by permafrost and complete with teeth and fur. 7. Spain will open a giant crystal cave to tourists. Visitors to Andalusia will soon be able to journey down an abandoned silver mine into the natural wonder when it opens for the first time. 8. More museums are catering to the visually impaired. Special tech is helping curators make touchable, 3D versions of artwork to offer blind patrons the full experience. 9. Russia freed a detained journalist after public outcry. Ivan Golunov was cleared of drug charges and freed from jail after a rare wave of public protests from free and pro-Kremlin media. 10. Ali Stroker made history at the Tony Awards. The "Oklahoma!" breakout star was named Best Featured Actress in a Musical, making her the first wheelchair user to ever to receive a Tony. 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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