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 We congratulate 80-year-old Betty for becoming the oldest woman to complete the Appalachian Trail, overcoming multiple setbacks and dedicating her journey to her late hiking partner, Joe. Elsewhere, Georgia filmmaker Chad Carter proposed to his girlfriend Ressa by editing himself into a Shrek wedding scene, a clip that went viral online. In the UK, a massive oyster reef restoration project aims to enhance marine biodiversity. Meanwhile, Rex the wallaby, fond of Walmart parking lots, was safely returned to New Jersey's Lots of Love farm after multiple escapes. Lastly, an abandoned dog named Loca joined Buddhist monks on a long-distance peace walk, overcoming numerous challenges to stay with the group. Supporters can enjoy commercial-free content by subscribing via Apple Podcasts. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Firstly, a study confirms that swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibitions and increasing focus. Secondly, the successful reintroduction of white storks to the UK has led to their return to London. Thirdly, tattoo artist Beth is helping breast cancer survivors by offering free 3D nipple tattoos. Fourthly, Samsung is close to commercializing solid-state batteries, which could significantly enhance electric vehicle range and safety. Lastly, in Christchurch, humorous and absurd street signs by an artist named Cameron are delighting pedestrians and encouraging them to rethink their surroundings. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

A small town in Oregon raised money by posing nude for a calendar to clear snow-clogged streets. An AI-powered robot assists in restoring the Great Barrier Reef by deploying coral larvae. The upcoming Olympics in Milan are focusing on sustainability by repurposing existing structures for the Olympic Village, which will later serve as student housing. New technology from Fish Eye Collaborative helps match underwater sounds to fish using 360-degree video. Finally, Columbia CEO Tim Boyle humorously challenges flat earthers to prove their theory, offering the company's assets as a reward. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, including Brian, an NYC dog matchmaker whose adorable outings result in high adoption rates. Scientists modify a parasitic fungus to combat mosquitoes more effectively than chemical insecticides. Francois, a French daredevil, sets a Guinness World Record by bungee jumping at 16 sites over eight years. Prison guards intercept a drone delivering steak, crab legs, and contraband to inmates. Lastly, Buenos Aires hosts a gathering of 2,397 golden retrievers, breaking the previous world record. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Brazilian civil rights lawyer Leonardo, dressed as Superman, visited children battling cancer, spreading smiles and hope. A study found evidence that kissing dates back 21 million years, involving ancient apes and Neanderthals. Lionel Richie's perfume 'Hello' was pulled from shelves due to concerns about infertility. Police recovered a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Fabergé egg from a thief who swallowed it. In India, a sports team lost 20 consecutive coin tosses, defying astronomical odds. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Johnny Mac hares five uplifting news stories: a baby fur seal wanders into a New Zealand bar, a dog with a world-record tongue, Switzerland's effort to get yodeling recognized by the UN, rare blooming of palm trees in Rio de Janeiro, and a Swiss Gruyère crowned World Cheese Champion. Each story highlights unique and heartwarming events from around the world. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories, starting with new research indicating everyday activities, labeled as VIPA, can boost health and longevity. Conde Nast bans new animal fur in its fashion content, aligning with industry trends. Ireland makes its Basic Income for the Arts program permanent, benefiting artists' productivity and mental health. 14-year-old Miles wins $25,000 by using origami for a foldable structure capable of holding 10,000 times its weight. Lastly, Brian sets a new Guinness World Record with the world's fastest motorized garden shed, reaching speeds over 123 mph. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

A McDonald's in Budapest transforms into a nightclub on weekends; an Arizona man is reunited with his dog after eight years; a London man breaks a Guinness World Record by visiting 42 museums in 24 hours; an Alabama family receives a year’s supply of free donuts after their baby is born in a Krispy Kreme parking lot during a snowstorm; and a donkey named Earl finds joy and new friends thanks to a yoga ball at a rescue home. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

 In France, thieves used a stolen credit card to purchase a winning 500,000 euro lottery ticket but vanished before cashing in. The victim of the theft, Jean David, is willing to split the winnings with them if they return his wallet. Shark attacks in 2024 saw a record low with only 47 unprovoked incidents. Cadbury launches a giant chocolate bar meant for sharing, confusing consumers with sections labeled for various acts of kindness. Finally, gardeners are advised to hang Irish Spring soap near bird feeders to deter squirrels. The soap can also be applied to areas frequented by squirrels or melted down and sprayed for broader coverage. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

A Samaritan used a unique formula to safely return a lost wallet, though it wasn't claimed. Paralympic gold medalist Melanie became the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel. The elusive plains wanderer bird was spotted in West Melbourne for the first time since 1989. A Pennsylvania town's attempt at traffic calming with curved lines on a street caused mixed reactions among locals. Lastly, a woman in South Kensington ordered and ate 80 oysters in one sitting, impressing the restaurant staff and viewers alike. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The first story recounts how a wallet lost by a dad decades ago in old Lakes was miraculously found and returned to his sons. The second story highlights the discovery of a 4,000-year-old tomb in Egypt belonging to a wizard/doctor named Titty Nfu. The third tale involves a Parisian receptionist heroically saving six people from a fire by traversing a narrow ledge. The other stories are for adults only. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

Highlights include a unique Jimmy Carter-themed birthday party for a 5-year-old boy in New Jersey, the groundbreaking of a tiny home village for veterans in Milwaukee, and a unique marriage proposal involving a newborn in Illinois. Additionally, a heroic dog in Pensacola helps find an elderly woman during a medical emergency, and a cowboy successfully ropes a loose cow on a Pennsylvania highway.  John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

A lion escaped from a truck in South Africa but safely arrived at a game farm after the tranquilizer wore off. Scientists in the UK developed a successful vaccine against EEHV, a deadly virus in elephants. In Australia, a man had a close encounter with a venomous tiger snake in a car, but the snake was safely removed. In Los Angeles, the Wallace Annenberg Wildlife crossing was planted to provide a safe passage for animals across the 101 Freeway. Lastly, a truck spilled blueberries on a California highway, causing a sticky situation. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

The Royal Botanic Garden's Millennium Seed Bank in England has stored over 2 billion seeds from 40,000 species to preserve genetic diversity. A fisherman named Ian found a way to recycle discarded fishing nets into raw plastic. In Rome, the Colosseum has reopened the passage used by Roman emperors. In Philadelphia, a scrapple sculpture contest saw a tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles win first prize. Lastly, Lila's Hair Museum, a collection of over 3,000 pieces of hair art, is being rehomed after its founder passed away. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]

A retired deputy sheriff dressed as the Grinch offers speeding drivers a choice between a ticket or an onion; European scientists restore vision in macular degeneration patients using an electronic eye implant and augmented reality glasses; a woman plays the clarinet during brain surgery to treat Parkinson's disease; an 80-year-old woman becomes the oldest to complete the Ironman World Championship; and Virginia police mistake costumed teenagers for burglars in a prank reminiscent of Scooby-Doo. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]