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Johnny Mac presents five feel-good Halloween stories. He starts by discussing popular Halloween candies in various states, highlighting favorites like Candy Corn in Mississippi and Reese's in Nevada. He then mentions that Count von Count from Sesame Street will be making an appearance at Sesame Place for Halloween festivities, including a not-too-scary maze. Mack also talks about the Factory of Terror in Canton, one of the largest indoor haunted houses. For those not into haunted houses, Starbuc...

An engineering student named Lauren founded New Normal Collective to turn discarded red solo cups into soft sweaters and beanies; the Red Dress Project, a 14-year endeavor featuring embroidery by 380 people from 51 countries, will be recognized by Guinness World Records; a conservation project secured 22,000 acres of land and a road in Montana, enhancing public access; German tourists Gina and Marina treated their safari driver to his first safari experience in South Africa; and a mysterious man...

A preview of Hallmark Channel's Christmas programming starting October 17th. Highlights include new movies and TV shows like 'A Royal Montana Christmas,' 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bill's Love Story,' and 'Baked With Love Holiday.' Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton contribute special Christmas music and products. Adas, a philanthropist, recreates a shoebox gifting initiative from his childhood for children in poverty. Camden Town, Missouri, introduces a 'Reverse Christmas Parade' on December 5th, with st...

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. A golden retriever named Cruiser finds a missing dementia patient and earns a burger reward. Vilnius, Lithuania, launches a solar-powered electric ferry. Australian researchers test bite-resistant wetsuit materials to protect against shark attacks. A Michigan farm dedicates a corn maze to Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Lastly, quirky IgNoble Prize awards highlight painting zebra stripes on cows to deter flies and lizard pizza topping pref...

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories. In Cape May, New Jersey, police are investigating the theft of a Humpty Dumpty statue from a miniature golf course. Egyptian wrestler Cobana impressively pulled a 700-ton ship with his teeth and then two ships weighing a total of 1,150 tons, showcasing his incredible strength. Zurich residents voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise pollution. Scientists discovered marine life thriving on unexploded Nazi torpedoes, including fish, crabs, jelly...

In this Halloween-themed segment, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Halloween stories. He starts by revealing that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. according to Instacart data for 2024. He highlights a costume swap event at the Richmond Free Library in Vermont, and discusses the Naples Zoo's 'Boo at the Zoo' event, which will feature costume characters and trick-or-treating for kids. The segment also includes a mention of a LEGO Halloween wreath kit and ...

The first Tram Driver World Cup saw Vienna winning against 25 international teams, with Poland and Norway securing second and third places, respectively. Three Scottish brothers, Euan, Jamie, and Lachlan, achieved a record by rowing unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. A new app called Tabi, developed by sylvester.ai, helps cat owners detect if their cats are in pain by analyzing facial cues. Comedian Marc Maron is featured in 'Anxiety Club,' a documentary exploring anxiety in the comedy scene....

Hallmark's movie 'The More the Merrier' stars heart transplant recipient Mackenzie and athlete DeMar Hamlin; Tricia Yearwood's holiday album 'Christmas Time' and tour; the Commemorative Air Force's '12 Planes of Christmas' fundraiser spotlighting WWII aircraft; the Doctor Who Christmas audio drama 'Lioness in Winter'; and the revival of the Christmas Tree Lane tradition in Altadena after devastating fires. Each story highlights resilience, festive spirit, and community efforts during the holiday...

Stories include a cheating scandal at the World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland, research showing chimpanzees consume the equivalent of two alcoholic drinks daily from fermented fruit, New York City turning food waste into compost at the Staten Island facility, Tufts University offering free tuition for US families earning less than $150,000 starting in 2026, and a new Guinness World Record for the largest pizza party held in New Haven with 4,525 participants. 5 Good News Stories is a ...

The New York Post highlights this year's hot toys, including Hasbro Connect Four Frenzy and American Girl's Truly Me Doll. A new movie, 'A Wisconsin Christmas Pie,' featuring Katie Laki and Ryan Carns, is set to release on October 9th. Rock band Striper is releasing a new Christmas album titled 'The Greatest Gift of All' on November 21st. In the UK, Buckingham Palace will host a Christmas pop-up store offering royal-themed gifts and treats from November 14th through January 5th. Lastly, a woman ...

Johnny Mack from Callaro Shark Media shares five good news stories. An Australian teacher was proposed to in a unique way with a 'Marry Me' message spelled out in a canola field by her farmer fiancé. A Maine family farm won a national award for the best corn maze for the fourth year in a row. A Virginia orchard set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest peach at 1.83 pounds. The IG Nobel Prizes were awarded for humorous and thought-provoking research. Lastly, San Francisco Bay Area residents a...

Johnny Mac, the host of Five Good News Stories, introduces a Halloween-themed edition featuring five heartwarming and interesting stories. These include an annual themed group wedding ceremony in Osceola, Halloween Wars on the Food Network with contestant Willie Ts, The Community Access Project for Eureka's Halloween costume drive for children in need, Spirit Halloween's 2025 costume trends, and a humorous look at knockoff Halloween costumes. Johnny plans to continue sharing good news Halloween ...

King Charles met 116-year-old Ethel, the oldest living person and last surviving subject of Edward II, reminiscing about her youth. In Ohio, Sister Renee celebrated her 105th birthday playing golf despite being legally blind. New Jersey's Yogi Berra Museum set a Guinness World Record with 2,358 people playing catch. In Pennsylvania, an animal rescue installed a 24/7 microchip scanner to reunite lost pets with their owners. Lastly, a crab was spotted on a first-class seat on a London train, later...

Johnny Mac discusses the early arrival of Christmas decorations at Costco, sparking mixed reactions. He highlights Jasper City's plans to add drones to their annual 'Christmas in the Park' event, emphasizing community enhancement. The Elf on the Shelf Company is launching a new 2D adventure video game for the Nintendo Switch on October 17, celebrating their 20th anniversary. Collectors are eagerly seeking Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'-themed drinkware at Starbucks. Additionally, ...

First, 8-year-old William is reunited with his stuffed animal thanks to the efforts of a Wyoming sheriff. In another story, a cat named Zena is found 900 miles away from home in a North Carolina shelter and reunited with her owners. Christian sets a world record for running 100 meters backward in high heels, among other quirky records. A nurse in Kentucky rescues a raccoon that got drunk on fermented peaches in a dumpster. Finally, in Bavaria, Germany, police solve the mystery of a doorbell ring...

A mistaken discovery of what was thought to be an ancient Roman bath turned out to be 1970s patio slabs, the Australian marsupial 'erta' increasing its range and moving from endangered to least concern status, David breaking his own Guinness World Record for the most table tennis balls bounced with his mouth in 30 seconds, a Pennsylvania man facing a ban on his emotional support alligator at Walmart, and the tradition of 'fantasy coffins' in Ghana that celebrate life through creative coffin desi...

Johnny Mac shares five inspiring news stories. First, a Florida woman heroically saves her dog from an alligator by punching it. Second, a gathering of people named Ryan tries to set a Guinness World Record at Rytober Fest but results are not yet clear. Third, retired baseball player Anthony Rizzo enjoys a day at Wrigley Field with Eddie Vetter and Cindy Crawford while wearing a special jersey. Fourth, a motorcyclist in Saudi Arabia sets a world record by performing a nearly 1000-foot wheelie wh...

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. First, a shelter in Kinston celebrated Christmas in September, providing presents and meals to residents. Next, a nursery selling Christmas trees early highlights the joy these trees bring. The Jonas Brothers star in a new holiday movie, 'A Very Jonas Christmas,' premiering November 14 on Disney+. Kate Middleton will host the annual 'Together at Christmas' concert at Westminster Abbey. Lastly, Spirit Halloween introduces Spirit Christmas stores...

A painting looted by the Nazis during World War II has been recovered in Argentina. The wreck of a ghost ship, the FJ King, has been found off Wisconsin's coast after decades. A 29-year-old woman completed a cross-country journey on a skateboard to...

A mom surprises her college-bound son with a hallway filled with his childhood toys, inspired by Toy Story; a lab mix named Raider becomes the first morale dog on an active-duty Navy ship; SIP of Hope coffee shop donates all its proceeds to suicide prevention and mental health education; Doogie Sand Tiger sets a Guinness World Record with 3,569 pairs of Crocs; and a humorous rundown of 49 unofficial dog-related holidays. 5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news ...

A humorous look at various non-religious holidays in America, a black bear caught stealing sunflower seeds in Massachusetts, a postcard delivered 72 years late, a world record for most baked beans eaten with a toothpick, and a college football team boosted by a cat mascot. 5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media netwo...

Fishermen in Costa Rica caught and released a rare orange nurse shark, a sight never recorded before. In another story, a jacket found in a local charity shop contained a mysterious note in Chinese, possibly a boyfriend spell. In South Carolina, a sailboat mysteriously washed ashore, its circumstances yet to be explained. Meanwhile, in a Chicago suburb, firefighters successfully rescued a runaway ball python named Lucius from a commuter train control box. Lastly, an otter pup named Mingo was fou...

Topps released a unique baseball card featuring a squirrel that interrupted a Yankees vs. Red Sox game. David 'Record Breaker' Rush set a new Guinness World Record for most wet sponges thrown to the face in a minute, with 96 hits, together with Jonathan 'Hollywood' Hannon. Groundbreaking research from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows progress in spinal cord injury recovery using 3D printing and stem cells. A decades-old time capsule, intended to be opened in 2017, was found by custo...

Divers off Vancouver Island had a humorous encounter with a giant Pacific Octopus that took a selfie with their camera. A study in England shows that nitrate-rich beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults. Frefighters rescued a pet toucan named Chester after it got stuck behind a dishwasher. Guinness is celebrating its 70th anniversary by challenging the public to attempt 70 unclaimed world records. Lastly, the nonprofit 'Longer Tables' created a mile-long table to promote com...