News that Brightens My Day

[doversoul1]

...Sehr told DPA he did not have any qualms about rescuing the rat.
“Even animals that are hated by many people deserve respect,” he said.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/27/fat-rat-stuck-in-manhole-rescued-by-firefighters-in-germany

[ardcarp]

The saying 'No news is good news' has a delicious double meaning, though from the media's point of view 'Good news is no news' seems to be more apt. I'm glad some good news brightened your day, Dovers. I know what Good News would brighten mine, but I don't think we're allowed to discuss the subject!

[greenilex]

I believe a “bright” item at the end of a bulletin is standard radio journalism; send ‘em out smiling.

[MrGongGong]

I believe a “bright” item at the end of a bulletin is standard radio journalism; send ‘em out smiling.

Known, in this house, as a "skateboarding hamster"

(a bit like Monkey Tennis ?)

[french frank]

I believe a “bright” item at the end of a bulletin is standard radio journalism; send ‘em out smiling.

Or, 'And finally …'. Then there were the chaps who rescued the dog in Estonia:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47330924

[Bryn]

Neon meate dream of a octafish?

[Serial_Apologist]

Neon meate dream of a octafish?

Octopussies? octopi? Or a load of suckers?

[bluestateprommer]

Wonder if this story might qualify for this thread, and it even involves music:

https://www.inquirer.com/arts/philadelphia-orchestra-new-us-citizens-serenade-20210326.html

I believe a “bright” item at the end of a bulletin is standard radio journalism; send ‘em out smiling.

Same thing in TV.