Hi friend,

Happy Friday! I hope your holiday break was restful and full of good moments. We’re back after a short pause, and while I wish I could say I spent the time recharging, I ended up fighting a bad cold for most of it. Not quite the holiday I had planned, but time with family reminded me that there’s still joy even in tough moments.

As we wrap up the week, today’s edition is here to bring some positivity and inspiration to carry us into the weekend.

Let’s dive into some good news together!

President Biden Commutes Death Sentences of Nearly Everyone on Federal Death Row

Watch: Medicare's $2,000 prescription drug cap set to ease costs for cancer patients

Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US

Time capsule discovered in backyard of Northridge home connects woman to her late father

IRS Sending 'Special' Stimulus Checks to 1 Million Americans

Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as year ends

Student Loan Forgiveness Approvals Reach 1,062,870 People Under Key Program After Latest Biden Move

A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay

U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

NY Governor Signs Law That Charges Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Thank you for reading, and we hope these articles shine a light on your day.

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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