Welcome to the Good News Roundup for the 16th of December, 2024.
Pilot Shouts Pizza for 155 Passengers
A United Airlines pilot has become an internet sensation after buying pizza for 155 passengers stranded during a flight delay.
After an emergency landing and a long wait for a new crew, he ordered dozens of pizzas and served them himself.
The story went viral, earning him international attention, including TV appearances.
The pilot says he “just wanted to make a tough situation better for his passengers.”
Fifth Person Cured of HIV
The Düsseldorf patient, a 53-year-old man from Germany, is the fifth person confirmed cured of HIV.
He has been free of the virus for four years without needing medication following a stem cell transplant.
This high-risk procedure relies on donor cells with a rare HIV-resistant mutation.
While it isn’t a solution for everyone, each success brings researchers closer to finding a cure for all.
Monarch Butterflies to Receive Federal Protection
Monarch butterflies will soon be listed as a threatened species, following years of decline due to climate change and habitat loss.
The new protections aim to safeguard their habitats while still allowing activities like raising caterpillars at home.
Conservationists emphasise the urgency of protecting these iconic pollinators and their remarkable migrations.
Christmas Tree Farm Grows Family Legacy
Bruce and Shawn Carpenter of Brown County planted 5,000 Christmas trees ten years ago with the hope of using the proceeds to fund their grandchildren’s education.
After some challenges, including disease and tough soil conditions, around 1,000 trees have survived and are now ready to be harvested.
