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Mister Rogers Stamp Returns, Whale-Spotting AI, ALS Drug Progress, Golf Ball Pyramid Record
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- Jun 21, 2026
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- 322
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Summary
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: the USPS is reissuing the 2018 Mister Rogers Neighborhood stamp after it won an encore contest by over 40,000 votes, returning as a Forever stamp with souvenir sheets. In San Francisco Bay, an AI detection system called Whale Spotter uses thermal cameras to spot whales day and night and alert ships to slow down, addressing a rise in gray whale deaths, many from ship strikes. A JAMA study reports tofersen (Qalsody) slowed and sometimes reversed symptoms in a specific form of ALS, with over 20% showing improved strength and function after three years, including a patient who moved from wheelchair use to a cane. In Texas, volunteers set a world record by stacking 19,019 golf balls into a pyramid without adhesives. In Wisconsin, a driver ignored road-closed barricades and drove into wet concrete, prompting a safety reminder. 00:00 Five Good News Intro 00:10 Mister Rogers Stamp Returns 01:28 Whale Spotter Saves Whales 02:32 ALS Drug Breakthrough 03:56 Golf Ball Pyramid Record 04:25 Driver Sinks in Concrete 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 network 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…