Category: Feel Good News
Amazon awarding $40K Scholarships and Internships to college students majoring in Computer Science
Scholarship recipients awarded $10,000 per year for 4-years to study computer science starting this fall at the college of their choice. All of the recipients demonstrated financial need and more than half of the students are from an underrepresented group in the computer science field. Students also receive a guaranteed, paid internship opportunity at Amazon after their freshman year of college.
NFL players team up with USO to tour troops and families in South Korea
Chase Daniel, Stephen Gostkowski, Myles Jack and Cameron Jordan to visit U.S. Troops and Families as Part of NFL’s Salute to Service
Baltimore Orioles to hold ‘A Celebration of Frank’ on April 6 at Camden Yards
Orioles will present $60,000 to African American museums in Frank Robinson’s honor on Orioles’ Opening Day and rename portions of 33rd Street, where Memorial Stadium once stood, as Frank Robinson Way.
‘Kids Cheer Free’ returns to Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Adults purchasing a regularly-priced individual game ticket in the Upper Deck will be invited to bring up to two kids, 9 and under, to the ballpark for free.
‘Still Laugh-In:’ 50th anniversary special of ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,’ with many of the show’s original stars
Hollywood’s Finest Pay Tribute to ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ for an Uncensored Celebration (with Lily Tomlin reviving Edith Ann and Ernestine.)
NASA renames critical software facility in honor of ‘Hidden Figures’ Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson died on February 24, 2020. The pioneering NASA mathematician passed away at the tender age of 101.
The NASA facility named in honor of the esteemed NASA mathematician contributes to the safety and success of NASA’s highest-profile missions by assuring that mission software performs correctly.
‘Kali is home!’ Endangered monkey stolen from Palm Beach Zoo recovered and safely returned
“Kali is doing well considering she has been without her medication for days …”
Netflix renews fan fav ‘Sex Education’ for second season
“The first season of ‘Sex Education’ garnered critical and popular acclaim and has opened up poignant cultural conversations around sexuality, relationships and identity.”
Super Bowl ad showcases more than 40 current players and legends of the game
#NFL100: NFL Super Bowl Spot Kicks Off NFL100 Celebration – watch the video
Philadelphia Eagles’ Chris Long wins Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Chris Long celebrated his 10th season playing in the NFL by donating his entire year’s salary, roughly $1 million, to support educational initiatives in the cities in which he has played, St. Louis, Boston and Philadelphia.
