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Today is Annoy Squidward Day. Yes, that’s a thing. If you’re a Spongebob fan, you may know that already. If not, Annoy Squidward Day is a holiday that is mentioned in the Spongebob episode that aired in the late 90’s - "Employee of the Month" - as part of a joke.

Spongebob holidays aside, let's dive into some happy news!

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Michael Jordan Breaks Another Record 🏆

Basketball legend Michael Jordan breaks another record - the Make-A-Wish donation record - by donating $10 million in honor of his 60th birthday. The donation is the largest from an individual in the organization's history and will create an endowment to make future wishes possible for kids with critical illnesses.

Jordan has been an active supporter of the wish-granting organization for over 30 years, granting hundreds of wishes to children all over the world. His decision to donate is aimed at inspiring others to help Make-A-Wish close the gap in the number of wish kids who are waiting for their wishes to come true. The recent 2022 Wish Impact Study indicates that wishes can play an important part in the healing process, resulting in improved quality of life and better health outcomes.

Top Good News Stories (so far this week) 😊

🍔 Free lunch in Minnesota

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill to provide free lunch and breakfast to all students in the state, regardless of income requirements set by federal programs. Advocates believe that the move will reduce child hunger and ensure that no child falls through the cracks.

🌳 Saving the Amazon rainforest

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell 61% in January 2023 compared to the previous year, according to satellite data from the country's space research agency. The drop occurred in the first month of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's tenure, who has vowed to get deforestation to sustainable levels.

🐱 Cat returned to shelter for being “too affectionate” but now in a happy home

Bruno, a cat whose story went viral after being returned to the animal shelter for being “too affectionate,” has found a new home. A Denville couple named adopted him just in time before the post went viral, and the overwhelming response to Bruno's story helped get almost all of the remaining cats at the Montville shelter adopted.

🐕 Neighbors helped save 115 dogs from a burning building

A fire broke out at a Seattle dog daycare facility, putting over 100 dogs in danger. Quick action from the facility employees, firefighters, and community members led to the rescue of all dogs, with some being taken to local businesses and animal boarding facilities. No employees or dogs were injured.

Links That Will Make You Smile 😊

• This dog wants to have a word with his vet 🤣 

• This baby monkey clings to its adoptive cat mom 🥰

• This pooch gets a GIANT surprise 🐕

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