“We asked the photojournalists of The Everyday Projects — a global community of photographers using images to challenge harmful stereotypes — to look through their archives for scenes that capture a sense of happiness and well-being, from small uplifting moments to big bursts of joy.” NPR: Can a picture make you happy? We asked photographers and here’s what they sent us.

+ Man ‘recovering well‘ after pig kidney transplant.

+ Biden administration discharges another $6 billion in student debt for 78,000 public service workers.

+ Grumpy gran aged 75 is a global Fortnite gaming sensation.

+ MacKenzie Scott gave away a ton of money this quarter. Here’s one story of a donation to one of my favorite orgs: 826 Valencia, where I served on the board until, after nine years, they tired of the puns. MacKenzie Scott charity shocks San Francisco nonprofit with $1M gift.

+ Constant bad news doing your head in? Why not read about the fish doorbell instead.

+ And what better way is there to head into the weekend than by celebrating 93 Years of Shatner.