Life Is (Feel) Good (Friday)

“Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line.” Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline.

+ UK Approves Lifelong Ban on Smoking for People Born After 2008.

+ It’s crazy that any journalists are attending this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. If you want the jokes without the soul-selling, just enjoy Jimmy Kimmel’s Alternative White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

+ “In Japan, a 350-year-old brewery holds fast to tradition: wild yeast, ancient songs, and a mixture of muscle and finesse.” NYT (Gift Article) with the sights and sounds of Sake Made the Hard Way.

+ Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’.

+ “Brianna Avalos and her husband were riding in the balloon to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. She said the pilot informed passengers that he needed to make an emergency landing because of low fuel and a shift in winds.” Hot-air balloon carrying 13 people lands in California backyard: ‘out of a fairytale’.

+ Condom prices could rise 30% due to Iran war. (This isn’t positive news, but when you think about it, it will probably qualify as feel good news.)