Colin Farrell’s marathon triumph, Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy, and more good news stories
Halloween is over, and if anyone knows what that means, it’s Mariah Carey - the queen of Christmas has declared that “it’s time” to start preparing for the festive season!
It means there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks, from festive lights and decorations bringing the streets to life, to plenty of parties and meet-ups with friends and family.
To help get the good vibes started this weekend, we’ve rounded up our favourite positive stories from the last few days. Happy reading!
🤝 Colin Farrell shows he’s a true friend
Alongside his close friend Emma Fogarty, Colin Farrell completed the Irish Life Dublin Marathon to raise money for people with the genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa.
Fogarty is Ireland’s longest survivor of the skin condition, which means she was born with no skin on her left foot and right arm. She also experiences blisters at the slightest touch. Farrell shared a hug after crossing the finish line together on Sunday 27 October and said Fogarty shows "what courage is all about".
👽 Heidi Klum unveils her out-of-this-world Halloween costume
Each year, Heidi Klum's Halloween costume is the most-anticipated spooky event of the season. She did not disappoint as she and Tom Brady revealed their other-worldly costume on Halloween night: life-sized E.T.s (yes, two of them).
Giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how she pulled it off, Klum detailed how she started planning the costumes last November with FX artist Mike Marino. The process involved 3D-printing, animatronic heads, and possibly even diapers.
🩺 New hope for radioactive therapy
Scientists are hopeful that a new radioactive therapy can help eradicate glioblastoma, a type of cancer that is highly deadly, after a patient saw his brain tumour shrink by half following treatment.
Doctors at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) are running a clinical trial to treat the cancer. Their goal is to cure the disease by injecting low levels of radioactivity directly into the tumour to kill cancer cells, and at the very least, offer patients an ongoing form of treatment.
🤰 Gisele Bundchen is welcoming a third bundle of joy
Gisele Bundchen and Joaquim Valente are expecting their first child together, which will be the supermodel’s third.
According to People, which first reported the news, the couple - who started dating in June 2023 - are "looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family". She also shares two children, 14-year-old Benjamin and 11-year-old Vivian, from her previous marriage to Tom Brady.
🫀 How a heart attack changed this chef’s perspective on food
Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains opens up about how he changed his approach to food after he nearly died from a major heart attack in 2021.
The Nottingham-based chef wants others to know that a heart-healthy diet can be delicious and nutritious with his and nutrition expert Dr Neil Williams’ new cookbook, Eat to Your Heart’s Content. His recipes include dishes like chicken meatballs and butter beans and lemon, and lamb chops with flavour - meals that are packed with flavour and vitality.
🍿 You can now buy a pillow-sized pack of popcorn
A new study by PROPER Snacks reveals that more than half of Britons (58%) are choosing to stay in with friends and family instead of spending a night on the town.
As the family movie night becomes more popular, the brand has teamed up with Netflix to launch a pilow-sized pack of popcorn so everyone can snack happy. That means you won't have to get up multiple times to refill the snacks - a win-win for everybody.
Read more about positivity:
How smiling can positively influence the way we think (Yahoo Life UK, 4-min read)
This “Joyful” Decorating Hack Will Instantly Transform Your Hallway (Apartment Therapy, 2-min read)
Five ways to make your garden more joyful - from colour to furniture and plants (ChronicleLive, 4-min read)
