Good news 2019

2019 was a great year for many reasons! Here are some of the good news stories from that year:

  1. Record-low unemployment rates: In the United States, the unemployment rate fell to a 50-year low of 3.5% in September 2019. This meant that millions of Americans had jobs and were earning a steady income.
  2. Global poverty reduction: According to the World Bank, the number of people living in extreme poverty (less than $1.90 a day) decreased by 1.2 billion between 1990 and 2019. This is a significant achievement in the fight against poverty.
  3. Medical breakthroughs: In 2019, scientists made significant progress in the fight against diseases such as cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer's. For example, a new cancer treatment called CAR-T therapy showed promising results in clinical trials.
  4. Environmental progress: In 2019, the world saw significant progress in the fight against climate change. For example, the European Union set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2050, and many countries increased their renewable energy production.
  5. Space exploration: NASA's Parker Solar Probe became the closest human-made object to the sun, and the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover discovered evidence of water on Mars.
  6. Advances in technology: 2019 saw significant advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology. For example, a new AI-powered prosthetic arm was developed that can be controlled by the user's thoughts.
  7. Increased access to education: In 2019, the number of children enrolled in primary school worldwide reached a record high of 91%, according to the United Nations. This means that millions more children have access to education than ever before.
  8. Improved healthcare access: In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the number of people with access to essential health services increased by 1.4 billion between 2000 and 2017.
  9. Record-breaking philanthropy: In 2019, billionaires such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Mark Zuckerberg pledged billions of dollars to charitable causes, including education, healthcare, and poverty reduction.
  10. Increased global cooperation: In 2019, the world saw increased cooperation on issues such as climate change, trade, and security. For example, the United States and China signed a trade deal, and the European Union and the United States agreed to a new trade agreement.

These are just a few examples of the good news from 2019. While there were certainly challenges and setbacks throughout the year, it's important to recognize the many positive developments that took place.