Good News of the Day - Feb. 26

Welcome to the first "finding the good" blog post, contributed this week by Ivy Richter.

1. Moderna, a biotech company that utilizes messenger RNA to develop drugs and vaccines, have developed an experimental vaccine for the widespread coronavirus, and it is ready for human testing.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/drugmaker-moderna-delivers-first-coronavirus-vaccine-for-human-testing-11582579099

2. Harvey Weinstein, the former high profile film producer, was found guilty of sex crimes, pushing the #metoo movement in a positive direction forward.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/nyregion/harvey-weinstein-trial-rape-verdict.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

3. Following the tragic death of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, the Los Angeles community gathered at the Staples Center for a heartwarming tribute. Beautiful words were spoken and heartfelt lyrics sang in a somber and love-filled gathering.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/sports/kobe-gianna-bryant-memorial.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage