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Winning Scratch-Off, Business Hires Adults With Autism: Feel Good News

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This week's collection of feel-good stories includes a Maryland resident's $5 scratch-off surprise, a business in New Jersey that hires employees on the autism spectrum, and a Cleveland, Ohio, native who visited 13 Clevelands around the U.S.

Adrienne Bankert, the host of NewsNation's national morning show, Morning In America, is bringing you this week's headlines from Patch.

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MD Teacher Wins $50K After Husband Bought Lotto Ticket To Cheer Her Up

When Robyn Mejia was having a rough week, her husband brought home a $5 scratch-off to try and lift her spirits — and, oh boy, did it! Robyn scratched off the instant ticket soon after her husband brought it home. They couldn't believe their eyes when it revealed a $50,000 top prize.

Business That Hires Staff With Autism Holds Grand Opening

Beloved Bath, a Maplewood, New Jersey-based candle and bath products store founded by two moms of sons on the autism spectrum, held a ribbon-cutting on April 2 — World Autism Awareness Day — for their first physical space.

Ohio TikToker Sir Yacht Embarks On Tour Of 13 Cities Named Cleveland

This is a fun one. Sir Yacht, an Ohio-based TikToker whose birth name is Joey Kinsley, is visiting the city of Cleveland.

Which Cleveland? Well, all of them. Or at least the 13 Clevelands in the U.S. that are designated as cities or villages.


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