Today’s episode dives into the news that two major food manufacturers are cutting artificial food dyes from their products. There’s also the dating boot camp that partially inspired Netflix’s hit show “Love on the Spectrum,” a new loan scheme aimed at helping college students, and the heroic vet saving animals affected by the war in Ukraine. This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com.

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