Hundreds of Spooky Displays for a Sweet Cause

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October 18, 2025 • 14 mins

What started as a dad’s epic Halloween display turned into a nationwide movement that raised spirits – and nearly $1 million – for kids with cancer. Meet the fish with mysterious markings that have anglers and scientists hooked. This cheese expert from Philadelphia made history at the Cheese Olympics. High school students in New York City got to chef for the country’s largest school district. Plus, Italy's oldest barista on how she's brewed up joy for generations. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo PolancoProducer: Eryn MathewsonShowrunner: Faiz JamilSenior Producer: Felicia PatinkinEditorial Support: Maya Blackstone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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