CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’
Mar 21, 2026
London dads learn braiding to bond with their daughters and rethink masculinity. Two pay phones across the U.S. reconnect different generations through surprise calls. A new device offers personalized Parkinson's care in real time. A Rhode Island high school hockey team finishes its season after tragic loss in a story that feels cinematic. An abandoned macaque makes heartwarming social progress.
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Dads Learn Hair To Connect With Daughters
- Fathers in London formed Pints and Ponytails to learn daughters' hair styling while sharing conversation and support.
- Hosts Matt Lewis Carter and Lawrence Price run sold-out sessions where dads practice ponytails, buns, and French braids on mannequins.
Payphones Create Random Cross-Generational Conversations
- A pair of linked payphones connects college students in Boston with seniors in Reno to bridge intergenerational loneliness.
- Matter Neuroscience created an automated direct line so boomers and Gen Z can leave voicemails or pick up spontaneous calls.
Get Off Your Phone And Meet People
- Try stepping away from screens and join activities alone to meet new people and build relationships.
- Kyla Kessler suggests getting off phones and engaging in solo outings to connect with others in person.