Some of the ones that made us smile in 2023
                                
                                
                                    (Newser) -
                                    Reading the news makes us feel plenty of emotions, many of which aren't good: sad, worried, frustrated, fearful, despondent. But others do the opposite, making us feel happy, hopeful, optimistic, warm, and joyful. Here are 15 favorites from the latter categories this year: