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NASA astronaut Anil Menon just floated outside the International Space Station for his first-ever spacewalk, marking a major milestone in his space career. The historic moment shows how far human exploration has come, with astronauts now routinely working 250 miles above Earth.
A golfer in Cincinnati captured the terrifying moment lightning struck him while filming friends during a storm. He's recovering with minor injuries and sharing an important safety lesson.
Canals in British and Irish cities cool neighborhoods up to 50 meters from their banks, dropping temperatures by more than 2°C during heatwaves. This discovery could help millions of people stay safer as extreme heat becomes more common.
Norway just announced its most ambitious energy reform in years, cutting red tape to speed up clean power projects. The changes could transform how quickly the country builds wind farms and power lines to meet soaring electricity demand.
Norway just announced sweeping reforms to speed up renewable energy projects, slashing grid application processing to just two years. The changes promise to fast-track the country's clean energy future while keeping local communities in control.
A school district proved that opening "gifted" programs to more students doesn't water down results, it lifts everyone up. The success challenges everything we thought we knew about selective education.
Elementary schools in St. Mary's County, Maryland are rolling out redesigned report cards that make it easier for parents to understand exactly how their kids are progressing each quarter. A team of 40 teachers, district leaders, and parents spent a year creating a clearer rating system that shows what students should know right now, not just at year's end.
Students in South Carolina's Lexington School District Two just achieved their highest standardized test scores in more than five years. The gains came across math, science, and English, with 24 students earning perfect scores.
Marine biologist Célia Macamo is protecting Mozambique's disappearing mangrove forests by proving their worth in the fight against climate change. Her soil sampling work generates carbon credits that pay communities to preserve these coastal lifesavers instead of clearing them for development.
Ondo State, Nigeria just made a powerful statement: people with albinism deserve equal opportunities, protection, and respect. The government distributed sunscreen, sunblock, and cash assistance to 360 families while pledging to end discrimination.
Edo State's new police commissioner is promising something powerful: every officer will treat every resident with respect. CP Patrick Daor is opening his doors to the community and committing to accountability in law enforcement.
Nigerian customs officers intercepted over 220 shipments of illegal goods worth $2 million, including dangerous drugs and banned items threatening local industries. The operation also recovered nearly $500,000 in lost tax revenue while protecting communities from harmful substances.
African universities are launching new programs to help inventors protect their ideas after millions of innovations went unprotected. The continent is now training researchers to turn their discoveries into commercial success stories.
A year after a historic Washington summit, Armenia and Azerbaijan are celebrating unprecedented stability and a major transit project that's bringing former rivals together. The "Trump Route" will soon connect the nations and end decades of isolation.
A three-year study at Duke University shows that an Alzheimer's drug called lecanemab is helping patients slow disease progression and hold onto precious time. Nearly 80% of patients continued treatment for a full year, offering new hope for those in early stages of the disease.
Nearly 750,000 young Brits now birdwatch regularly, turning one of the country's oldest hobbies into its second-fastest growing pastime. From sunrise canoe trips to viral bird videos, Gen Z is proving nature watching isn't just for retirees anymore.
The Smithsonian Institution marks 180 years since a British scientist who never visited America donated his fortune to build the world's largest museum complex. Today, 19 free museums in Washington DC welcome millions of visitors annually, proving knowledge should be accessible to everyone.
Boys as young as 2 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy showed remarkable improvements in just 12 weeks when treated early with a safer alternative to steroids. Researchers say starting treatment before symptoms appear could protect muscles before they're lost forever.