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After more than four decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally counting its population again, giving millions like 28-year-old Heritier Ramazani their first chance to be officially recognized by their own country. The digital census could help 112 million people access identity documents and government services for the first time.
Four hundred Tennessee students now have access to flight simulators, industrial kitchens, and firefighting gear at a brand new $15 million Innovation Center. The facility is preparing teens for real careers, whether they're headed to college or straight to work.
A 14-year-old cancer survivor got the surprise of his life when union workers who saw him at a charity bike ride pooled their money to buy him a brand new Trek road bike. The gift came just days after his birthday, proving kindness still rides strong in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania State Representative Bridget Kosierowski is cancer-free after early detection through a routine mammogram led to successful treatment. Her message to women everywhere: don't skip your screenings.
When Reona Burnett was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, she chose service over surrender. Now cancer-free, she's teaching others that healing means caring for yourself too.
A brave bystander tackled and restrained a jewelry thief in broad daylight, refusing to let go even after being pepper-sprayed during the struggle. His courage helped police arrest a suspect allegedly targeting women in Miami's Brickell neighborhood.
A brave bystander in Miami's Brickell neighborhood refused to let pepper spray stop him from catching a jewelry thief who'd been preying on local sellers. His quick action ended a crime spree and got a suspect off the streets.
One writer ditched plastic kitchen items and discovered healthier, surprisingly easy alternatives that make food taste better. From loose-leaf tea to glass storage, these swaps prove going plastic-free is simpler than you think.
Electric vehicles have become cheaper than hybrid cars globally for the first time, making clean transportation accessible to millions more people. Affordable batteries and competitive pricing from Chinese automakers are accelerating the shift to zero-emission driving in emerging markets.
Scientists discovered that life on Earth might have emerged not once, but twice, with bacteria and archaea evolving separately from a shared ancestor that wasn't fully alive. This groundbreaking finding rewrites our understanding of how chemistry became biology 4.2 billion years ago.
Scientists discovered that birdsong follows the same fundamental pattern as human language, a finding that challenges what makes human communication unique. The breakthrough could reveal how animals learn their complex songs.
Connecticut's $6.2 billion offshore wind farm is nearly complete, with 60 of 65 turbines already installed and generating clean energy for southern New England. Despite federal opposition and delays, the project will be finished by year's end, marking a major milestone in renewable energy.
Corey Alston just earned a Guinness World Record for weaving the world's largest sweetgrass basket, standing over four feet tall. His massive creation celebrates a 300-year-old Gullah tradition and puts a nearly forgotten art form back in the spotlight.
Scientists discovered that astronauts preparing for Mars missions face an unexpected challenge: too much togetherness can hurt team performance. A 10-month Antarctica experiment shows how to better prepare crews for long space journeys.
Eight pubs in Bolton are inviting locals to nominate everyday heroes who make their neighborhoods better. Winners will receive recognition and help direct £1,000 donations to local charities.
Saudi Arabia's green finance sector has exploded to $8.9 billion, funding solar farms, clean transportation, and sustainable infrastructure that's already cutting 217,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The Kingdom is proving that economic growth and environmental progress can happen together.
A UN agricultural fund has issued over $1 billion in sustainability bonds since 2022 and now wants Saudi investors to help transform rural farming worldwide. The partnership could combine Saudi resources with proven expertise that's already raised incomes for 188 million people.
Great Britain and Northern Ireland's under-20 relay team broke a world record on day two of the World U20 Championships. The young athletes proved Britain's track future is in incredible hands.