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After 40 years of turning a rental house into a mural-covered masterpiece, an art teacher got evicted so the landlord's family could claim her work. Her response was brilliantly simple: she took her art with her.
British travelers are staying home in record numbers this summer, with 25.2 million adults choosing staycations over foreign trips. The surprise driver? A booming food scene that's turning UK holidays into culinary adventures.
David Culver from Franklin County earned Arkansas 4-H's top scholarship award of $8,000, part of nearly $92,000 distributed to young leaders across the state. Five local students also qualified for the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta through their outstanding community work.
South Korea just started construction on its largest solar farm ever, a 400 MW complex that will power 130,000 homes while sharing $105 million in profits with local communities. The project transforms unused saline land into clean energy and jobs.
A kid-sized robot named Robin is helping children stay calm during scary medical procedures at hospitals and dental clinics across the country. The friendly bot from Expper Technologies acts like a peer, listening without judgment and distracting anxious young patients.
In just his second career at-bat, Nationals rookie Andrew Pinckney launched his first hit into the record books with a 402-foot home run. The 2023 fourth-round pick crushed a pitch from one of baseball's best pitchers, announcing his arrival in spectacular fashion.
Nearly 20,000 Americans now call Mexico City home, transforming the capital into a creative culinary hub that celebrates cross-border culture. The immigration story nobody talks about is writing a delicious new chapter.
Western Tidewater's annual Relay for Life returns to Smithfield on September 19, introducing a first-ever Kids Walk alongside survivor celebrations. Last year's event raised over $51,000 to support cancer research and patient programs.
When union members saw 13-year-old cancer survivor Carter Boyle riding an old bicycle at a charity fundraiser, they took up a collection to surprise him with a brand new Trek road bike. The heartwarming gesture came just days after his birthday, bringing together family, union workers, and foundation staff to celebrate his strength.
Tanzania grows thousands of tons of cotton each year but imports most of its fabric from China. New factories and investment zones are closing this gap, creating hundreds of jobs and keeping more money at home.
Three U.S. Army marksmen dominated a 524-competitor field at the Northeast's toughest shooting championship, taking home division titles through precision and discipline. Their victories showcase military excellence translating to competitive success.
On August 12, millions will watch the moon completely block the sun during a rare total solar eclipse visible across Iceland, Spain, and the Arctic Circle. NASA will livestream the celestial show starting at 1:15 PM EDT.
When a two-year-old humpback whale got tangled in a gillnet near Petersburg, Alaska, a team of trained volunteers spent hours in murky waters to set it free. After more than 30 attempts and expert help from a federal whale rescue coordinator, they watched the young whale swim away to safety.
On August 6, 2012, NASA successfully landed its largest Mars rover using a never-before-tried "sky crane" maneuver that gently lowered the car-sized robot on cables. The daring touchdown proved that massive scientific equipment could safely reach the Red Planet's surface, opening new possibilities for space exploration.
A Japanese Earth-observing satellite reached orbit early Wednesday morning aboard a Rocket Lab rocket, marking another milestone in building a 36-satellite constellation that will monitor our planet around the clock. The launch succeeded after a last-second abort delayed the mission by five weeks.
A successful Ghanaian businessman is fully funding a new 250-bed dormitory at his alma mater, becoming the first private citizen to sponsor an entire education infrastructure project. The $18.7 million donation will give students at Achimota School modern, safe housing.
A 79-year-old grandfather from Pompano Beach became Florida's second person to try a breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment, and he says it's transforming his life. His progress offers hope to millions of families watching loved ones battle memory loss.
Private schools across Uganda are planting seven million trees to restore ecosystems and protect communities from climate change. The nationwide campaign kicked off at a river known for destructive flooding, bringing together students, teachers, and local communities.