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Updated cholesterol treatment guidelines just expanded eligibility to 55% of U.S. adults, with women and older adults gaining the most access to life-saving preventive care. The change represents one of the largest expansions of preventive heart disease treatment in recent history.
A groundbreaking cancer drug tested on the International Space Station is now being given to patients at UC San Diego, offering hope for people with blood cancers that have no good treatment options. The drug could eventually help treat more than 20 different types of cancer.
NASA is swapping out military vehicles for Tesla Cybertrucks as emergency escape vehicles at its next SpaceX launch. The electric pickups will help astronauts and ground crew evacuate quickly if something goes wrong during the Crew-13 mission in September.
America's aging electrical grid is getting a high-tech upgrade through a new training program that teaches engineers how to use artificial intelligence to prevent blackouts and handle surging energy demands. The initiative addresses a critical gap as data centers and extreme weather push our power systems to the breaking point.
The Michigan Supreme Court just handed environmental groups and tribal nations a major victory in their fight to protect the Great Lakes. The ruling requires state regulators to consider the full environmental impact of a controversial oil pipeline project before giving it the green light.
Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, was found stranded 5,000 miles from home on a Welsh beach in 2023. After two years of rehabilitation and bureaucratic hurdles, he's finally headed back to the Gulf of Mexico.
When a peppermint lodged in Oliver Webb's throat at a Michigan mall, bartender Devon Forrest used his month-old CPR training to save the six-year-old's life. The grateful family returned two weeks later to thank the hero who acted without hesitation.
When U.S. airspace closed on September 11, 2001, the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland welcomed 7,000 stranded passengers with open arms. Their extraordinary kindness turned one of history's darkest days into a story of humanity at its finest.
A Dallas photographer spotted a surprise proposal while shooting another couple's engagement photos and made a split-second decision that gave complete strangers a priceless gift. The spontaneous act of kindness resulted in stunning photos the couple never expected to have.
When John Borek's HOA threatened to sue over his Halloween dinosaurs, he moved them to his car wash and created one of Austin's most beloved attractions. Now the Jurassic Car Wash has been passed to a new generation committed to keeping the magic alive.
The most complete solar eclipse in 37 years arrives next week, offering millions a chance to witness the moon fully covering the sun. Here's how to watch this celestial wonder safely.
Compact nuclear reactors the size of two soccer fields are moving from submarines to communities, promising clean energy in half the construction time of traditional plants. China and Russia already have two operating, with more countries racing to build these mini power sources.
Egypt's government initiative has equipped over 2,700 university students with artificial intelligence skills in just four years, preparing young people for tomorrow's jobs. This year alone, more than 1,000 students created 445 AI projects focused on solving real-world problems.
Farmers across southern Africa are tripling their harvests with a drought-resistant chickpea that thrives without expensive fertilizer. The breakthrough is transforming food security in regions where climate change has devastated traditional crops.
Narok County just passed groundbreaking legislation guaranteeing at least 2% of its annual revenue to wildlife conservation, making communities real partners in protecting the Greater Mara Ecosystem. The new law creates a dedicated fund to support local conservancies while compensating families affected by human-wildlife conflict.
Widows in coastal Kenya are rebuilding their lives with a pest-resistant cotton that triples harvests and brings home steady income. What was once a dying industry now employs 15,000 farmers and produces 60% of the nation's cotton.
Four young American runners shattered the championship record in the mixed 4x400m relay at home in Eugene, crossing the finish line in 3:15.31 as the crowd chanted their names. The team credited visualization and trust in their training for the victory that set the tone for the rest of the championships.
Four young American runners just rewrote the record books, blasting through the mixed 4x400m relay in an astonishing 3:15.31 at the World U20 Championships. Their performance shattered their own world record by over two seconds and gave the competition no chance to catch up.