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Two Women Opened India's First Girls' School in 1848
When society said girls shouldn't learn, Savitribai Phule and Fatima Sheikh opened a school anyway. Their friendship changed the future for millions of Indian girls.
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Randeep Hooda Supports Relief for 178,000 Stranded in Assam
When devastating floods left 178,000 people stranded in Assam, Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda stepped away from the spotlight to support relief efforts on the ground. His response reflects a pattern of using celebrity influence for environmental and humanitarian causes.
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planet
Pune Startup Puts Solar Roofs on Electric Three-Wheelers
A new company in India is solving the charging problem for commercial drivers by putting solar panels directly on electric three-wheelers. The vehicles generate power while driving, so operators spend less time plugged in and more time earning.
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innovation
India Startup Builds Fingerprick Blood Test Machine
A Delhi company is developing a portable device that delivers complete blood count results in minutes from a single fingerprick, potentially bringing critical diagnostics to millions in rural clinics. The technology could eliminate day-long waits that sometimes mean the difference between early treatment and crisis.
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India's EV Industry to Create 40M Jobs by 2030
India's electric vehicle revolution is about to become the country's biggest job creator, with up to 40 million new positions expected by 2030. This isn't just about assembly lines, it's a complete transformation into engineering, battery tech, and energy systems across the nation.
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Bangalore Startup Uses AI to Speed Up Drug Discovery
A Bangalore company is using artificial intelligence to predict which drug candidates will fail before years of lab work are wasted. Their first discovery is now ready for clinical trials targeting a rare muscle disease.
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kindness
91 Kids Read 431 Books at Paden City Summer Program
A small West Virginia library turned summer break into a reading adventure for 91 children, who checked out 431 books while meeting zoo animals and learning magic tricks. The Paden City Library's success shows what happens when a community rallies around its youngest readers.
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LA Schools Close Black Achievement Gap in Historic Turnaround
Black students in Los Angeles Unified School District are outpacing districtwide growth in test scores for the first time, thanks to targeted support programs. The progress proves that focused investment in vulnerable student populations lifts everyone up.
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planet
Britain Shatters Solar Record With 14.4% Clean Energy
The sun powered more of Britain's grid in July than ever before, with solar hitting 14.4% of all electricity generation. It's a milestone that proves clean energy isn't just the future, it's happening right now.
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China Builds New Hydrogen Storage Facility in Shaanxi
A groundbreaking solid-state hydrogen storage facility just broke ground in northwest China, promising safer and more practical clean energy solutions. The 21,500-square-foot plant will transform how we store hydrogen for everyday use.
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Fan Catches MLB Debut Home Run in Hat He Bought 10 Minutes Earlier
A Yankees fan caught rookie George Lombard Jr.'s first career home run in a hat he'd purchased just minutes before. The magical moment capped off a 12-year-old's birthday trip that the family will never forget.
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planet
Brazil's "Desert" Fills With Lagoons Every Year
A coastal park in Brazil looks like a desert but transforms into a mosaic of sparkling freshwater lagoons each rainy season. UNESCO just recognized this natural wonder as a World Heritage site.
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innovation
Space Mini-Labs Automate Research, Speed Cancer Treatments
Tiny automated laboratories aboard the International Space Station are running dozens of experiments at once, growing crystals in zero gravity that could revolutionize cancer treatments here on Earth. These mini-labs do the science work while astronauts focus on other missions.
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planet
NASA Rover Captures Earth Hidden Behind Martian Moon
For the first time in human history, a spacecraft has photographed Earth disappearing behind another object from the surface of another planet. NASA's Perseverance rover caught our home world playing cosmic peek-a-boo with Mars' moon Phobos.
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NASA Joins Artemis III Modules for 4-Astronaut Moon Mission
NASA has assembled the spacecraft that will carry four astronauts on a critical Moon mission test flight. The Artemis III Orion capsule came together at Kennedy Space Center, marking a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface.
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innovation
Plastic Bottles Transformed Into High-Grade Engine Oil
Scientists discovered how to turn one of the world's most stubborn plastics into premium lubricants worth far more than the original material. The breakthrough could finally make recycling PVC profitable while cleaning up a major source of pollution.
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planet
Drone Captures World's First Humpback Whale Birth on Video
A commercial drone pilot in Australia filmed a humpback whale giving birth off the coast, capturing what researchers believe is the first complete drone footage of this rare event. The stunning moment celebrates one of conservation's greatest comebacks, as humpback populations have rebounded from near extinction to nearly 50,000 along Australia's coast.
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Jemima Lines Makes America's Cup History for Britain
After 90 years, a British woman will race in the America's Cup again. Jemima Lines joins the historic GB1 team as sailing's oldest competition opens its doors to women.
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