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Istanbul has officially set the world record for the largest street cat population, with up to 250,000 felines living as beloved community pets throughout the city. The Turkish metropolis, nicknamed "Catstanbul," has cared for its cats for centuries through a unique culture of collective ownership.
Thousands of wind, solar, and battery projects stuck waiting for years just got a green light to connect to America's power grid. A federal court ruling protects reforms that will finally clear the backlog and bring cheaper, cleaner energy to millions.
Ethiopia generated over 35,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity this year, a 21 percent jump from last year. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam now powers more than half the country's electrical output.
Six African startups just completed a nine-day Italian journey that connected them with 80 investors and opened doors to European markets. Now a new acceleration program in Nairobi will help even more African founders scale globally.
Andrew McMahon was diagnosed with leukemia at just 22 while touring with his band. Now he's headlining Pelotonia's cancer research fundraiser as rates of young adult cancer climb 20% in Ohio.
Dr. Shirley Reese survived 45 days of wrongful imprisonment as a teenager fighting segregation. Now she's making sure the world knows what happened to the Leesburg Stockade Girls.
A Vietnam helicopter gunner turned softball coach teamed up with his adopted Filipina daughter to write a middle-grade novel about belonging. Their book "Tatay's Team: The Kindness Club" transforms JoAnn Miller's real experiences into a story teaching kids to lift each other up.
Instead of heading to the beach this summer, 82 church volunteers from Michigan and North Carolina chose to spend their vacation delivering food and fixing homes in West Virginia. For many, it's become the best vacation they've ever taken.
Flood victims in West Virginia now have a direct line to help thanks to volunteers who set up a coordination hotline connecting residents with free cleanup, repairs, and supplies. The HOPE Trailer is bringing together local volunteers and nonprofits from across the country to rebuild communities house by house.
A mammoth skeleton discovered in 1988 sat under a North Dakota garage for 35 years until scientists finally got permission to dig it up. Now they're uncovering one of the most complete mammoth finds in state history.
Scientists discovered tiger fossils in a Philippine cave that prove these big cats roamed the island over 20,000 years ago. The bones also reveal how prehistoric humans may have lived alongside these majestic predators.
Insurance professionals and interns teamed up for Bermuda's first charity pickleball tournament, rallying behind mental health services and disability support. Eighty participants turned friendly competition into meaningful donations for two local organizations.
A year-round camp serving people with disabilities just received a major boost from a local women's group. The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley chose GabbaCamp as their 2026 Charity of the Year, delivering a generous donation to expand its mission.
Spain's controversial plan to farm one million octopuses annually has been abandoned after a five-year battle with animal welfare advocates. The victory has sparked a wave of pre-emptive bans across the US and proposals in multiple countries.
After 25 years of bringing AFL action and $23.6 million annually to Launceston, the Hawthorn Hawks are playing their final seasons before Tasmania's own team debuts in 2028. The bittersweet goodbye comes with hope that the new Tasmania Devils will keep the economic magic alive.
As New Zealand's greyhound racing ban takes effect, a dedicated transition agency is working to rehome 1,400 retired racing dogs with welfare checks included. Another 150 dogs will continue racing in Australia, where the sport remains legal.
When wildfires forced 224,000 people from their homes in France, Australia answered the call by sending elite firefighting teams and aircraft. It's a powerful reminder that when disaster strikes, nations stand together.
Supermarkets across the UK are pulling disposable barbecues from shelves nationwide after a summer of record wildfires. The voluntary move, sparked by one MP's campaign, shows how businesses can act fast when communities need protection.