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On July 31, 1971, astronauts drove a vehicle on another world for the first time, covering over 17 miles of lunar terrain. The moon buggy revolutionized space exploration by letting astronauts venture farther than ever before.
A new project in Ghana is transforming the fashion industry by placing disabled models on mainstream runways and training them as designers and entrepreneurs. Unique by Design brings together fashion brands, educators, and advocates to prove inclusion makes good business sense.
Ezekiel Nathaniel sprinted to gold in the 400m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, clocking 48.47 seconds and bringing Nigeria's medal count to nine golds. The 23-year-old Delta State native delivered on his promise as the fastest qualifier, beating England and Jamaica to claim the title.
The UAE's Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund just welcomed its 12th cohort of game-changing startups focused on everything from healthcare to sustainability. Since 2016, the program has helped nearly 220 businesses secure over $800 million in funding and create 1,500 jobs.
A new clean energy project is bringing solar panels, EV charging stations, and powered workstations to Chicago's South Side, with one microgrid now powering 1,000 homes and emergency services. The initiative focuses on communities hit hardest by climate change, making clean energy accessible where it's needed most.
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A folk art landmark built by an Italian immigrant over 33 years is getting a massive five-acre campus upgrade with green space, 200 trees, and new public art areas. The Watts community fought for decades to preserve these towers, and now they're finally getting the investment they deserve.
Ethiopia is building a new generation of innovators to tackle climate change and transform agriculture. The government launched its 6th annual youth leadership conference focused on sustainable development and food security.
At 74, legendary coach Hugo Broos is hanging up his whistle after guiding South Africa's national team to their greatest World Cup achievement ever. His four-year journey transformed Bafana Bafana into a team that made history on football's biggest stage.
A new mapping app in West Baton Rouge Parish reunited a lost dog with his family just 10 days after launch. The technology lets residents pin lost and found pets on an interactive map, creating a community network for reunions.
Tonia Weakland is moving back into her Santa Cruz County home this week, six years after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires destroyed it. A nonprofit and army of volunteers made her dream of returning home possible.
Low water levels on the Chippewa River are leaving mussels high and dry, so a Wisconsin nature preserve is rallying volunteers to help save these unsung heroes of clean water. It's a simple act that protects creatures that work tirelessly to keep our rivers healthy.
For 15 years, volunteers in North Carolina have been transforming murky, polluted reservoirs into thriving ecosystems by planting aquatic vegetation. What started as bare, lifeless shorelines at Oak Hollow Lake has become a lush habitat that filters pollution and protects drinking water for thousands.
NASA just completed fueling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, marking the final major milestone before its August 30 launch to unlock mysteries of dark energy and thousands of distant planets. The telescope will work alongside James Webb to map how galaxies formed across billions of years.
After three decades building her acting career and raising her family in Los Angeles, "Fire Country" star Diane Farr is embracing a fresh start. The 56-year-old actress shared an emotional goodbye to the city where her dreams came true, ready to explore new adventures.
Para cyclist Devon Briggs fought back tears after winning his first Commonwealth Games gold medal, dedicating the victory to his grandmother who passed away before seeing him compete. The 22-year-old world champion set a Games record in Glasgow, proving that love and memory can fuel extraordinary achievement.
What started as a tiny roadside farm stand with two cartons of eggs has become a beloved micro bakery bringing homemade goods and self-sufficiency to a small Australian town. Two new mothers on maternity leave are working late nights to keep their shelves stocked for dozens of daily visitors.
Australian teenager Isaac Beacroft refused to back down from his Kenyan rival's taunts during the 10,000m walk, then beat him with a stunning final kick. His bold "in your dreams champ" response and strategic racing earned him gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Olympic champion Nina Kennedy didn't defend her Commonwealth Games pole vault title in Glasgow, taking silver instead of gold. Her graceful response to falling short reminds us that even the world's best athletes are beautifully human.