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A woman who survived a devastating 2011 train crash that killed 40 people is now helping others navigate chronic illness. Her journey from trauma to purpose shows how healing ourselves can mean helping others heal too.
When sweltering classrooms made learning unbearable, students at a school in northern India peacefully protested for basic facilities. Their voices brought fans, furniture, and a powerful lesson in civic action.
A Bengaluru scientist hasn't paid a water bill since 1995 by catching rainwater at home, and he says apartment dwellers can do the same. Even a small balcony can harvest thousands of litres per year for less than the cost of two water tankers.
A global health agency discovered that switching away from oil-based ingredients could cut HIV medication costs by up to 15% while helping the planet. The finding offers hope for making essential medicines more affordable and sustainable.
Joseph Simukoko and Mwiche Mukoma turned a failed export deal into Green Giraffe, an AI startup helping thousands of African farmers access premium markets. Their technology solves the compliance barriers that keep smallholder farmers locked out of global trade.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a groundbreaking trial to test whether semaglutide, a drug already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. More than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers will participate in the study that could unlock a new path to recovery for thousands struggling with substance abuse.
China just set a global record by shipping 3,750 tonnes of green ammonia to South Korea, marking the largest single export of this clean fuel alternative. Meanwhile, Europe's hydrogen infrastructure is rapidly taking shape with 12 major projects already under construction.
For the first time ever, solar energy powered more than one-fifth of the European Union's electricity demand for three straight months. The milestone marks a dramatic shift toward clean energy across the continent, with some countries seeing solar provide nearly half their power.
Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry proved that professional relationships can heal when he welcomed back edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney after a rocky 2022 departure. His philosophy of not defining people by their worst moments offers a refreshing take in the high-stakes world of professional sports.
A simple liquid painted on cavities stopped tooth decay in over half of young children's teeth without needles or drills. The affordable treatment works for kids as young as one year old.
After 20 years cycling in and out of jail, Jodi Whitt now works inside the same Topeka facility helping other women break free. A local Rotary club created the program that transformed her life and dozens of others.
Scotland's Melanie Woods proved her Paralympic racing prowess by winning the same Commonwealth Games gold medal twice after officials ordered a controversial re-race. The wheelchair racer broke her own Games record both times in front of her home crowd in Glasgow.
More than 104 million Mexicans now use the internet, with rural areas seeing dramatic growth that's closing the digital divide faster than anyone expected. Over the past five years, rural internet use jumped from 51% to 75%, cutting the urban-rural gap in half.
Over 300 Hong Kong secondary students spent six months learning to build AI solutions that actually work for real social problems. The IdeaPOP! program taught them that good intentions need business thinking to create lasting change.
A breast cancer survivor celebrates over a decade of healthy living while sharing how her journey reshaped her entire family's approach to wellness. Her story proves that cancer can sometimes spark positive, lasting change across generations.
Over 8,000 cyclists will pedal through Columbus this weekend to fund cancer research, including a record-breaking 1,000+ cancer survivors. The annual Pelotonia Ride Weekend has raised $350 million since 2009 and is aiming to break last year's $29.2 million record.
When a car crashed into a gas pump and burst into flames in Covington, Tennessee, two strangers ran toward the fire instead of away. Thanks to their quick thinking and a nurse who happened to be nearby, the unconscious driver is alive and recovering.
A backyard radio telescope built for $70 proves anyone can measure the invisible force holding our galaxy together. Amateur astronomers are now confirming dark matter's existence from their own homes.