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Jack, 16, sings Dan Fogelberg classics while building LEGOs as his dad plays guitar, creating viral moments that comfort millions. Their rendition of "Longer" has touched viewers worldwide, including those grieving loved ones and managing PTSD.
A Netflix star with autism is celebrating an often-overlooked superpower: the capacity for overwhelming, full-body happiness. Her viral video shows what "autistic joy" really looks like.
A Danish study tracking 8,577 people for 26 years found tennis players live almost a decade longer than sedentary people. But experts say you don't need a racquet to get the same longevity benefits.
A promising viral cancer therapy just cleared a major hurdle, giving new hope to advanced melanoma patients. After two rejections, an FDA expert panel voted 10-3 to recommend Replimune's innovative treatment for review.
Japan just announced a plan to drop its consumption tax on food and drinks to just 1% for two years starting next April. The move aims to put more money in the pockets of working families struggling with living costs.
A doctor turned entrepreneur is tackling Nigeria's maternal mortality crisis with a simple idea: help women save for pregnancy care before emergencies strike. PreggiCare lets moms set aside small amounts to afford the care that could save their lives.
A daily pill form of semaglutide (the drug in Ozempic) helped people with alcohol use disorder drink less heavily in a University of Colorado trial. The breakthrough suggests these medications could offer new hope for treating addiction beyond their current uses.
Google patched more security flaws in Chrome during June 2025 than in the previous two years combined, thanks to artificial intelligence. The breakthrough signals a major shift in how companies can protect users from cyber threats.
California is turning conservation into a paid fishing tournament with prizes up to $800 for catching invasive pikeminnow in the Eel River. The two-month derby helps protect native fish while giving 1.7 million licensed anglers a chance to win cash.
Kenya is emerging as Africa's next manufacturing powerhouse, with exports to neighboring countries jumping 17.7% in 2022 and major investments positioning the nation to lead continental trade. The shift could create thousands of skilled jobs and transform an economy ready to export to 1.3 billion people.
A mathematician used AI to crack a puzzle that stumped experts since 1884, and the answer was simple enough to fit in one social media post. This breakthrough shows artificial intelligence might excel at finding needles in haystacks, even when the needle turns out to be surprisingly straightforward.
Arturo Estrada, the final surviving member of Frida Kahlo's inner circle of students known as "Los Fridos," celebrates his 101st birthday today. The acclaimed Mexican artist spent over a decade learning from Kahlo and Diego Rivera before building his own remarkable career spanning nearly eight decades.
After a 15-month pause to stop a dangerous parasite, the United States will resume importing cattle from Mexico in August thanks to successful cross-border teamwork. The reopening will help ranchers on both sides of the border and restore a vital economic partnership.
Dozens of volunteers in Mexico City just assembled a 328-foot torta weighing over 3,400 pounds, earning official Guinness World Record certification. The massive sandwich was then sliced up and shared free with thousands of hungry fairgoers.
When temperatures soared across Europe, Prague Zoo delivered tonnes of ice to help their polar bears beat the heat. Twin bears Aluet and Gregor turned the frozen delivery into pure joy.
Thailand is solving the biggest headache for electric vehicle drivers by connecting all charging stations into a single network. No more juggling multiple apps or guessing which stations actually work.
A group of middle schoolers didn't just learn about farming in a classroom. They designed an entire 5-acre working farm that now feeds hundreds of families while teaching 700 students real-world skills.
Tech employees inspired by a single podcast are pouring millions into animal welfare, with one fundraiser reaching its $250,000 goal in under two days. The movement shows how young tech workers are reshaping philanthropy by giving early and giving big.