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After 15 years in Toronto, the Tasabehji family moved back to Damascus to open Syria's newest climbing gym and give young people a reason to stay. They're among 1.5 million Syrians returning home since the regime fell in late 2024.
Traditional Thai cuisine was designed as medicine disguised as delicious food, and now chefs are revealing the therapeutic wisdom hidden in recipes passed down for generations. From herb-packed wraps to charcoal desserts that settle stomachs, these dishes prove healthy eating has always been part of Thai culture.
A delegation from Uganda's Ministry of Education visited a South African university to learn innovative ways teachers can better assess student learning. The collaboration could transform how millions of African students are taught and tested.
Over 1,000 cancer survivors will bike through Columbus this weekend as Pelotonia celebrates raising $29.2 million for groundbreaking cancer research. Since 2009, the community-powered event has generated more than $339 million to fight cancer.
A Nebraska hospital's emergency department just earned one of the world's most prestigious nursing awards. Only two hospitals in the entire state made the cut this year.
A quick-thinking neighbor in Kissimmee ran into a burning home to rescue a bedridden man who was asleep when flames erupted through the roof. The unnamed hero pulled the man to safety before firefighters arrived at the Buena Ventura Lakes home.
A small Yorkshire trust has built a nationwide network that saved 85 tonnes of plastic tree shelters from polluting Britain's forests and hedgerows last year. The model is now expanding across England, Scotland and Wales.
A 37-year-old dialysis patient who had zero chance of finding a compatible kidney donor just received a successful transplant thanks to a repurposed cancer drug. After 12 years on the waiting list, he's now dialysis-free with excellent kidney function.
The Greater Southern Maine Riders rallied from a devastating earlier loss to clinch the State Senior Legion Baseball Championship with a 7-2 victory. Their dramatic comeback keeps their season alive and sends them to the regional tournament.
Penn State's Wind Energy Club swept the Eastern Region Collegiate Wind Competition, taking first place overall and winning three additional awards. The student team designed and built a working wind turbine prototype and proposed a full-scale wind farm project.
For the first time, Germany generated more electricity from wind and solar than fossil fuels in 2025, marking a historic shift in the country's energy landscape. Coal consumption has plummeted from over 50% to just 21% since 2000.
The July Buck Moon lit up skies worldwide on July 29, creating stunning photo opportunities from San Francisco to Turkey. Photographers captured the golden orb rising over cityscapes, natural landscapes, and even framed by a ballerina's graceful pose.
Australian scientists are launching a five-year program to help more leukemia patients stop treatment permanently. Only one in three chronic myeloid leukemia patients can safely quit therapy today, but new research aims to change that.
Tommy Cherry just set a new world record by solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded in 11.56 seconds, beating his own previous records. The 21-year-old student also coaches others in speed cubing and dreams of breaking even more records.
Intrepid Travel is bringing back 15 acres of Kenya's vital Mau Forest, planting 20,000 native trees with help from travelers who visit. The forest feeds water to the legendary Maasai Mara and Serengeti wildlife reserves.
Turkey's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point in over two decades, putting nearly 3 million people back to work. More jobs mean more families can plan for the future with confidence.
Los Angeles is transforming its car-centric identity with massive transit upgrades for the 2028 Olympics. The city aims to leave behind cleaner air, electric buses, and a network that moves hundreds of thousands without gridlock.
Two rural Ethiopian communities will soon have reliable electricity and better farming thanks to a $2 million grant funding solar mini-grids that power both homes and irrigation systems. The project combines clean energy with agriculture to transform rural livelihoods.