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The iconic singer's journey from joint pain to a Parkinson's diagnosis reveals how similar symptoms can delay recognition of the neurological condition. Her story is helping others understand when to seek specialized care.
Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine, one of Christianity's most influential thinkers, have been authenticated after hiding in a medieval manuscript for centuries. The discovery reveals surprising new insights about redemption and second chances.
A New Delhi company has successfully tested a revolutionary jet engine that uses controlled explosions instead of spinning turbines. The breakthrough could make supersonic flight simpler, cheaper, and more reliable.
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South African postgraduate students are launching successful small businesses to fund their studies, turning a funding gap into an unexpected path to entrepreneurship. While government support falls short, these students are building self-reliance and discovering business skills that will serve them long after graduation.
Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory just promoted over 3,500 government workers based on merit and competitive exams. The move shows a renewed commitment to recognizing hard work and keeping public service careers moving forward.
Chile is building nearly 5 gigawatts of battery storage and massive solar farms, putting the country on track to hit its 2030 clean energy goals years early. The $3.8 billion investment represents one of the world's most ambitious renewable energy transformations.
After wildfires scorched North Wales countryside, workers at an aerospace company stepped up to help nature heal. Their £300 donation supports habitat restoration and wildlife protection across the damaged region.
Young adults are ditching their screens for birdwatching, mahjong, and jigsaw puzzles. The same hobbies their grandparents enjoyed are now the hottest trend among 18 to 29 year olds.
A wearable device costing just one rupee per day is helping doctors detect pregnancy complications early across rural India. Built by an engineer who watched his sister struggle to access care, it's already supported 3 million mothers.
A failing geothermal plant in New Mexico went from near-collapse to full capacity in just one year after a company drilled one deeper well in the right spot. The success could unlock hidden potential at struggling geothermal sites across America.
Kenya just closed a major loophole in fighting financial crime. New regulations now let investigators seize cryptocurrency wallets linked to fraud, money laundering, and terrorism with court approval.
Audrey Ericksen came home to play basketball at NC State as a walk-on, willing to pay her own way just for the chance to compete. Two weeks later, her coach surprised her by ripping up a $30,000 tuition bill and awarding her a full scholarship.
New research shows toddlers who ate less sugar in their first two years had sharper brains decades later. Scientists studied UK sugar rationing after World War Two to uncover the lasting power of early nutrition.
USC researchers discovered that people debunking COVID-19 misinformation on Twitter had larger followings and older accounts than those spreading false claims. The findings offer hope that truth has a built-in advantage on social media.
Scientists discovered that nutritious meals send signals from your gut to your brain that actively help form stronger memories. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Mark Rober, the viral YouTube creator behind glitter bomb traps and backyard engineering marvels, is on a mission to transform how America's classrooms teach science. His secret weapon? Making curiosity so contagious that students can't look away.
Angharad Evans calls herself a "nervous swimmer" who doesn't dare dream of medals. She just won two Commonwealth Games golds for Scotland by keeping her expectations rock-bottom.
A Chihuahua-sized mixed breed rescued from an elderly couple now patrols with Mexico's National Guard in full uniform. The pint-sized recruit has become the unit's most beloved member and a viral sensation.