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Peru slashed childhood stunting from 31% to just 12% between 2000 and 2023, proving that dramatic progress against child poverty is possible. The secret? Economic growth paired with smart social programs that work together.
Two young disease survivors will share their stories through an innovative dinner event that pairs each chapter of their journey with a custom dish and song. All proceeds support families battling childhood cancer and sickle cell disease.
A Sheffield man walked into what he thought was his anniversary party and found himself face to face with the stranger who saved his life. Kevin McNicholl's stem cell donation gave Stephen Cutts a second chance after acute myeloid leukemia nearly took everything.
Ferrari's polarizing electric Luce sparked fierce debate among purists, but Chinese buyers snapped up the entire 2026 production run in under two months. The luxury carmaker hit its 500-unit sales target before critics could finish complaining.
Iowa State senior Owen Sawyer just became the first golfer in 24 years to win back-to-back Iowa Amateur Championships, capping his victory with a flawless final round. The hometown hero's historic performance earned him a shot at the national stage.
After a two-year absence, St. Monica's Senior High School clinched their return to Ghana's prestigious National Science and Maths Quiz with a nail-biting one-point victory. The all-girls school held their nerve in the final round to secure one of the Ashanti Region's coveted championship spots.
Deep beneath underwater volcanoes, Earth runs a natural gold factory that scientists just mapped for the first time. The discovery reveals how our planet has been concentrating precious metals for millions of years.
A 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast saved a drowning man by roping him with a lasso during a Fourth of July weekend emergency. His quick thinking and hours of practice turned a terrifying moment into a Hollywood-worthy rescue.
Dunedin's proven success in protecting native wildlife just earned a major boost with $3.9 million in new government funding. The investment will expand predator removal efforts across Otago's coastline, building on the region's already impressive track record.
University of Illinois researchers combined microwave and conventional frying to create healthier French fries that absorb far less oil while keeping their signature crunch. The breakthrough could transform how we enjoy fried foods without sacrificing flavor.
Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Mary Autrey became the first honoree in a new nationwide campaign celebrating community volunteers. The Indianapolis veteran has spent decades helping homeless veterans and mentoring young people after 22 years of military service.
A nonprofit founder who's helped clean Hawaii's coastlines for 13 years is challenging a longtime lawmaker with a zero-corporate-money campaign. Kahi Pacarro's grassroots approach highlights a growing push for campaign finance reform in local politics.
Clean Power Alliance just secured a 20-year deal for a massive solar and battery project that will power 84,000 homes with clean energy at a fixed price. The project brings 500 construction jobs to a disadvantaged area while slashing carbon emissions equal to taking 22,000 cars off the road.
Michigan just multiplied its town rewards program by four, offering communities up to $5,000 per megawatt for hosting solar, wind, and battery projects. The money has already funded everything from fire trucks to playground equipment in 51 towns.
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A premature giraffe calf named Milani is defying expectations after surviving a cesarean section at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. No known giraffe has ever survived this procedure before.
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A sculpture honoring a vanished island in the Solomon Islands will transform into a living reef, celebrating a climate activist while warning the world about rising seas. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the piece where Kale Island disappeared a decade ago.
An amateur linguist used artificial intelligence to potentially decode Linear A, a 3,500-year-old language that has stumped experts for a century. The breakthrough shows how AI can supercharge human creativity in solving history's oldest puzzles.
Two rural Ethiopian communities are getting renewable energy mini-grids that will power not just homes, but entire agricultural operations. The innovative project combines electricity access with irrigation and farming productivity, creating a model that could transform rural Africa.