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Australians bought more electric vehicles in the first half of 2026 than all of last year combined, with EVs now making up nearly a quarter of new car sales. The shift shows drivers taking control of their future as fuel prices spike.
Garrett Kaalund returned from a season-ending injury to win his first national championship at the USATF Outdoor Championships. Fellow USC Trojans swept the podium and claimed multiple titles across the four-day competition.
Former LSU softball standouts Aliyah Andrews and Sahvanna Jaquish just won the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship with the Utah Talons. The dynamic duo helped sweep the Chicago Bandits in back-to-back games to claim the title.
A tiny fraction of Earth's oceans contains enough critical minerals to power humanity for 50,000 years, and scientists just figured out how to extract them. New technology could transform seawater into our most abundant energy source while solving supply chain problems.
A young man who lost his job during the pandemic found new purpose through a volunteer conservation program at a Shropshire farm. Michael Reynolds went from struggling with his mental health to becoming a dedicated weekly volunteer with dreams of a career in conservation.
Interior designers use simple lighting, color, and furniture strategies to make compact hotel rooms feel spacious and elegant. These budget-friendly tricks work just as well at home, no renovation required.
A Wyoming company is testing a wind turbine that sits just 80 feet high and costs a tenth of traditional turbines. If it works, cheap wind power could reach places tall towers never could.
Australia just became the first country to legalize prescription psychedelic therapy for PTSD and depression, and clinics are already opening in four major cities. More than 2.5 million Australians living with these conditions now have access to breakthrough treatments showing lasting results.
After a tough debut tour, Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bounced back to make history as the youngest player ever to win Player of the Series in men's international cricket. The 15-year-old dominated Zimbabwe with 151 runs across three matches, proving that setbacks can fuel comebacks.
After facing racist abuse online, Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo chose love over hate with a powerful message. Her response shows how dignity defeats bigotry.
Ocean cleanup teams say the smartest way to prevent microplastics is surprisingly simple: grab the big stuff before it breaks down. One bottle removed today stops thousands of tiny fragments tomorrow.
Ethiopia just celebrated the graduation of its first AI startup incubation program, marking a major milestone in the country's tech ecosystem. The six-month program equipped entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support, and industry connections to bring their AI innovations to market.
Nearly a decade after launching its ambitious Vision 2030 reform program, Saudi Arabia reports exceeding many key targets ahead of schedule, with record private sector employment, rising homeownership, and dramatic gains in female workforce participation. The transformation touches everything from healthcare to housing, reshaping daily life for millions.
Local leaders spent a day in mock jail to raise funds for community projects, and the South African town turned out in droves. The Shelly Beach Lions Club's first Jail and Bail event became such a hit that organizers are already planning next year's edition.
More than 2,000 volunteers showed up in Beaver, Utah to help neighbors clean up mud and debris after devastating floods swept through the small community. The massive volunteer response helped restore hope as residents begin rebuilding their lives.
When floods devastated Texas Hill Country for the second summer in a row, volunteers who thought they could finally rest picked themselves up and showed up again. One nonprofit that started by reuniting people with lost items has now organized a massive supply distribution effort, serving over 33 homes in just the first week.
After helping the Crusaders win four championships, assistant coach Brad Mooar is stepping up to lead the Fijian Drua as head coach in 2027. His six-season journey with the New Zealand powerhouse earns him a well-deserved promotion to the top job.
After being rejected from more than 100 rental applications, Congolese refugee Jay Biayi and his family finally found a welcoming home in Adelaide's northern suburbs. His story highlights both the housing challenges refugees face and the potential they bring to address Australia's workforce shortages.