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The European Central Bank is letting citizens pick the next euro banknote designs for the first time. Voters can choose between celebrating cultural icons like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci or showcasing Europe's native birds and rivers.
Flight searches from China to Spain skyrocketed up to 33 times following Spain's World Cup victory, opening new economic opportunities. The surge comes ahead of China's major Golden Week holiday, promising a €4 billion boost to Spain's economy.
A new HIV pill taken just once a week appears as effective as daily treatment in major studies. Over six million South Africans currently on daily HIV medication could benefit from simpler treatment.
Vietnam and Japan are deepening their technology partnership with five new joint semiconductor research projects, strengthening digital cooperation between the two nations. The collaboration marks a significant step in regional tech development and economic growth.
Two major South African agencies just created a direct pipeline from education to entrepreneurship, helping innovators turn ideas into real businesses. The partnership aims to unlock opportunities for young people, women, and people with disabilities in the digital economy.
Over 500 young people gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Southwest Michigan for the sixth annual Unity Day celebration. The event brought together kids of all backgrounds for sports, art, and community building.
A Michigan school district doubled its hands-on STEM facility in just three years because student demand exploded. Local defense and tech companies funded the expansion, creating a pipeline for future careers.
Ryan Dwars beat the odds by surviving over five years with pancreatic cancer, a milestone only 13% of patients reach. Now the Iowa teacher is thriving thanks to breakthrough vitamin C treatments and mental health support programs helping survivors live fuller lives.
Emergency physician Derek Cooney enrolled in a clinical trial at UT MD Anderson for stage 4 stomach cancer and experienced exceptional care that impressed even a medical professional. From hospitality to efficiency during a winter storm, three aspects of his treatment stood out.
A trampoline park employee dressed as Spider-Man jumped out of his car to help a man in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection before the light changed. The real superhero moment was captured on traffic cameras and went viral.
A stranger pulled a driver from a burning car in Glassboro, New Jersey, then vanished before police could thank him. Now the whole community is searching for their mystery hero.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just gave $2 million to support families of New York City first responders killed in the line of duty. The donation to Answer The Call has already touched the hearts of families who've lost loved ones serving their communities.
South Korea just became the first Asian nation to require manufacturers to cut commercial truck and bus emissions by 30% by 2030, starting with the heaviest vehicles in 2027. The new rules will fast-track electric and hydrogen trucks while finally making eco-friendly choices mandatory, not optional.
Electric vehicles are getting a superpower that could lower everyone's electricity bills. A new Massachusetts program pays EV owners to send energy back to the grid when demand spikes.
Researchers created the most detailed map ever of how gene regulation fails in heart disease, analyzing 750,000 individual cells to reveal new treatment targets. The breakthrough could finally give doctors more tools to fight the world's leading cause of death.
A new handheld device can tell you when your body is burning fat just by analyzing your breath. The breakthrough could help millions track their metabolism as easily as checking their heart rate.
After one too many power outages reset his bedside clock, a tech-savvy writer decided to build the self-setting, drift-proof clock of his dreams. Armed with a 3D printer, a Raspberry Pi, and zero soldering experience, he succeeded.
The Dakota Wesleyan University volleyball team just proved you can dominate in the classroom and on the court. Their 3.84 GPA earned them the highest academic honor in NAIA volleyball for 2025-26.