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After decades of conflict, Syria is getting major international support to locate hundreds of thousands of missing people and help millions return home safely. The UN says this could transform one of the world's largest displacement crises into hope for recovery.
A songbird long believed to be one species has turned out to be two, with researchers confirming a brand new bird hiding in plain sight on a remote Indonesian island. The cheerful fantail gets its name from its upbeat, rising whistle songs.
More women are running for governor than ever before, with 85 candidates across 36 states breaking the previous record by 16. Several could become the first women governors in their states, including the first Native American woman governor ever.
When Haitian immigrants faced deportation uncertainty, faith communities and neighbors across Ohio transformed into "sanctuary people," offering everything from prayer vigils to practical support. Their work shows how compassion transcends fear during difficult times.
A viral video shows choreographer Damian Malvacio improvising a tender dance with an older woman, revealing the power of movement across generations. The clip is just one glimpse into Yo Bailo, his transformative dance program for people over 60.
When a tiny kitten arrived at a Cincinnati shelter with injured back legs, staff built him a custom wheelchair from rulers, zip ties, and toy cars. Little Gelato is already getting stronger thanks to their creative solution.
New Zealand is launching five new marine reserves next month to protect 308 square miles of ocean habitat for some of the world's rarest dolphins, penguins, and sea lions. The reserves will be managed in partnership with the local Māori community as no-take zones.
India's Skyroot Aerospace just made history with its Vikram-1 rocket reaching orbit on its first try, carrying paying customers and a space cleanup drone. The country is now only the third nation with a thriving private space industry alongside China and the US.
Thousands of women in landlocked Lesotho transformed their small nation into one of Africa's top garment exporters, proving that opportunity plus determination creates real change. Their story shows how focused government support and hard work can lift entire communities.
After Zimbabwe's cotton production crashed from 350,000 tonnes to just 28,000 tonnes in 15 years, new hybrid seeds are giving farmers like 56-year-old Aleck Bikostone hope for a comeback. The climate-resistant varieties are boosting yields and helping restore cotton's role as a lifeline for 350,000 rural families.
Eighty Sudanese refugees boarded a flight home from Uganda this week, marking the 11th successful journey in a growing program helping people reunite with their homeland. The voluntary return initiative has been quietly rebuilding connections between displaced families and Sudan throughout 2024.
Dr. Asha Sigei grew up in modest Kenyan neighborhoods and now runs a major American hospital laboratory. Her journey from Kipsigis Girls High School to Chief Pathologist proves where you start doesn't determine where you finish.
A Mount Pleasant basketmaker just earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for weaving the world's largest sweetgrass basket. Corey Alston's 5-foot-tall masterpiece took months to complete and weighs 80 pounds.
A 41-year-old Indian man who spent two years unable to move after a traffic accident just set a Guinness World Record by completing 847 push-ups in one hour while carrying a 60-pound backpack. Rohtash Chaudhary's journey from paralysis to world champion proves that determination can transform devastating setbacks into extraordinary comebacks.
When a dog fell into a raw sewage pit in Boynton Beach, a specially trained firefighter descended 10 feet to save him in just four minutes. The pup was decontaminated, treated with oxygen, and reunited with his grateful owner.
An all-volunteer fire department protecting 14 miles of Lake Ontario shoreline hasn't had a rescue boat in nearly a decade. The community is rallying to change that, donating $6,000 in just three weeks.
A vigilant neighbor's quick call to police in Gombe, Nigeria led to the recovery of a hidden pistol and a stolen car in two separate operations. The wins show how everyday citizens are becoming partners in keeping their communities safe.
A decade-long science competition in Nigeria has awarded scholarships to thousands of students, turning fishing communities into breeding grounds for future scientists. Iwerekun Community Senior High School just won its third straight title.