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For the first time ever, a human Go player has defeated cutting-edge AI in an official series. South Korean champion Shin Jin-seo proved humans can still hold their own against machine intelligence.
Paula Findlay conquered 140.6 miles at one of North America's toughest IRONMAN races in her first-ever full distance attempt. The Bend-based triathlete not only won but shattered the bike course record on her way to qualifying for the World Championship.
Spain's football stars celebrated their second World Cup victory with an open-top bus parade through Madrid, where two million fans turned out to cheer their heroes. The team partied with supporters at Cibeles square after meeting Spanish royals and presenting their hard-won trophy.
Google India and YouTube just released a free guidebook to help millions of Indian families build healthier relationships with technology together. Instead of just limiting screen time, it teaches parents and kids how to create positive digital habits that work for everyone.
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A walking food tour through Fordsburg, one of Johannesburg's oldest neighborhoods, lets visitors taste the rich culinary heritage of Indian, Pakistani, Syrian, and other immigrant communities. Each stop connects delicious flavors with the area's powerful history of resistance and multicultural trade.
Spain's World Cup winners returned home to a hero's welcome as two million fans flooded Madrid's streets in red and gold. The celebration marked the nation's second world title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in dramatic fashion.
Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, led by midfielder Rodri who returned from a devastating knee injury to orchestrate their championship run. The tournament showcased resilience and depth as substitutes Ferran Torres and Nico Williams scored the winning goal in extra time.
Nigeria's telecom giant MTN just boosted its talent search prize to ₦225 million, giving unknown Afrobeats artists a real shot at professional music careers. The Next Afrobeats Star competition opens doors that typically stay closed for grassroots musicians across the country.
Beijing actor Li Chengru went from childhood poverty to millionaire businessman to bankruptcy, then became one of China's most famous entertainers at 71. His journey proves it's never too late for a comeback.
When a 13-year-old watched HAM radio operators save lives during Gujarat's 2001 earthquake, he wondered if space technology could do even more. That question launched Dhruva Space, now building satellites that help tackle disasters and climate challenges across India.
Kesarbai Kerkar's classical song was chosen as humanity's only Indian musical contribution to NASA's Golden Record in 1977. Her voice has been journeying through interstellar space for nearly 50 years.
Five MBA graduates across India ditched high-paying corporate jobs to launch food businesses, from lemonade stands to banana chip empires. Their ventures now serve thousands daily and employ dozens, proving business degrees work just as well on the street as in the boardroom.
A tech innovator is revolutionizing how millions of gig workers find jobs in India, making hiring 80-90% faster and more inclusive. His AI-powered system has helped create 1.5 million jobs, bringing financial stability to families across the country.
A stunning astronomical observatory built in 1724 to track stars transformed into India's most recognized space for democratic assembly. The journey from scientific monument to civic landmark shows how spaces can evolve to serve society in unexpected ways.
Behind every breakthrough in artificial intelligence lies an often-overlooked innovation: advanced materials that make faster, more efficient chips and data centers possible. Companies like Syensqo are creating the building blocks that define what AI can achieve.
Startups are transforming millions of small neighborhood shops across French-speaking West Africa into a booming digital marketplace. This overlooked region is now attracting major investment as tech companies prove that informal retail isn't a problem to solve but an opportunity worth billions.
A rising third-year law student who's been teaching martial arts to kids with special needs for nine years just earned a prestigious scholarship for her dedication to service and academic excellence. Alyssa Zuckerman balances law school leadership with helping children find confidence through Taekwondo.
A wellness resort in South Carolina is teaching people on weight loss medications how to build lasting healthy habits that stick. The program addresses the biggest challenge: keeping weight off after stopping the drugs.