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More than 1,000 people packed a community cook-off in Joliet, Illinois, raising funds for children who've experienced abuse and trauma. The 16th annual Men Who Cook event supports a center that's been helping young survivors heal since 1995.
New York just made volunteering to save lives a lot more rewarding. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that quadruples tax credits for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, jumping from $200 to $800 for individuals.
Dr. Roopa Salwan doesn't just treat hearts, she remembers the people behind every pulse. Her candor, skill, and compassion have made her a lifeline for multiple generations of one family.
A New Zealand couple transformed a decades-old house into their dream home by relocating it 200km to a family farm for $195,000. Nine months of hard work and sweat equity saved them hundreds of thousands compared to building new.
The Silver Ferns beat Australia's Diamonds 56-50 in Auckland, extending their home winning streak against their biggest rivals to over five years. Grace Nweke's nearly perfect shooting and fierce defense led New Zealand to a commanding victory in the opening match of the Constellation Cup series.
Five firefighting crews successfully rescued a teenage boy trapped 20 meters inside Brisbane's complex stormwater drain system in just 30 minutes. The teen emerged completely uninjured in what rescuers called a "pretty smooth" operation with a happy ending.
Kerala is deploying trained Green Marshals at tourist destinations to help solo women travelers feel safer and find assistance when they need it. The first phase creates 180 jobs while tackling both visitor safety and environmental protection.
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A South African researcher who was told she'd never graduate is now pursuing a PhD and fighting for students with disabilities who face alarming rates of depression. Her groundbreaking study reveals an overlooked crisis on university campuses.
After 17 years without electricity, 6,000 households in Talasse, Nigeria now have power from a new 1-megawatt solar plant. The breakthrough marks a turning point for local businesses and families who have relied on expensive alternatives for nearly two decades.
Norway just unveiled a national hydrogen strategy that could help eliminate carbon emissions while creating green jobs. The plan targets multiple industries from shipping to manufacturing as part of the country's larger Green Transition package.
Ireland's Lara Gillespie claimed her second consecutive world championship title in the points race at the UCI World Track Championships in China. The dominant performance caps off the final day of competition with another golden finish for the Irish cyclist.
Passengers in Croatia can now ride in fully autonomous taxis with no human driver, marking Europe's first commercial robotaxi service. The technology has already logged over 200,000 kilometers and is expanding to Manchester and London.
A fluffy red and white kitten named Castella is finding his confidence at Animal Refuge Kansai after his owner moved to pet-free housing. This gentle soul just needs time and patience to blossom into a loyal companion.
Lexi Buchanan flew to Japan alone at 17 to solve a problem holding back her judo career: no female training partners at home. The Scottish athlete is spending three months living with a host family and training where judo was born.
A groundbreaking UN report is shifting how the world fights poverty, measuring success not by who escapes it temporarily, but by who stays out for good. The new "prosperity floor" framework helps nations build lasting security for their most vulnerable citizens.
Imagine never stopping to charge your electric vehicle because the road itself powers your battery as you drive. Honda just finished developing a wireless charging system built into highways that could make this a reality.
A new online tool helps Kentuckians struggling with substance use or mental health issues find treatment providers accepting new clients in minutes. The free, confidential search connects people to over 800 real-time resources across the state.
AI pioneer Richard Socher says artificial intelligence's true power isn't chatbots, it's automating scientific discovery to cure diseases and solve humanity's biggest challenges. Two AI researchers just won Nobel Prizes for transforming chemistry and physics, proving the revolution has already begun.