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A coalition of civil society groups in Lagos brought together government officials, lawyers, and students to tackle child marriage and expand education access for all girls. Even pregnant students got a powerful message: your education matters, and you deserve support.
Small business owners across California are creating jobs at record speed, supporting 573,000 positions and generating $173 billion in economic activity. New technology is making entrepreneurship accessible to anyone with an idea, no matter where they live or what they know.
When Sarah McDonald was diagnosed with rare salivary gland cancer 14 years ago, it led her to discover she also had stage three breast cancer. Today, she's cancer-free and inspiring dozens of survivors at Texas's Power of Pink luncheon with one powerful message: advocate for yourself.
Texas just committed $226 million to install 321 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state, answering the call from over half a million EV drivers. With 22 stations already open and dozens more coming by 2027, road trips across the Lone Star State are about to get a whole lot easier for electric vehicles.
A cancer-fighting treatment is showing remarkable results for lupus patients who've suffered for decades. One mother went from using a walker to reclaiming her active life in just over a year.
A specialized research center at Purdue University is fighting cancer in dogs while unlocking breakthrough treatments that could save human lives too. The year-old facility turns every four-legged patient into hope for thousands more.
Scientists created a free image library that teaches robots how to navigate and clean solar panels, even when they're covered in dirt and grime. The breakthrough could make solar energy cheaper and more efficient worldwide.
Fourteen young athletes from the Springfield area just punched their tickets to Missouri's high school tennis championships. Two teams and eight doubles pairs will represent their communities at the state tournament starting next week.
Toyota sold 1,900 electric RAV4s starting in 1996, proving EVs could work decades before they became mainstream. The lessons learned from this forgotten experiment directly shaped today's electric and hydrogen vehicles.
A miserable commute home led Timm Chiusano to discover a simple mindset shift that science proves can make you happier. His "appreciation addiction" technique helps anyone avoid becoming a grumpy adult.
Canadian designer Daniel Voshart transformed ancient Roman emperor busts into photorealistic portraits, and they look surprisingly like people you'd pass on the street today. His meticulous work reveals faces from nearly 2,000 years ago with striking detail and humanity.
A teenage busboy wrote an essay about treating everyone with dignity that became the foundation of Ritz-Carlton's legendary service philosophy. Horst Schulze's simple observation changed luxury hospitality forever.
Europe's two largest economies just struck a deal that could reshape the continent's automotive future, balancing environmental goals with industry support. The agreement includes a welcome surprise for Britain's car manufacturers.
A Canadian kidney specialist just won a major fellowship to study how new medications can prevent life-threatening complications for people with type 1 diabetes. His research could help thousands identify their risks earlier and access breakthrough treatments faster.
The Cherokee Nation is proving economic success and cultural preservation can thrive together, generating over $3.1 billion annually while investing millions in language programs and sending thousands of students to college tuition-free.
When flames tore through a Saskatoon home Thursday morning, firefighters didn't just battle the blaze. They made sure every family member made it out safely, including four dogs and one very lucky cat.
When a woman found herself trapped in the Mississippi River's powerful currents, Dubuque firefighters raced against time and won. Quick action and expert training turned a dangerous emergency into a story of hope.
A Virginia high school is about to make history by becoming the first in America to house a quantum computer on campus. Students will get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology that could open doors to 800,000 future jobs.