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A humanoid robot named "Lightning" just ran a half marathon faster than any human ever has, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. The breakthrough shows how rapidly robotics technology is advancing through real-world competition.
When Brandi Chastain ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning penalty in the 1999 Women's World Cup final, she created the most iconic moment in women's soccer history. That celebration in front of 90,185 fans helped transform women's sports in America forever.
When a hurricane threatened shelters with outdoor kennels, a Bradenton rescue drove through tornado warnings to save 22 dogs. The animals are getting medical care and will be ready for adoption in two weeks.
An anonymous donor left nearly 160 rare banknotes at a charity shop, raising over £85,000 for heart disease research. What started as a mysterious folder turned into one of the biggest donations the British Heart Foundation has ever received.
Simon Cowell donated £25,000 in 2018 to help close a South Korean dog meat farm, rescuing more than 200 dogs from tiny cages. The animals, including dozens of newborn puppies, traveled to shelters across four countries where they found care and new homes.
Twenty-seven volunteer groups knocked on doors across Hays, Kansas, turning Halloween into the community's biggest food drive of the year. The annual Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat effort filled the local food bank shelves just as families need help most.
A volunteer program at William R. Davie Elementary has been making teachers happier for years by providing classroom help and regular appreciation. Now organizers are seeking community donations to keep the momentum going.
Black rhinos and greater one-horned rhinos are making remarkable comebacks after nearly vanishing from Earth. Their populations have more than doubled thanks to decades of dedicated conservation work.
One of India's fastest-growing states is mapping out a massive shift from coal to clean energy, with a decade-long plan that could reshape both its economy and its future. Odisha is designing a groundbreaking finance framework to fund renewable power while protecting workers and communities.
Canada and Nova Scotia are investing $100 million to unlock what could become a $60 billion clean energy industry. The Atlantic province's world-class offshore winds are positioning it to power homes across Canada while creating thousands of jobs.
Australia just shattered its annual renewable energy investment record with three months still left in the year, as households and businesses race to embrace solar, wind, and battery storage. Last month marked a historic milestone: renewables generated more electricity than fossil fuels for the first time.
A Chinese AI model just helped solve a world-class math puzzle that stumped experts for three decades. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can speed up scientific discovery across multiple fields.
High school scientists shared their research with hundreds of younger students at a conference designed to make science accessible to everyone. The 27th annual event brought real research discoveries to kids who might not otherwise see themselves as future scientists.
After a controversial four-year gang crackdown that jailed over 90,000 people, El Salvador's president announced plans to conditionally release up to half of those detained. The move comes as the country's homicide rate has dropped to historic lows, though human rights groups have documented serious concerns about the mass arrest campaign.
Celebrity chef Simon Gault's viral video about health insurance coverage changes has started an important conversation about transparency in New Zealand's healthcare system. His experience is prompting thousands of Kiwis to review their own policies and ask better questions about their coverage.
Pope Leo XIV is back to work and celebrating Mass just days after lung cancer surgery, with doctors reporting excellent recovery progress. The 71-year-old pontiff still plans to visit South America next month.
A road inspector in India spent years secretly transforming broken bangles and demolition waste into thousands of sculptures. What officials nearly bulldozed became one of Chandigarh's most beloved landmarks.
Aaradhya Jain designed a smart cane that guides visually impaired users and monitors their health for one-eighth the cost of imported devices. After testing it on her own grandparents, she presented her invention to world health leaders in Thailand.