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Ghana is celebrating technical education with a nationwide week dedicated to connecting young people with job-ready skills and real career opportunities. The event brings together schools, industries, and government to show students that hands-on training is a powerful path to success.
Tim DeVos just proved age is just a number, winning his second NASCAR national championship at 70 years old with 12 victories this season. The Berlin Raceway legend now holds 127 career wins at his home track across five decades of racing.
After 40 years of broadcasting and serving her Alabama community, Deborah Pearson received the Troy University-Alfa Insurance Community Hero award at a recent football game. The beloved radio journalist retired in June after decades of being "the voice of the Wiregrass."
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A family of barn owls has made a Manhattan water tower their home, marking the first known nesting in the borough in modern times. The arrival brings hope for a species that has declined rapidly in New York over recent decades.
The world's largest green hydrogen facility is 96% complete in Saudi Arabia and will produce 600 tonnes of clean fuel daily starting in 2027. The groundbreaking project has already created over 16,000 jobs while proving how public and private financing can power the clean energy revolution.
Two small nations are joining forces to shape how the world develops artificial intelligence responsibly. Singapore and Finland just announced plans to combine their tech strengths and help set global standards for AI safety.
Canadian runner Remi Leroux claimed podium finishes in both races at the Mountain Running World Cup final, marking the first time the championship came to Canada. The weekend at Mont-Sainte-Anne showcased world-class mountain running while celebrating homegrown talent.
Archaeologists across the Middle East have unearthed extraordinary treasures this year, from 11,000-year-old carved faces to Egypt's lost city. These discoveries are rewriting our understanding of how the world's earliest civilizations lived, worshipped, and organized their communities.
What started as a simple pool party idea has become a community movement that's raised nearly $120,000 for local cancer patients. Breast cancer survivor Paula Gibson turned her promise to give back into an annual fundraiser that's changing lives across South Lake County.
A Cuban man stranded alone on a small raft in the Atlantic Ocean was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after being spotted 16 miles from shore. The swift rescue Monday brought the exhausted traveler to safety after his dangerous ocean journey.
A free Repair Cafe in Framingham will help residents fix everything from lamps to laptops on October 18, keeping usable items out of landfills. Volunteers will guide people through repairs as part of a global movement celebrating International Repair Day.
Eight Webster University students spent a day transforming an overgrown space into a garden for Epworth Children & Family Services, which has supported vulnerable youth since 1864. Their work freed staff to focus on serving families facing homelessness and foster care transitions.
When Hurricane Isaias slammed into Florida's Panhandle as a Category 2 storm, volunteers from Maine and Vermont were already on the ground ready to help. Their dedication shows how communities far from disaster zones are stepping up to support neighbors in need.
Britain is investing $1.6 billion to help five Southeast Asian countries switch from fossil fuels to clean energy over the next five years. The funding will spark twice as much private investment, creating thousands of jobs while cutting carbon emissions.
When an 11-year-old asked "why doesn't my dad like me?" a Chicago pastor knew exactly why his mission matters. Now his new center on the city's most dangerous block gives boys the guidance they're desperately seeking.
After AI systems hacked into government websites and tech companies, 350 scientists from 31 countries are calling for an international safety body to prevent future incidents. Their plan could stop dangerous AI breaches before they threaten critical systems like air traffic control.
An Indian researcher is using Nobel Prize-winning technology to understand how our brains process pain and itch. His discoveries could lead to better treatments for chronic conditions that affect millions.
For nearly 50 years, Reba Pal has painted intricate Hindu deities using Bengal's traditional Patachitra art form. Even after losing her husband and facing financial struggles, the 79-year-old artist continues her craft, hoping the next generation will carry this cultural treasure forward.