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Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for groundbreaking work that helps governments and central banks navigate recessions and inflation more effectively. Their research is already changing how policymakers respond to economic crises around the world.
Egypt's Ministry of Youth and Sports is teaming up with UNESCO to create programs that use sports as a tool for development and inclusion. The partnership focuses on empowering young people, building digital skills, and making sports accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities.
A Liberian newspaper just won a major victory for press freedom after a year-long battle to access environmental documents the government tried to hide. The ruling could open the door for more transparency across Africa's extractive industries.
Nigeria is partnering with Norway to use satellite surveillance that tracks vessels in real time, helping protect local fishermen from illegal operators who steal fish and sell it back at inflated prices. The free technology will help identify "dark vessels" that sneak into Nigerian waters undetected.
After public criticism and a slow start to his season, rugby star Wallace Sititi delivered a breakout performance that helped New Zealand dominate Australia 50-19. The 24-year-old's return to form shows how perseverance pays off.
Two early-career scientists are tackling ALS from different angles that could transform how we detect and treat the devastating disease. Their innovative work targets both restoring lost proteins and catching the disease before symptoms even begin.
Japanese researchers turned cloned male mouse embryos into healthy, fertile females for the first time. The breakthrough could help save endangered species with only a handful of surviving individuals.
Scientists at MIT have found a way to reprogram your own immune cells to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases without ever removing them from your body. The breakthrough could make lifesaving treatments faster, cheaper, and available to more patients.
Two baby beavers born in west London are getting names chosen by the city's children, marking a sweet milestone for a species absent from urban London for over 400 years. The naming contest celebrates the success of a rewilding project that's already improving local water quality and flood resilience.
Families across East Asia are finding comfort in AI technology that recreates loved ones as digital avatars. Services now offer bereaved relatives a chance to hear familiar voices and share final goodbyes they never got to say.
Ethiopia is transforming slums into thriving neighborhoods with shops and social housing that keep original residents in place. African city leaders are being urged to visit and learn from this groundbreaking approach to urban development.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his country will prioritize signing and ratifying a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, calling it essential for Armenia's future. The statement marks a significant step toward ending decades of tension in the South Caucasus region.
One Red Cross volunteer is helping organize relief efforts across Alabama after severe storms left families displaced. Her work is connecting damage assessment teams with communities that need help most.
Covington, Kentucky is calling on residents to help young street trees thrive during Tree Week with a free volunteer event. Just 90 minutes of mulching and tree care can help green the city for generations.
Britain's development finance institution is investing $1.6 billion over five years to power Southeast Asia's shift to clean energy. The funding will support renewable projects across Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Researchers across North America are attaching tiny transmitters to Monarch butterflies to map their incredible journey to Mexico. The tracking effort will reveal new details about where these iconic butterflies rest and what obstacles they face during their epic migration.
A physical soccer player who racked up red cards for crushing tackles found her true calling after stumbling onto a rugby match on TV. Now Brianna Clark is representing New Zealand at her second Rugby League World Cup.
Two prospectors who discovered a Ming dynasty statue buried in the Australian outback spent eight years working to return it to China, fulfilling a promise to their late friend. The emotional handover ceremony celebrated how a small bronze object can bridge cultures across continents.