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Nicola Forrest just made one of Australia's largest charitable donations ever, giving $500 million of her own wealth to support early childhood development, women, and First Nations communities. The mining billionaire says her own children don't want to inherit great wealth and there's "so much that needs to be done."
A grassroots group is organizing a cleanup day for a 1,900-foot mountaintop park that's become a dumping ground for trash and graffiti. The November 7 effort aims to restore a hidden gem that was gifted to the city 80 years ago.
A massive resource fair in Anchorage is calling for 150 volunteers to help connect hundreds of homeless residents with healthcare, housing, hot meals, and winter gear. After last year's turnout doubled expectations, organizers are planning bigger to ensure no one waits in the cold.
From cleaning up rivers to spreading holiday cheer, hundreds of volunteers across Bucks County are transforming their communities through hands-on action. These four recent volunteer efforts show what happens when neighbors roll up their sleeves together.
The U.S. Department of Energy just funded four game-changing projects that will teach lab robots to learn, improve themselves, and share knowledge across research facilities. These smart machines could revolutionize how we make scientific discoveries.
College freshman DJ Jones is recovering after a successful heart transplant that saved his life, thanks to routine screening that caught a hidden heart defect. The 18-year-old football player's story highlights how early detection can make the difference between life and death.
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson just became the first WNBA player to win five MVP awards and the first to claim three in a row. The 28-year-old continues rewriting basketball history with her dominant play and championship leadership.
Australian rock legends Powderfinger are getting back together 16 years after calling it quits, proving some music never fades. The Brisbane-born band announced a nationwide tour kicking off September 2027.
M.S. Randhawa transformed post-Partition Punjab from scorched earth into India's agricultural powerhouse, then filled Chandigarh with roses and art. His legacy earned him a title reserved for forces of nature.
A civil engineer mapped elephant deaths along Tamil Nadu railway tracks using public records, and the data led to AI safety systems that have recorded 7,000 safe elephant crossings. Now he's teaching everyday Indians how to use the Right to Information Act to solve problems in their own communities.
A painting by self-taught indigenous artist Jangarh Singh Shyam sold for ₹18 crore at auction, four decades after his early works fetched just ₹1,500. His journey from painting village walls to international galleries transformed how the world sees Gond art.
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After sitting idle for five years, Nelson Mandela Bay's high-tech surveillance vehicle is finally back on the streets to protect critical infrastructure. The R6-million mobile command center can spot criminals from up to 10 kilometers away.
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A Tennessee nonprofit is breaking cycles of educational hardship by teaching adults and kids to read at zero cost. Read to Succeed's volunteer-powered programs are transforming entire families across Rutherford County.
Hawaii's public schools are almost back to pre-pandemic performance levels, with math scores improving for four straight years and attendance climbing from a pandemic low of 66%. The state now ranks second in language arts and third in math among states using the same assessment system.
Community groups across East Devon can now apply for grants up to $2,500 to create wildlife ponds, plant hedgerows, and restore habitats thanks to a newly approved $100,000 fund. The initiative is part of a bold ten-year plan to reverse wildlife decline and rebuild natural habitats throughout the district.
WWE Superstar Jade Cargill rebuilt her strength following a severe neck injury, working her way back to multiple pull-ups and a three-minute plank at 34. Her dedication to a five-day core routine helped her return to performing high-impact moves in the ring.
A second suspected Ebola case in Kenya came back negative, offering relief to health officials working to contain the virus. The young traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo sparked concerns after the country's first Ebola death earlier this week.
Lagos is leading the charge to end workplace discrimination against HIV-positive food handlers with a powerful message: science shows zero transmission risk from preparing or serving food. The city's AIDS agency just trained food sector employers on replacing fear with facts.