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Apple, Google, and Samsung quietly built new tools that detect when you might be falling for a scam and warn you before you send money or share sensitive information. These free features are already on your phone, but most people don't know they exist.
Florida's new fraud prevention system stopped nearly $1 billion in suspicious Medicaid claims before taxpayer money went out the door. The state discovered providers billing for impossible hours, including more than 24 hours of services in a single day.
A Pennsylvania high school is renovating bathrooms to give every student their own fully private space with floor-to-ceiling walls. The design aims to boost safety, reduce bullying, and give students more privacy than traditional bathroom layouts.
Scientists studying the world's oldest land animal discovered that Jonathan the tortoise is aging more slowly than expected. His genome could unlock secrets to healthy longevity for humans.
A mystery man climbed into a smoke-filled, burning vehicle at a South Auckland petrol station and pushed it away from the fuel pumps, preventing a potential catastrophe. Police are now searching for him to say thank you.
When a wetland in northwest New South Wales dried out, 39 turtles were pulled from deep mud and nursed back to health. Now they're swimming in their refilled home, and 250 babies are on the way.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together. Powderfinger announced they're reuniting for a nationwide tour starting September 2027, 16 years after their emotional farewell.
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A new program is bringing mental health care to South African students before crisis hits. Trained non-specialists now deliver emotional support sessions in Western Cape schools, closing gaps where psychologists are scarce.
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After 16 years of conflict that hurt both baboons and people, Cape Town is creating a sanctuary to give urban primates a safe home. The solution promises to end a heartbreaking cycle while protecting one of Africa's most intelligent species.
Eleven leading tech companies are investing $2.4 billion in computing power to help federal scientists unlock breakthrough discoveries in medicine, energy, and beyond. The White House's Genesis Mission unites government and industry to accelerate American innovation using artificial intelligence.
NASA is developing an all-glass telescope for a groundbreaking mission that will detect gravitational waves from space, revealing cosmic events invisible from Earth. The LISA mission launching in the mid-2030s will measure changes smaller than a helium atom to unlock mysteries of the universe.
A washing machine-sized spacecraft just launched to inspect broken satellites and rocket debris, testing technology that could one day repair or safely remove the thousands of objects cluttering space. The mission marks a major step toward keeping Earth's orbit safe for the satellites we use every day.
NASA is creating 10 new fellowships for doctoral students working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and space science. The program aims to accelerate innovation by pairing emerging researchers with real NASA missions.
Educator Stephen Nobles wants teachers to replace their assumptions with curiosity, seeing every student through a lens of possibility instead of limitation. His "weed mindset" approach could transform how we unlock potential in classrooms.
New research shows eating four to six servings of whole grains daily reduces blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation. Most people aren't eating nearly enough to reap these heart-healthy benefits.
Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons is turning his injury recovery into an opportunity by enrolling in Harvard's business program for athletes. The 23-year-old is using his time away from soccer to invest in his future beyond the pitch.
A Mexican city is transforming trash into treasure, converting discarded tires and tree trimmings into colorful playground equipment for neighborhood parks. The initiative keeps waste out of waterways while creating safe play spaces for kids.
Nearly 800,000 discerning Condé Nast Traveler readers just crowned Puerto Vallarta and San Miguel de Allende as the world's second and fourth best small cities. These Mexican gems beat out legendary destinations like Venice and Porto to claim their spots among the globe's most beloved places.