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When Indian actor Sumeet Raghavan found his favorite hot springs buried in trash, he grabbed a bag and started picking it up himself. His video calling out the littering problem has sparked thousands of people to discuss solutions and take responsibility for keeping beautiful places clean.
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Isuzu Motors South Africa is pumping R30 million into its Gqeberha assembly plant, strengthening the country's automotive future and creating ripple effects across the industry. The investment signals renewed confidence in South Africa's manufacturing potential at a time when the market is proving surprisingly resilient.
Florida Atlantic University is leading a $5.7 million program to help teachers master AI tools while boosting reading and math skills in 18 schools that need it most. The three-year initiative creates pathways for new educators while giving current teachers cutting-edge training.
Namibia slashed rhino poaching by more than half in one year while wildlife populations recover across the country. Local communities, conservancies, and conservation partners are proving that biodiversity loss can be reversed when people work together.
A Virginia startup just won a Pentagon contract to beam solar power from space to Earth, potentially solving one of the military's biggest challenges: delivering energy to remote bases without vulnerable fuel convoys. The technology could reshape how we think about accessing clean energy anywhere on the planet.
NASA and the Department of Energy just signed a historic agreement to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft and lunar bases, marking the beginning of what NASA calls the "Nuclear NASA-era." The partnership will enable longer missions, more powerful instruments, and America's first permanent Moon base by 2030.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just solved a cosmic mystery 11 billion light-years away, revealing clues about mysterious radio flashes that could rewrite what we know about exploding stars. The discovery points to young stars, not ancient collisions, as the likely source.
University of Nebraska's Harper Murray has helped her team achieve an incredible 46-game regular season winning streak while honoring her late father's legacy. The 6'2" senior outside hitter wears number 27 in memory of her dad, a former Michigan defensive back.
After being told Black women don't face fertility issues, Eloise Drane donated eggs six times and discovered a glaring gap in reproductive care. She founded Family Inceptions in 2008, transforming access for minority families nationwide.
Millions of people may have OCD but think it's just anxiety, leading to wrong treatment that could make symptoms worse. Therapists are sharing the key differences that could help people get the right help.
Sophie Adenot just became the first European to spend more than 237 days in space, breaking a record that stood for six years. The French astronaut splashed down safely Thursday after eight months of groundbreaking work aboard the International Space Station.
Ai Tsunoda Roustant claimed her first senior world championship title at the World Judo Championships in Baku, defeating Austria's Michaela Polleres in a tactical golden score finish. Meanwhile, Japan's Sanshiro Murao defended his title with a spectacular ippon, cementing his status as a two-time world champion.
Twenty young graduates heading to their national service orientation camps are finally home safe after being rescued from kidnappers in Nigeria. Their release came after seven harrowing days and a community-wide effort to bring them back.
When 47 small banks closed in Nigeria, over 10,000 people worried they'd lost their savings forever. Instead, the country's deposit insurance system delivered every penny owed.
African universities are transforming how they do research, shifting from solo academic projects to team-based innovation labs that create real solutions for African problems. The change could turn Africa's growing population and resources into engines of homegrown economic growth.
Maria Velez survived breast cancer and left her 17-year career as an ultrasound technician, but she turned her toughest fight into a mission to help others. Now she leads fundraising teams for the American Cancer Society while celebrating life as a new grandmother.
Nicola Forrest just made one of Australia's largest-ever individual charitable donations, pledging over $500 million to help women, children, and First Nations people. The self-made billionaire says she plans to give away her wealth during her lifetime because "you can't take things with you."
Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium and Denver's Ball Arena are getting major green upgrades through a groundbreaking partnership that will dramatically reduce emissions while keeping fans comfortable. The deal marks the first time a major sports venue owner has committed to low-emission climate systems across its entire property portfolio.