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South Korea just announced a massive plan to invest 1,000 trillion won (about $750 billion) over the next decade to become a global leader in clean energy and green technology. The bold strategy aims to tackle climate change while creating new jobs and economic growth opportunities across the country.
Three elite American runners are ready to break the national marathon record at the 2026 Chicago Marathon this weekend. It's been 44 years since American men and women swept the race, and this year's field could finally change that.
A two-time Paralympic medalist joined 500 students and community members to celebrate one year of a football facility that's bringing a town together. The pitch now serves hundreds each week, from school children to local sports clubs.
A groundbreaking new telescope named after NASA's first female astronomy chief launched in August and is set to transform our understanding of distant planets and the mysterious force expanding our universe. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will discover thousands of new worlds and map the early cosmos when it reaches its destination in December.
NFL star Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany pledged $1.625 million to expand after-school programs for kids nationwide. The multi-year partnership brings resources to children who need safe spaces to learn and grow.
A new grant is opening doors for retirees who want to give back. Dove, Inc. in Decatur just received nearly $145,000 to connect older adults with volunteer opportunities across central Illinois.
The Atlanta Dream are heading to their first WNBA Finals since 2013 after a thrilling overtime victory put them up 2-0 against defending champions New York Liberty. Despite losing their star scorer to injury, the team rallied together for a clutch 101-98 win at home.
A carpenter who lost his job after shoulder surgery just won $20,000 because his employer wrongly penalized him for taking legitimate medical leave. The case sends a powerful message about protecting workers who need time to heal.
Matt Payne's name is now literally set in stone in Bathurst after last year's stunning come-from-behind victory. The 24-year-old returns this week to defend his crown with two-time champion Will Davison by his side.
A Sydney amateur won $1 million last year by defeating pro tennis stars in a single-point match. The Australian Open is bringing back the thrilling 1 Point Slam tournament where anyone can qualify to face champions like Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff.
Two decades after his tragic death, motorsport icon Peter Brock's wisdom continues to guide drivers at Australia's biggest race. His protege Craig Lowndes is passing those same lessons to a new generation at this weekend's Bathurst 1000.
A Chinese restaurant owner bought brand-new BMWs for her hardest-working employees after watching them brave brutal winter weather on electric scooters. Ma Yanli spent $45,000 per car, paid in full, with no strings attached.
When her husband was injured in Odisha, India, Suni Hembram taught herself to lift 60 kg truck tires and repair heavy vehicles to feed her family. She now runs her own roadside repair shop, proving doubters wrong every single day.
African nations are banning raw material exports and building local refineries, shifting from resource extraction to value-added production. Economic forecasts show the transformation is already working.
Sierra Leone's president and Africa's top investors are mobilizing private capital to transform West Africa's 400 million people into one of the world's most dynamic economic regions. The West Africa Integration and Investment Summit aims to turn decades of potential into real jobs and prosperity.
For the first time in decades, green sea turtles have made a rare leap from endangered status to "least concern," offering hope in a world where most wildlife populations are declining. Thanks to Malaysian conservation teams, protected beaches, and dedicated locals, turtle nesting has tripled since the 1970s.
A UK photographer captured the clearest amateur images of Saturn ever taken, revealing icy moons and ring details usually only visible from space. The secret? Perfect timing, thousands of photos, and one exceptionally calm October night.
Scientists have unlocked genetic clues explaining how Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, has survived nearly twice as long as expected for his species. The 194-year-old tortoise's DNA shows unique traits that keep his cells running like a well-oiled machine.