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A Hampshire gardener just grew the world's heaviest pumpkin ever recorded, tipping the scales at nearly 3,000 pounds. After 50 years of giant pumpkin growing, Ian Paton finally claimed the global crown with a squash that weighs more than a small car.
Thailand's national energy company PTT has joined forces with Italian engineering giant RINA to develop cleaner fuels and maritime technologies. The partnership tackles everything from hydrogen power to sustainable aviation fuel.
Saudi Arabia is investing nearly $800 million to secure its food supply through innovative financing that goes far beyond traditional farming. The approach combines technology, water conservation, and strategic reserves to ensure stable food access for generations.
A Swedish company is solving chocolate's climate crisis with new technology that creates sustainable cocoa butter alternatives from palm oil. The innovation could help protect cocoa trees while cutting the chocolate industry's massive carbon footprint.
A new global memorial project is bringing the stories of October 7 survivors and former hostages to life through theater, film, and art. The initiative launched with a play about a couple's love story during captivity, performed at one of Israel's most renowned theaters.
Over 2,500 farmers will explore 40+ agricultural robots and tech solutions designed to tackle labor shortages and rising costs at a free three-day event in Yakima, Washington. For the first time, growers who helped develop these innovations will be honored with a new award.
Lionel Messi is hanging up his Argentina jersey after finally achieving his World Cup dream and becoming his country's most capped player ever. After years of heartbreak and even a previous retirement, the greatest footballer of his generation leaves the international stage with nothing left to prove.
Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina on Tuesday in a farewell game dubbed "The Night That No One Wants to End." The 39-year-old legend retires after 207 games, 125 goals, and finally winning the World Cup he dreamed of.
Southwest Minnesota State University just received the largest single donation in its history: $5.5 million from the Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation. The gift will help build an indoor sports dome that will serve students and the entire region year-round.
Oregonians can now help protect wildlife by tracking animals near roadways this fall. The citizen science project will guide where the state builds its next wildlife crossings.
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to watch worlds crash together in distant solar systems, revealing how Earth and our moon likely formed billions of years ago. The discovery explains one of space's most violent and beautiful processes.
Despite daily attacks on its power infrastructure, Ukraine just locked in $116 million to build battery storage, expand renewable energy, and connect its grid to Europe. The plan will deploy 610 megawatts of battery capacity while protecting the country's energy future.
Google and Constellation Energy just signed a groundbreaking 20-year deal to boost nuclear capacity across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest without building new plants. The $4.3 billion investment will upgrade existing facilities to power millions of homes while creating thousands of jobs.
Indonesia is positioning itself to capture a significant portion of the record $2.3 trillion invested globally in clean energy last year. The country's critical minerals, renewable potential, and massive domestic market could unlock $3.8 trillion in opportunities by 2050.
Francis Halzen turned Antarctica's ice into a cosmic particle detector and won the Nobel Prize in Physics for revealing secrets of the universe. His revolutionary observatory catches "ghost particles" from distant galaxies, opening an entirely new window into how our cosmos works.
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first title since February, defending his Japan Open crown just weeks after returning from a career-threatening wrist injury. The Spanish star becomes the first player since Pete Sampras in 1994 to win back-to-back Japan Open titles.
Nigeria is hosting its fourth national mental health summit focused on young people, bringing together leaders to tackle mental wellness in the digital age. The free event aims to turn conversation into concrete action for youth across the nation.
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading a government delegation to Ethiopia to learn how the country has successfully improved nutrition for millions of children. The historic peer exchange could help Nigeria address its alarming child malnutrition crisis.