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In the snowy mountains of Japan, wild monkeys have mastered the art of staying cozy by soaking in volcanic hot springs. For over 60 years, these clever primates have turned freezing winters into spa season.
Data center companies are pumping over $343 million into rural Texas towns, funding everything from water towers to school programs. The investments are rebuilding communities while addressing local concerns about these massive tech facilities.
A young Egyptian athlete just claimed gold on home soil, leading her country's sweep of the podium at an international table tennis championship. The victory came as 250 young players from 20 nations competed in Cairo.
Football legends are swapping their boots for boardroom seats, investing in clubs across England's football pyramid. From David Beckham to Eric Cantona, former stars are shaping the future of the beautiful game.
A devastating wildfire near Ecuador's capital accidentally exposed ancient stone steps carved into rock that archaeologists had never seen before. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into the region's rich history stretching back thousands of years.
Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi created a humorous short film featuring a shirtless man in the shower to help women remember breast self-exams. The campaign responds to research showing 82% of New Zealand women forget to check despite knowing it could save their lives.
James Tedesco completed rugby league's ultimate trifecta, winning the Clive Churchill Medal as his Sydney Roosters claimed their first premiership since 2019 with a nail-biting 19-18 grand final victory over Newcastle Knights. The captain's record-breaking performance caps a remarkable journey back to the top.
Jazz Lancaster Merton skipped her Year 12 camp to compete against 53 experienced artists and walked away as Australia's youngest Portrait Artist of the Year. Her colorful portraits now hang in the National Portrait Gallery, proving age is just a number when talent meets courage.
A rare white "ghost" lobster with 1-in-100-million odds just arrived at Maine's Marine Science Center to help researchers crack the genetic mystery behind unusual lobster colors. Scientists are studying Casper's DNA alongside other rare-colored lobsters to understand why some break free from their typical brown shells.
When two 14-year-olds watched the 1986 classic for the first time, they didn't choose the cool rebel or his anxious best friend as the movie's real hero. Their unexpected answer reveals how a new generation sees character growth differently.
A psychiatrist and father of seven created a simple checklist his kids must complete before getting screen time, and his preteen son now wakes up at 6:30 am to work out voluntarily. The viral parenting hack has parents everywhere rethinking their approach to managing kids and technology.
Hong Kong's biggest public hospital just opened its doors, equipped with cutting-edge technology that will slash wait times and serve thousands of patients daily. The 2,400-bed Kai Tak Hospital represents the city's largest healthcare upgrade in history.
Every Sunday since 2018, Vinay Das and hundreds of volunteers have cleaned Delhi's streets, parks, and waterways with their bare hands. Their latest drive alone removed 50 metric tonnes of waste from the Munak Canal.
A Florida pizzeria's promise to never use AI has sparked overwhelming support online, racking up 110,000 views after the owner lost his account to hackers. Meanwhile, experts predict AI will actually create more jobs than it replaces.
In Singapore, 180 people turned a radical idea into reality: a community-funded library where strangers rent shelves and fill them with their own books. Photographer Rebecca Toh shares how this experiment created genuine human connection in a fragmented world.
Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries in his last rugby league game to help Sydney Roosters claim the championship, then switched back to rugby union with World Cup dreams ahead. The 26-year-old dual-sport athlete capped off a remarkable two-year stint with the perfect goodbye.
For the first time ever, Chinese players hold the top two spots in world snooker rankings after 22-year-old world champion Wu Yize claimed his latest title. The historic moment marks China's rise as the sport's new powerhouse.
Jen Frazier thought teaching was her only calling until breast cancer changed everything. Now she's helping other survivors navigate the emotional journey that continues long after treatment ends.