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The 2026 outdoor track season delivered six world records and electrifying performances that prove running is entering a golden age. From mile records to hurdles, athletes are running faster than ever before.
Ekiti State just launched 15 natural gas buses that will cut transportation costs in half for thousands of riders. The pilot program marks Nigeria's push to make daily commutes affordable while switching to cleaner fuel.
Young Dutch environmentalist Boyan Slat is making waves by actively removing plastic from our oceans instead of just talking about the problem. His hands-on approach offers real hope for cleaning up the massive garbage patches threatening marine life.
After a coastal storm left debris scattered across Southern Shores beaches, crews and volunteers are teaming up to restore the coastline. The community-wide cleanup effort is nearly complete, with one final volunteer push scheduled for Wednesday.
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are strengthening their decades-old friendship into a powerful economic alliance focused on sustainable development. The partnership spans energy, technology, agriculture, and infrastructure, creating new opportunities across two continents.
When a 91-year-old Butler County driver was hit by an uninsured motorist and left with a repair bill his insurance wouldn't cover, a local stranger stepped forward to pay it in full. Roy Smith's kindness reminded an entire community what it means to look out for neighbors.
A Pennsylvania town is bringing neighbors together to transform a railway bridge into community art. No experience needed, just a willingness to pick up a paintbrush.
Sixty-six volunteers gave up their Saturday to clear paths, remove barbed wire, and clean litter across seven Arkansas wildlife management areas, making nature more accessible for everyone. The initiative has grown over three years from hunter requests into coordinated workdays that tackle major maintenance projects.
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The beloved SVU actress made a couple's wedding day unforgettable by jumping into their photoshoot during a filming break. She's now done this twice, calling herself their "wedding present."
A car dealership's walking event is set to donate up to $150,000 to 14 children's charities across New York and Pennsylvania this Saturday. Since 2019, the annual Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon has raised more than $600,000 for local kids in need.
A Wellington-born tech whiz is teaching AI to actually do the boring office tasks it's supposed to handle. His startup just raised $50 million and signed deals with four of the world's five biggest AI labs.
Seven years after serving time for insider trading, Oliver Curtis is launching one of Australia's largest stock market listings with his AI data centre company. His water-efficient technology is attracting Meta, OpenAI, and making him a billionaire while creating clean tech jobs.
University of Hawaii at Mānoa student-athletes just proved you can excel in the classroom and on the field. They achieved the highest cumulative GPA in program history while competing at the Division I level.
Scientists are chasing rare clouds spawned by wildfires that shoot smoke as high as jet planes fly and create their own dangerous weather. The groundbreaking research could save firefighter lives and help us understand how wildfire smoke affects our climate.
A yoga ball-sized spacecraft just proved it can handle the hellish heat of Venus, bringing us closer to learning whether our neighboring planet was once home to oceans and life. The successful test marks a major milestone in humanity's quest to understand Earth's mysterious twin.
Four astronauts are heading home after six months aboard the International Space Station, where their experiments could transform cancer treatment, bone disease therapy, and emergency medical care for millions. From 3D printing metal parts in space to growing cartilage tissue, their work proves humanity's next giant leaps are happening right above our heads.
New research reveals women-founded startups use capital far more efficiently than male-founded companies, yet face a $1.7 trillion annual funding gap. Organizations are testing new solutions to unlock the economic potential of women business owners.
A university professor has discovered a game-changing way to use AI without losing your critical thinking skills. Instead of letting AI do your work, ask it to challenge your ideas.