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The Americas' strongest Para powerlifters are gathering in Mexico City this week for a championship that doubles as their pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. Legendary champions and rising stars from 20 nations will compete from October 4-8.
Archaeologists uncovered a rare Roman temple hidden in Germany's Taunus Forest, revealing how ancient Romans practiced their faith 2,000 years ago. The discovery helps connect modern communities to their rich historical roots.
Donations to Montreal's McGill University Health Centre are putting cutting-edge medical equipment in doctors' hands years earlier than government funding allows. A $2,500 gift just gave a palliative care patient a second chance at life.
Santa Barbara is calling on community volunteers to help protect local parks before El Niño storms arrive. The city's proactive approach brings neighbors together to safeguard the outdoor spaces everyone loves.
America just gave the green light to its first small modular nuclear reactor, a compact power source that could revolutionize clean energy. The Tennessee Valley Authority can now start building technology that fits on a truck but powers thousands of homes.
A retired Palm Beach County teacher organized a massive family reunion that brought over 300 relatives from both sides of her family together in Louisiana. The multi-generational gathering celebrated family bonds with food, stories, and shared memories.
A massive experiment that studied 500 puppies over 13 years helped dismantle one of science's darkest chapters. The research proved intelligence couldn't be bred, dealing a final blow to eugenics.
A small-town New Zealand rugby team just made history after 120 years. Northland's Taniwha clinched their first ever home playoff game with a hard-fought victory in the deep south.
Energy company Energeia just got board approval for Norway's biggest solar and battery storage project. The milestone marks a major leap forward for renewable energy in a country known more for hydropower than sunshine. ---
Norway's sovereign wealth fund just committed €1.2 billion to renewable energy projects across the globe. The massive investment signals growing confidence in clean power's ability to transform our energy system.
Scientists in Florida just proved that simple shade cloths can protect dying coral reefs from heat bleaching. In one of the hottest summers on record, shaded corals lost less color and some even recovered.
When his co-pilot allegedly attacked him 30,000 feet in the air, Captain Smit Machchhar fought through his injuries to save everyone aboard. His courage and 17 years of experience turned a near-catastrophe into a story of incredible heroism.
Ten years after Colombia's historic peace agreement, former FARC guerrilla leaders are working in cemeteries to locate victims of the conflict and return their remains to grieving families. The UN human rights chief praised these efforts as essential steps toward truth, justice, and lasting peace.
Charlie Brown and Snoopy first appeared in newspapers 76 years ago today, launching what would become one of history's most beloved comic strips. Creator Charles Schulz drew every single episode himself for five decades, touching 355 million readers worldwide.
A wire and cable manufacturer is tripling its production capacity in Starkville, Mississippi, creating 139 new jobs and signaling confidence in America's energy infrastructure boom. The expansion represents a decades-long investment in the community where Southwire has operated since 1989.
Three Indian boxers climbed to the top of the podium at the Asian Games 2026, marking the country's best boxing performance ever at the competition. Birthday girl Lovlina Borgohain led the historic sweep in Japan.
Sophia Montgomery just secured Thailand's ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold in women's sailing at the Asian Games. The 23-year-old's victory marks her second major international achievement after competing in Paris 2024.
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal was down 9-2 with 100 seconds left in the Asian Games final before pulling off an impossible comeback to win gold. The victory ended India's eight-year drought in wrestling at the continental championship.