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Nigerian workers in Delta State just got a major boost to their paychecks. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori signed a new law guaranteeing all eligible public servants an extra month's salary every year.
Scientists may have solved a mystery that's been driving beekeepers away from blueberry farms. A new powder supplement is helping honey bee colonies grow stronger during pollination season.
A Toronto neurologist is transforming how we think about strokes by treating them not as isolated events, but as signals that the body is aging too fast. His approach focuses on helping people live more years without disability.
Hip-hop legends Outkast are partnering with Nike and the University of Georgia for a special apparel collection celebrating the first time the historic Georgia-Florida game will be played in their hometown of Atlanta. The limited-edition gear drops before the 2026 matchup.
Europe's iconic fire salamanders harbor a secret superpower scientists just discovered: they glow vivid green and cyan under ultraviolet light. Even more surprising, their toxic skin secretions keep glowing for over 24 hours after release.
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi revealed he was approached by Chelsea Football Club before they signed John Obi Mikel, but chose to pursue music instead. The decision launched him into Afrobeats stardom while Mikel became a Premier League champion.
Finnish scientists discovered that a single sauna session triggers white blood cells to surge through your bloodstream, potentially boosting your body's defense system. The immune response mirrors what happens during exercise and may explain why sauna lovers report feeling healthier.
Researchers discovered why aging muscles weaken and successfully reversed muscle wasting in mice by restoring a crucial molecule. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for millions struggling with age-related muscle decline.
Etsy just rolled out new rules requiring real photos and authentic human craftsmanship on its platform. The move protects nearly 6 million artisan sellers from being drowned out by AI-generated knockoffs.
Scientists are expanding gene therapy beyond ultra-rare conditions to treat common diseases like type 1 diabetes. The breakthrough approach that once saved a dying child is now entering clinical trials to help millions.
Virgin Galactic is revealing its first Delta-class spaceship this week, designed to carry more passengers to space more often than ever before. The new spacecraft brings space tourism closer to reality for hundreds of ticketholders who've been waiting years for their chance to see Earth from above.
A matchmaker's advice to a 42-year-old man seeking a 28-year-old wife sparked thousands of online conversations about fairness in fertility expectations. Her simple message: if reproductive health matters to you, start by checking your own.
Over 200 market women in Kumasi, Ghana received government microloans to grow their businesses, with each trader getting $20,000 in support. The loans come without political strings attached, breaking down barriers many feared would block their access to funding.
Alex Eala staged a stunning comeback to defeat World No. 38 Talia Gibson at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. The Filipina tennis star rallied from losing the first set to dominate the final two sets, proving that determination wins matches.
A Nigerian artist who grew up with albinism is creating comic books featuring heroes who look like him. His work aims to inspire children facing the same challenges he once did.
A new 8,000-square-meter facility in Turin is bringing mass production to satellite manufacturing, promising to build spacecraft faster and more efficiently than ever before. The Stellar Hub aims to prove that space technology can be made with the speed and precision of a car factory.
After years of devastating increases, drug overdose deaths in America fell by 27% in 2024, with early 2025 data showing the hopeful trend continues. Experts point to a combination of public health interventions, treatment access, and harm reduction efforts driving the turnaround.
Four leading medical organizations just created the first-ever framework linking women's heart health to every life stage, from puberty through menopause. The groundbreaking guide helps doctors catch warning signs early and could prevent over 80% of heart attacks in women.