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Hopper Healthcare is opening a Nashville office to help hospitals connect their fragmented systems and make healthcare work better for everyone. The move brings new tech jobs to a city already home to 900 healthcare companies.
The University of Hawaii just hired a tech transfer veteran with over 20 years of experience to turn campus discoveries into real-world solutions. Denny Otsuga will help researchers transform their innovations into businesses that could boost Hawaii's economy.
A coordinated operation by Mexican security forces freed three kidnapping victims and arrested seven suspects in the popular beach town of Puerto Peñasco. The successful rescue came after escaped miners helped authorities track down their captors.
Portugal's capital topped a global happiness ranking of 47 cities, thanks to sunshine, healthy food, walkability, and abundant green spaces. European cities dominated the list, with Helsinki and Orlando rounding out the top three.
Two-thirds of global energy vanishes as wasted heat from supermarkets, factories, and data centers. Europe could power Paris for 48 years just by capturing the warmth it already throws away.
Eurowings is giving people the chance to immortalize everyday heroes by naming passenger planes after them. Four people who make life easier for others will see their names on Airbus A320 aircraft flying across Europe.
After a two-year investigation found unsafe conditions for 7,000 children in asylum shelters, Dutch officials are demanding sweeping reforms within six months. The Dutch Safety Board is pushing for concrete quality standards and maximum stay limits to protect vulnerable kids.
Rehabilitated mental health patients in Nigeria graduated with new job skills and startup support to rebuild their lives. The program shows recovery paired with opportunity can transform futures.
Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins is bringing her story of mental health struggles and recovery to Montana State University in a free public talk. The most decorated cross country skier in U.S. history will discuss her eating disorder journey and why speaking openly helps save lives.
A century ago, Yellowstone's bison nearly vanished. Today, over 5,000 roam the park, and more than 600 have been transferred to help 29 tribes across America rebuild their own conservation herds.
Seventy cancer survivors gathered at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens to share their stories of hope and celebrate the medical team that stood by them. The Queens Cancer Center has opened over 125 research protocols, giving more than 1,500 patients access to cutting-edge clinical trials.
A Florida couple struck by lightning while holding hands survived thanks to four runners who refused to give up. Their story shows how everyday heroes save lives.
Researchers at UC Berkeley discovered that CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, actually started as a viral weapon that bacteria stole and turned against their attackers. This breakthrough rewrites the origin story of one of science's most powerful technologies.
After months in the hospital battling multiple sclerosis, Emmy-winning actress Christina Applegate posted her first video from home, radiating strength and gratitude. Her message of resilience is touching millions who've followed her health journey since her 2021 diagnosis.
Young Americans are leading a nationwide shift away from heavy alcohol use, with Gen Z drinking 5% less and millennials cutting heavy drinking by 17% since 2022. The trend suggests a generation prioritizing health and wellness over past drinking cultures.
Finland is rolling out a smart new system to connect homes and businesses to the power grid faster while keeping electricity affordable. The plan puts small users first and encourages big energy consumers to locate where there's room to grow.
America just hit a clean energy milestone that's reshaping how we power our lives. Solar panels across the country now generate enough electricity for more than 50 million households.
New South Wales is launching Australia's first mandatory solar panel recycling program, turning potential waste into valuable resources. The move tackles a growing challenge as the state's 1.18 million solar systems start reaching end of life.