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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must restore $7 billion in clean energy funding designed to help disadvantaged communities save money and create jobs. The Solar for All program will now move forward after being unlawfully canceled.
A federal judge ruled the EPA illegally canceled a $7 billion program designed to bring affordable solar power to low-income families nationwide. The decision clears the way for 900,000 households to access rooftop solar that could save them $400 every year on electricity bills.
China has started building the world's first power plant that combines two game-changing technologies to store excess energy and generate cleaner electricity. The breakthrough system could help renewable energy work better on existing power grids.
NASA just activated a cosmic camera so powerful it can photograph an area larger than the full moon in breathtaking detail. The Roman Space Telescope's 300-megapixel infrared eye brings us one giant leap closer to unlocking mysteries of dark energy and discovering distant worlds.
Scientists at the University of Zurich successfully used stem cell transplants to regenerate stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, restoring their ability to move. The treatment not only created new neurons but also repaired blood vessels and reduced inflammation, bringing hope for future human stroke recovery.
A team of scuba divers spent six hours underwater removing shopping carts, tires, and other trash from the River Nene in Northampton. The volunteer effort shows how community teamwork can tackle environmental problems one dive at a time.
Ethiopia is connecting its neighbors to clean hydropower through new cross-border transmission lines, turning political borders into economic bridges. The ambitious infrastructure push aims to bring affordable electricity to millions across the Horn of Africa.
Kenya's Rebecca Kangogo Chesir shattered the course record at Sunday's Buenos Aires International Marathon, where a record 16,384 runners from 64 countries turned the Argentine capital into a celebration of human endurance and international unity.
Former Samoa Rugby World Cup captain Chris Vui is rebuilding his life as a truck driver while fighting to clear his name after a controversial doping ban. Despite dark times, he's found strength in honest work and hasn't given up hope.
Five 2022 World Cup champions return to Australia this fall as England's wheelchair rugby league team prepares to defend their world title. Halifax star Rob Hawkins, fresh off scoring 70 tries this season, leads a squad ready to prove their victory wasn't a one-time miracle.
Paralympic gold medalist Abdelkader Bouamer is stepping up a weight class as Algeria sends three para-judo athletes to the World Championships in Georgia. The competition marks a crucial step toward qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Alex Milne shattered a 10-year-old British record while winning bronze at the World 100km Championships in Spain. His remarkable finish showcased the power of pacing and determination in ultra-distance running.
Mandy Rennehan, star of HGTV's Trading Up, is giving her entire six-unit Airbnb property to Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The charity helps people battling homelessness and addiction, a cause deeply personal to Rennehan's own family story.
A first edition of To Kill A Mockingbird was discovered among donated books at an Oxfam shop in London. The rare 1960 novel is now part of the British Library's national collection.
Community volunteers in Phoenix gathered to repair broken vehicle lights for free, helping residents avoid traffic stops and drive safely. People started lining up two hours before the event even started.
Over 1,100 volunteers spread across Park City, Utah, transforming 44 community projects in a single Saturday, turning the anniversary of 9/11 into a celebration of service. The third annual event drew hockey teams, college students, and out-of-town visitors who chose helping over everything else.
Two retired teacher best friends have turned their decades of classroom experience into years of service at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, helping families stay close to their hospitalized children. The newly expanded facility needs more volunteers like them to support 110 families at a time.
Black rhinos and greater one-horned rhinos are bouncing back from catastrophic declines, proving that targeted conservation efforts can save species on the brink. Their recoveries offer hope for the world's three remaining threatened rhino species.