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The world installed a record 693 gigawatts of renewable energy in 2025, marking the biggest expansion of clean power in history. This massive shift is already saving nearly $500 billion in energy costs while creating jobs and cleaner air worldwide.
A global competition is putting $200,000 on the line for students who can solve real farming problems with robots and AI. Middle schoolers through grad students now have a shot at turning their ag tech ideas into actual startups.
A six-day nature and art trail in Victoria's East Gippsland is helping a new generation disconnect from screens and rediscover the healing power of the Australian bush. The Far East Flaneur combines birdwatching, Indigenous art, and slow travel to rebuild both spirits and local economy.
When Tarik Hussein couldn't find kanuns in Australia, he convinced his father-in-law to take apart his favorite instrument to learn how to build them. Now they're the only makers of the 78-string Middle Eastern instrument in the country, crafting each one as a labor of love that takes up to two years.
A small Australian rodeo that nearly folded two years ago just invested $10,000 in a 13-year-old bull rider heading to world championships. Lareece Daley-Kennedy is part of a new generation proving that outback talent deserves world-class opportunities.
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South Africa and New Zealand created a new four-year rugby series that acts like a mini World Cup for their struggling finances. The Springboks just won the first series 3-1, securing millions both nations desperately need.
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Serial entrepreneur Emma Grede, co-founder of Skims and Good American, is leading a movement urging women to discuss money openly and fight for fair pay. Her new book and podcast challenge the stigma around women pursuing wealth and financial independence.
A small Oregon school district is proving that experienced leadership and teacher dedication create exceptional results. Enterprise School District ranks in the top 4% statewide while building a culture where everyone belongs.
A Killeen storage company is giving elementary students goodie bags and bicycle raffle entries for earning good grades, improving academically, or showing up to school every day. The program celebrates both top achievers and students making progress.
The East Midlands is turning research labs into real businesses, doubling its clean technology funding program to support 32 companies developing everything from hydrogen aerospace fuel to solar farm robots. After a successful pilot with 15 projects last year, the region is betting big on homegrown innovation that creates jobs while fighting climate change.
Thousands of women spend years treating anxiety when they actually have OCD, a condition requiring completely different care. New awareness is helping people finally get the right diagnosis and treatment that works.
Mexico just became the latest country to protect students from digital distraction, announcing a nationwide ban on cell phones and tablets in elementary and middle schools starting late October. The move follows teacher support and growing evidence about screens affecting young minds.
More than 100,000 olive ridley sea turtles emerged from the Pacific Ocean in a single night at Oaxaca's Playa Escobilla, marking the sixth mass nesting event of the season. The spectacular arribada brought this season's total to over 465,000 turtles at one of the world's most important nesting sites for the endangered species.
Mexico's public health system is joining forces with 10 major pharmaceutical companies to bring cutting-edge clinical trials to 70 million patients. The five-year partnership could transform how everyday Mexicans access breakthrough treatments.
Volunteers in London donned outfits covered with thousands of hand-sewn buttons to celebrate a century-old working-class tradition of music, community, and charity. The annual Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival brought Cockney culture to life at Guildhall Yard.
The Dutch government just identified 50 prime locations to fast-track housing construction, with €7 billion dedicated to making homes affordable for families who need them most. The first developments break ground this year, with two-thirds of all new homes priced within reach of average earners.
After nearly three years of disruption, hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza returned to in-person learning this week, studying in tents, damaged buildings, and makeshift classrooms. Despite 98% of schools being damaged and severe shortages of supplies, students and teachers are determined to reclaim their education.
A Ghanaian district leader who welcomed everyone through his door and transformed his community in just two years has passed away, leaving behind roads, schools, and a legacy of inclusive leadership. Residents of Mankranso struggle to imagine who could fill his shoes.