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Since Medicare began covering obesity medications in July, 700,000 seniors have started life-changing weight loss treatments. The new coverage program is making these breakthrough drugs accessible to millions who couldn't afford them before.
Forty life-sized bison puppets paraded through Manhattan to honor the creatures once slaughtered to near-extinction and celebrate the tribes bringing them back. Native leaders like Jason Baldes are growing herds across America despite political headwinds.
Monaco's tennis team made history by qualifying for the Davis Cup's elite rounds for the first time since joining the competition in 1929. The tiny principality's 3-1 victory over Finland marks a stunning achievement for one of the world's smallest countries.
French driver Jade Jacquet made motorsport history at Lédenon, becoming the first female driver to win an outright French Formula 4 race. The 2026 breakthrough victory marks a milestone moment for women in racing's competitive junior formulas.
A breakthrough floating wind turbine platform can withstand typhoons while cutting costs by 52%, potentially unlocking clean energy in the world's most extreme ocean conditions. The design supports massive 18MW turbines without getting bigger or heavier.
A new AI tool can spot early signs of heart failure and valve disease from routine heart rhythm tests, potentially saving thousands of lives through faster diagnosis. The breakthrough could end months-long waits for specialized scans by flagging high-risk patients immediately.
Social media platform X just launched a feature that tells users exactly when their posts have been shadowbanned due to government requests. It's a transparency breakthrough that lets people see which countries restricted their content and why.
National Geographic went backstage at Broadway's The Lion King to show how the legendary musical honors both its animal inspirations and the talented performers who bring them to life. The resulting documentary reveals the deep connection between conservation and creative storytelling.
A 16-year-old baseball player from Japan threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium, wearing the same number her idol Shohei Ohtani wore in high school. Yuri Teramoto traveled from the same high school that produced Ohtani and other MLB stars.
More than 140,000 home batteries across California just delivered a record 580 megawatts of power during a September heat wave, proving residential storage can now compete with traditional power plants. The three-hour evening dispatch, led by Sunrun and Tesla, powered the equivalent of every household in Sacramento County during peak demand.
Saudi Arabia just unveiled its first domestically designed and built electric vehicles, marking a major milestone in the nation's push to diversify beyond oil. The powerful EXOBOT SUV and sedan promise hypercar performance with charging speeds that rival the world's best.
A new pocket knife system lets users snap together different blades and handle pieces in seconds, creating the perfect tool for any situation. The innovative design is changing how everyday carry enthusiasts think about versatility.
Saudi Arabia just unveiled EXOBOT, the nation's first homegrown electric vehicles, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's push to build a thriving automotive industry. The sedan and SUV are the first of seven planned models that could add billions to the economy by 2034.
New Zealand's black robin went from five birds in 1980 to 350 today, and just won Bird of the Year 2026. The tiny survivor's comeback story captured hearts as a record 105,000 Kiwis cast their votes.
A massive Tennessee facility using South Korean smelting technology just cleared a major environmental hurdle, bringing America closer to producing 11 critical minerals without relying on China. The $7.4 billion project could transform how the U.S. secures materials essential for everything from semiconductors to national defense.
Nearly 100 former presidents and prime ministers from every continent just united with a powerful message: today's biggest challenges require countries working together, not going it alone. New polling shows most people worldwide agree.
Athletes shattered seven world and continental records across track and road racing in one electric weekend, proving human potential keeps reaching new heights. From a Canadian marathon runner to a Swedish track star turned road racer, records fell like dominoes.
Three American women broke 67 minutes in the same race for the first time ever, claiming silver at the World Athletics Road Running Championships. After months of controversy over their selection, the team delivered their best performances when it mattered most.