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After massive public protest, Germany reversed plans to shut down Deutsche Welle's Greek service, a broadcaster that gave Greeks hope during dictatorship. The unanimous vote preserves a 50-year bond between two nations.
More than 500 volunteers gathered at Yamacraw Beach in the Bahamas to collect over 1,200 pounds of trash during the 41st International Coastal Cleanup. Students, businesses, and community groups joined forces to protect their marine environment while teaching the next generation about ocean conservation.
Boston just made it dramatically easier to build batteries and renewable energy projects across the city. The new rules create a fast-track approval process that could speed up the shift to clean power by years.
California is testing solar panels built over irrigation canals that prevent water evaporation while generating clean energy. The project could save enough water for thousands of households while helping the state reach its 100% clean energy goal.
A Quebec stargazer planning a camping trip spotted a mysterious 25-kilometre ring on satellite images that turned out to be an ancient meteor crater hidden in plain sight for millions of years. Scientists confirmed the discovery after wading through 50 metres of water to reach the remote site and finding rare shatter cones that prove a massive space rock once struck Earth there.
Humanoid robots are learning to work in car factories, making tough jobs safer. Boston Dynamics just opened a training facility where Atlas robots practice handling real automotive parts.
The Milwaukee Brewers just made history with their 98th victory of the season, breaking a franchise record that's stood for decades. With six games still to play, this young team is proving that chemistry and teamwork can outshine raw talent.
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Volunteers in Somerset are swapping lawnmowers for ancient scythes to protect one of England's rarest bumblebees. The three-year project keeps wildflower meadows thriving while saving ground-nesting bees from fast-moving mower blades.
Toyota will launch its first extended-range electric vehicle in China by 2027, aiming to produce 200,000 units as it adapts to the world's largest EV market. The move marks a major shift for the hybrid pioneer now embracing battery-powered technology.
Chinese automaker BYD just unveiled an electric semi truck that can charge faster and haul more than Tesla's competing model heading to Europe. The race to electrify long-haul trucking just got a major boost from an unexpected competitor.
Scientists at MIT have developed tiny, fully digestible batteries made from safe food-grade materials that power swallowable medical devices. The breakthrough could make ingestible electronics safer for patients while reducing environmental waste.
Scientists created a hair-thin brain implant that records brain activity, delivers medicine, and stimulates different brain areas simultaneously. Successful tests in mice show the flexible device could transform how we study and treat conditions like epilepsy.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope just switched on its massive 300-megapixel camera, bringing us closer to unprecedented views of the universe. The telescope is on track to begin capturing stunning cosmic images by early 2027.
Seoul National University just became the first Korean university to embed invisible anti-deepfake signals into graduation photos, protecting 5,800 students from having their images weaponized. The move comes two years after women graduates became victims of a massive deepfake abuse case.
The largest wind farm in the Horn of Africa is rising in Ethiopia's remote desert, backed by a $620 million partnership with the UAE that could light up four million homes with clean energy. The Aysha-1 project marks a turning point for a nation racing to bring electricity to 75 percent of its people by 2030.
Finland's Finance Ministry kicked off its latest economic report with a poetic quote, reflecting newfound optimism as the country's economy grew faster than predicted. The nation is already on the path to recovery, with steady growth expected through 2030.
When the Zamniuk family spotted a baby bear struggling to stay afloat in Okanagan Lake, they didn't hesitate to pull the exhausted cub onto their boat. The heartwarming rescue shows how quick thinking and compassion can save a life, even when it has four paws.
Electric air taxis are now flying in Texas skies, and their first missions could transport lifesaving medical supplies to rural communities. The three-year test program brings science fiction closer to reality.