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A solar-powered train is carrying passengers through Argentina's stunning Andes mountains without burning a drop of diesel. Since launching in 2024, the Tren Solar has transported over 90,000 people while proving clean energy can power even mountain railways.
Kashiwamochi, a gentle cat rescued in Japan after her owner fell ill, is looking for a loving home where she can bloom. She might even come with her best friend.
Brazilian forward Raphinha scored three brilliant goals to lead Barcelona past Sevilla 3-1, keeping their undefeated streak alive. The 19-year-old sensation has now netted 12 goals in just seven league games this season.
After beating rare cancer at Cleveland Clinic, Blair Arbuckle now volunteers for the Velasano Bike to Cure fundraiser. His young daughters, Evelyn and Mirabel, run a summer lemonade stand to raise money for the researchers who helped save their dad's life.
Hundreds gathered in Tyler, Texas for an annual run honoring young cancer survivors, including a girl who walked a mile less than a year after losing mobility. The grassroots event has grown from one mother's isolation into a decade-long community lifeline.
A Japanese company just built the world's first hydrogen-powered engine for large cargo ships, slashing greenhouse gas emissions by over 95%. The breakthrough brings carbon-neutral ocean shipping within reach by 2050.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are receiving Ebola vaccinations as the country moves quickly to contain a new outbreak. The vaccination campaign targets those most at risk in the epicenter of the disease.
Three high school golf teams qualified for regionals in Indiana, with Delta improving by a stunning 40 strokes in just one year. Monroe Central honored their injured teammate by playing with yellow ribbons and qualifying for the second straight year.
A mom's unfiltered home tour showing unpainted doors, duct-taped air conditioners, and overflowing dish racks has resonated with millions tired of social media perfection. Stephanie Murphy's viral video celebrates lived-in homes filled with memories instead of magazine-worthy polish.
When a woman brought an ivory bracelet to Antiques Roadshow, expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan refused to appraise it. The inscription revealed it was once worn by an enslaved person, making its true value impossible to measure in money.
North Central Railway is running over 1,000 special train trips this festive season so families can celebrate together. The trains will connect major cities across India from October through November.
After sleeping hungry on Bengaluru's streets, R Kaleemullah spent 30 years building a lifeline for vulnerable migrant workers. He's the first call thousands make when facing unpaid wages, eviction, or police harassment.
Seong Seung-min just became the first South Korean woman to win gold in modern pentathlon at the Asian Games, breaking China's four-game winning streak. The 2024 Olympic medalist dominated all five events with grace and determination.
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes just opened her ninth gymnastics academy in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, where kindness matters more than podium finishes. Hundreds of families showed up to celebrate a new approach to youth sports that puts joy and growth ahead of medals.
A Volkswagen ID. Buzz just completed a 445-day journey across 92 countries on six continents without a single breakdown. Even better, the electric minivan's battery is still operating at nearly 96% health.
A tiny kitten trapped in a Connecticut storm drain got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking firefighters. Now the crew is working to reunite the lucky little one with its family.
Scientists discovered massive Himalayan-scale mountains buried under Antarctica's ice that helped trigger the Cambrian explosion 538 million years ago. The ancient range from supercontinent Gondwana provided crucial nutrients that fueled Earth's most dramatic period of complex life evolution.