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Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative has planted 56.2 billion seedlings, earning global praise as a model for fighting climate change and building food security. International researchers say the ambitious program shows what's possible when a nation commits to environmental restoration.
Countries worldwide just agreed to strengthen cooperation on AI ethics, putting people at the center of technology development. The historic gathering tackled everything from AI safety to its environmental impact.
True freshman Hannah Rutten dominated her first collegiate swimming meet, breaking a longstanding record and winning three of five events at Northern Arizona University's annual Pentathlon. The young swimmer's debut signals an exciting era for the Lumberjacks program.
A wandering pony found along a Louisiana road Friday morning was back home with its owner by afternoon, thanks to quick-thinking deputies and the power of social media. Sometimes the best news is the simplest: a happy ending happens fast.
Volunteers in Sheboygan replaced staircases, installed doors, and tackled yard work for homeowners who can't keep up with repairs. The annual Rock the Block program brings together retired teachers, new homeowners, and local businesses to lift up their community.
A Manhattan grief support center that opened just last year is already expanding to help more New Yorkers through their toughest times. Our House NYC needs more volunteers as demand for compassionate grief support grows across the city.
A beloved community science festival returns to Los Alamos with nine days of hands-on discovery, expanding beyond its hometown for the first time. From interactive exhibits to adult play nights, the event proves science belongs to everyone.
Millennial caregivers can help delay memory decline in aging parents through simple daily actions. Doctors say early intervention and lifestyle changes make a real difference in brain health.
When Sumit Kumar Prajapati's friends planned a Himalayan road trip, he didn't let not owning a car stop him, he took his battery-powered e-rickshaw instead. His unlikely journey from Muzaffarnagar to Spiti Valley at 12,500 feet has inspired thousands online.
When COVID-19 ended Neha Thakur's aviation career, she didn't panic. She returned to a childhood dream that began in her father's truck.
After 80 years, Jehovah's Witnesses are giving members freedom to choose whether to accept blood components like red cells and platelets. The historic policy shift affects millions worldwide while still maintaining core religious beliefs.
Eastern Michigan University's 24th president is making student success and community connection the heart of his mission. Dr. Brendan Kelly's vision comes as higher education faces unprecedented change.
After a 2025 typhoon scattered centuries-old treasures across an Alaska beach, volunteers are rushing to excavate precious Yup'ik artifacts before rising seas claim them forever. The wooden bowls, carved masks, and handmade tools offer a rare window into Alaska Native life before Western contact.
California just passed a groundbreaking law that will pay cash directly to 1,000 families who suffered health problems from living near oil drilling sites. It's being called environmental reparations, and it could change how America addresses pollution's legacy.
Scientists created a computer made entirely from DNA that performs calculations using billions of molecules in a tiny water droplet. The system uses less energy than traditional computers by letting physics guide molecules to the right answer.
Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier just gave a TED talk that breaks down why music moves us, and he calls it "the wiggle." Using only his voice, a piano, and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," he shows how life and music were never meant to run in straight lines.
British tennis player Toby Samuel fought back from a set down to win his first Davis Cup match for Great Britain, saying the moment meant more to him than playing any Grand Slam. The 24-year-old's emotional victory helped Britain take a commanding lead against Ecuador in London.
Osun State University is celebrating its largest cohort yet, with 88 students earning top honors across multiple disciplines. The milestone includes the university's first graduating class of 90 medical doctors.