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Seven Colleges of Education across Ghana continue a century-old tradition of training women teachers, with roots stretching back to 1858. These institutions, many founded by missionaries, have educated generations of female educators who've shaped the nation's schools.
Likina Amebaw dominated the 5km World Road Racing Championship in Copenhagen just days after winning the Ultimate 5000m track title. The 28-year-old's back-to-back victories cap an impressive year of racing on both road and track.
Thousands of volunteers spent Saturday removing trash from more than 60 beaches and waterways across Los Angeles County in the 37th annual Coastal Cleanup Day. The community-powered effort collected an estimated 19,000 pounds of debris last year and continues growing as part of a global movement to protect marine life.
Two Imperial Valley school districts just activated major solar projects that will save $3 million over 30 years while charging electric school buses. The celebration marked three years of partnership between communities, local utilities, and environmental groups to make clean energy a reality for students.
A new fund aims to solve a painful irony: tribes sitting on energy-rich land but lacking money to develop projects that benefit their own communities. Former federal energy director Wahleah Johns is raising $100 million to change that.
African mini-grid companies are teaming up with farmers to create a win-win solution: clean energy that cuts food waste and boosts farm profits. This cross-sector collaboration is finally breaking down the silos that have kept renewable energy and agriculture apart.
The beloved Pokémon character floated aboard the International Space Station for over two months as part of a new collaboration to inspire the next generation of space explorers. Interactive exhibits and exclusive experiences launch across Europe this fall.
Scientists are building computer chips that work like human brains, running on just 20 watts of power while slashing energy use by up to 10,000 times. These revolutionary chips could transform everything from medical devices to self-driving cars while keeping your data safer.
A generous bequest from a nature lover will double the size of a wildlife reserve in Staffordshire, creating new trails and protecting habitats for generations. The donation shows how planning ahead can leave a lasting mark on the natural world.
Major energy companies are rethinking how to develop Saudi Arabia's challenging gas reserves after Shell ended its investment in a tough desert project. The setback is pushing the kingdom to find creative new ways to meet its growing energy needs.
A family's day on the water became a dramatic rescue when they spotted an exhausted bear cub struggling to stay afloat. Quick thinking and a call to wildlife officials helped save the little swimmer they named Boo Boo.
A Catholic Charities program teaches sewing skills that lead to jobs and small businesses, with a new fundraiser launching to expand opportunities. Participants gain hands-on training while creating handcrafted items they can sell.
The Wilson-Wood Foundation just gave $15,000 to help low-income Florida families prepare their preschoolers for success. It's the eighth year they've supported this proven program that's helped hundreds of children beat the odds.
A semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of food rolled into Durango, Colorado as part of a nationwide initiative to deliver 250 truckloads to food banks across America. The massive donation, funded by church members skipping meals and donating the savings, will feed communities across five Southwest Colorado counties.
After rescuing 45 pigs from the Lahaina fires, Jillian Vickers' sanctuary now cares for 105 animals but needs community support to rebuild after hurricanes destroyed facilities. Visitors say touring the sanctuary is often the best part of their Maui trip.
Community members in Saginaw, Michigan are taking to the streets with cleanup supplies in hand, transforming their downtown one piece of debris at a time. This volunteer-led effort shows how residents are rolling up their sleeves to make their city shine.
Twenty-eight Kentucky companies sent 330 volunteers to help Dare to Care Food Bank serve neighbors facing record food insecurity. Together, they donated nearly 1,000 hours to prepare meals and support local families in need.
Scientists worldwide now have access to a groundbreaking AI tool that can unlock decades of lunar data to help establish a permanent human presence on the Moon. The NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model, released as free open-source software, turns mountains of complex satellite observations into insights no single instrument could provide alone.