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After the Trump administration tried to block a nationwide electric vehicle charging program, states fought back and won. Now all 50 states are moving forward with plans to build thousands of charging stations along major highways.
When John Lowrey's home flooded three years in a row, he had no warning. Now, Juneau's new forecasting dashboard predicts glacial floods hours in advance, helping 15,000 residents protect their homes and families.
A Maine university is turning leftover sawmill wood into affordable 3D-printed homes that can be built in hours instead of months. Nine new homes will test whether this breakthrough can solve housing shortages across the country.
Phoenix just opened Senior Bridge, a first-of-its-kind transitional housing village where 40 shipping container studios help homeless seniors aged 55 and older rebuild their lives. The completely solar-powered units cost residents nothing in utilities and include case managers who connect them to healthcare, nutrition support, and permanent housing.
A Manhattan disco called Joyface offers instant entry to anyone who brings their mom or dad. The 70s-themed club is proving that dancing has no age limit.
When neo-Nazis planned a march through Wunsiedel, Germany, residents turned their hate parade into a charity walk. Every step the marchers took raised money to help people leave extremist groups.
Scientists have identified 51 ready-to-go environmental solutions that could spark unstoppable positive change across the planet. Five of them are already showing massive promise in real-world applications.
Scientists in China have created a revolutionary way to refine crude oil that uses 91% less energy by separating molecules at room temperature instead of boiling them repeatedly. If scaled up globally, this breakthrough could slash emissions from one of the world's largest industrial polluters.
Millions of Europeans celebrate their heritage each September by exploring historic sites, from grand castles to neighborhood landmarks. France just launched a new Patrimoine Pass to help preserve these treasured places for future generations.
After a devastating slump that nearly ended his career, Indian cricket star Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20 international century by any player from a major cricket nation. His 30-ball hundred against Afghanistan is the ultimate comeback story, proving that failure is just preparation for something greater.
Andhra Pradesh is building fire stations in all 175 constituencies to slash emergency response times to just 10-15 minutes. The ambitious expansion has already cut response times and saved over ₹3.75 crore in property while rescuing eight lives in one district alone.
An entire Indian city will attempt to break a world record by having every household sort their trash at the same time for one hour. Ongole is marking its 150th anniversary with a celebration that could change how communities think about waste.
Two nations are connecting their economies with a direct shipping line that promises to unlock trade between Egypt and West Africa. The Alexandria-Dakar route will open new markets for businesses on both sides of the continent.
A small Canadian town is turning reflection into action with a week of Indigenous-led events honoring residential school survivors. St. Marys, Ontario is proving reconciliation happens one community at a time.
An Iowa family just made history with the most unlikely birthday tradition. Five generations of the Harlow family were all born on the same date, earning them a Guinness World Record.
Scientists at the University of Manitoba discovered a protein that could reverse multiple sclerosis damage, offering hope to 90,000 Canadians living with the incurable disease. Animal studies show the treatment can repair brain cells and restore mobility.
A tiny kitten found weighing just 309 grams in a bin during France's summer wildfires has officially joined the fire station as the newest member. Now healthy and thriving at 1.2kg, Saumos will be cared for by 94 firefighters who saved him.
Nine of Florida's iconic freshwater springs will receive new cleanup plans following a legal settlement that requires the state to crack down on agricultural pollution and failing septic systems. For the first time, officials must verify that pollution controls actually work.