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Ghana's under-17 women's soccer team is heading to the knockout rounds after beating Canada 2-0, and they're ready to take on undefeated Argentina next. Assistant coach Bashiru-Deen Sumaila says the team has studied their opponents and believes "success shall be ours.
Over 200 people gathered at the University of San Carlos to tackle real problems in their community, from flood control failures to affordable housing. Young journalists and activists are already putting their action plans into motion.
King Willem-Alexander brought international attention to a Dutch asylum center that's been successfully integrating refugees for 35 years. His visit highlighted programs helping 530 residents build new lives through work training, community workshops, and local connections.
At 21, Jeremy Jacquet has become Liverpool's defensive rock after a risky €60 million transfer from Rennes. The French center-back has started every single Premier League and Champions League match, proving doubters wrong with stellar performances.
After a controversy-filled year, rugby league player Mikey Lewis earned his England World Cup spot and now has a chance to save his team's tournament hopes. His two-try performance against France showed he's ready to prove the doubters wrong.
Jody Cundy has won every Para-cycling world championship kilo race since 2006, and the 48-year-old is aiming for his 20th consecutive title this week. The six-time Paralympic champion is now racing against competitors young enough to be his children, including teammates who weren't born when he won his first gold medal.
After being told his rugby career was over at 16, Finlay O'Neill discovered wheelchair rugby league and is now defending England's World Cup title in Australia. His journey from devastated teenager to international athlete shows how one door closing can open another to unexpected greatness.
More than 2.5 million European researchers now have access to a revolutionary publishing platform that posts studies first, then reviews them openly for free. Major science funders are betting $18 million that this transparent approach will reshape how discoveries reach the world.
Scientists have discovered three simple warning signs that help identify journals potentially publishing low-quality research. The breakthrough could protect researchers from accidentally submitting work to shady publishers.
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The Springboks are giving six talented newcomers their shot at international rugby glory as they head into the Nations Championship finale. Four players just competed in the Junior World Championship this year.
A new study shows an experimental drug helped 68% of participants reduce sleep apnea symptoms by more than half while also improving heart health. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions who struggle with CPAP machines.
A foundation is honoring first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice by paying off mortgages for their families. On National First Responders Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation shared how they're turning tragedy into hope for those left behind.
A Wall Street Journal survey reveals surprising common ground among American voters on major issues like healthcare and immigration. When politics are stripped away, people want many of the same things.
Scientists discovered that autistic children's brains recognize faces through different neural pathways than previously understood, with changes appearing earlier in development than researchers thought. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better support for autistic individuals.
Scientists discovered that T cells can sense the physical stiffness of surrounding tissues, using this hidden "sense of touch" to help determine whether they become long-lasting protective memory cells. This breakthrough could transform how we treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and transplant rejection.
Researchers in South Korea have created a simple kit that transforms regular cars into air-cleaning machines, scrubbing pollution as they drive. The system captures 95% of harmful particles while barely affecting fuel efficiency.
Bosch just made everyday electric biking better with a motor that's 17% smaller, lighter, and nearly silent while delivering more power. The upgrade focuses on what commuters and casual riders actually need: smooth, natural pedaling assistance without the bulk.
Nigeria's student loan program is fixing a frustrating problem where students accidentally paid tuition twice. Nearly 400,000 students are already testing a new system that puts payment control in their hands.