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Michigan state workers are hitting the road in electric vehicles to prove zero-emissions transport works in real-world conditions. Their feedback will shape how the state converts its entire 14,800-vehicle fleet by 2040.
A Virginia medical center just received over $600,000 to study whether psychedelic therapy could help people break free from cocaine addiction. Patients there will have access to treatment available at only a handful of facilities nationwide.
A groundbreaking new facility in National City will offer something no other San Diego County center has: addiction treatment and medical recovery care under one roof. When it opens this fall, 670 people each year will get the coordinated help they need to heal.
A new $29 million residential treatment center just opened in National City, offering 24-hour care for 90 adults struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. This facility represents a major investment in helping people rebuild their lives through comprehensive recovery support.
After months of devastating loss, the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally seeing hope in its battle against Ebola. Health officials report new infections have dropped from 120 to 80 cases per day, with six regions now cleared of the disease.
Lithuania just approved plans to let apartment residents install solar panels on their balconies and keep essential appliances running during outages. The country is racing to become an electricity exporter by 2028 after achieving energy independence.
A major U.S. manufacturer just made greener heating accessible for apartment buildings, hotels, and schools. The new technology slashes energy use while working in temperatures as cold as -13°F.
Over 700 exhibitors are gathering in Hannover, Germany this week to showcase the future of electric trucking, with Tesla's Semi making its European debut. While American manufacturers resist change, European companies are racing ahead with zero-emission commercial vehicles that promise cleaner air and lower costs.
Over 2,500 English farmers applied for grants to restore 800 miles of mature hedgerows using a centuries-old technique that captures more carbon than forests. The ancient craft of hedge laying, nearly lost after World War II, is making a dramatic comeback as farmers rediscover its power to fight flooding, support wildlife, and cool the planet.
Investment firm BGC Group donated 100% of its September 11th revenue to charity, raising $16 million in one day. Since 2005, the company has given away $250 million through its annual Charity Day honoring 658 colleagues lost on 9/11.
A perfectly preserved feather found inside 66-million-year-old dinosaur dung is helping scientists understand why modern birds survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. The ancient feather reveals crucial differences in insulation that may have meant life or death during the impact winter.
British actor Tom Hardy celebrates his 49th birthday today, and his journey from Hollywood blockbusters to winning Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions shows there's no limit to reinventing yourself. The Inception star also dedicates his time to helping young people through the Prince's Trust.
A Kansas rancher who took a chance on wind energy in 2006 now earns half his income from turbines on his land. The decision is allowing fourth-generation rancher Peter Ferrell to pass his 7,000-acre ranch to his children debt-free.
A landmark ruling in El Salvador gives hope to women facing violence. For the first time in the nation's history, a court sentenced a killer to life in prison for femicide.
Social media giant Meta will now report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian law enforcement, marking a major step forward in protecting children online. The move comes after intense pressure from India's government over harmful content on Facebook and Instagram.
Nearly 129,000 women from across India just shattered a world record in the largest women-only AI hackathon ever held. Three winners created AI tools helping women build financial independence, find careers, and grow rural businesses.
Twenty-five years after graduating, a group of engineering alumnae returned to their alma mater in India with a gift that will serve thousands. The former students of what's now Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology donated a water purifier worth ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400) to ensure clean drinking water for current students.
A self-taught filmmaker from Haryana turned his grandfather's heartbreak into an award-winning documentary competing at the prestigious London Film Festival. Ankur Hooda's intimate film about vanishing rural traditions is resonating with audiences worldwide.