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Scientists aboard a research vessel got the surprise of their careers when a rare bigfin squid drifted into view nearly two miles beneath the Pacific Ocean. It's the first time anyone has seen this ethereal creature alive in the northeastern Pacific.
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Archaeologists in Peru just opened an elite tomb that's been sealed for six centuries, and it's packed with treasures that could rewrite what we know about the ancient Chimú civilization. For the first time ever, researchers are studying an untouched royal burial that looters never found.
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The United Nations voted 164 to 1 to encourage the world to adopt maps that accurately show Africa is 14 times larger than Greenland. The move aims to correct centuries of distortion that diminished how the continent is perceived globally.
Saudi Arabia has transformed from a destination travelers only knew through photos into one of the world's most exciting emerging travel spots, with ancient AlUla and historic Diriyah welcoming millions of visitors. The kingdom's Red Sea coastline now hosts a new generation of luxury eco-resorts designed around protecting nature while sharing it with the world.
A Wichita athlete who won three Paralympic gold medals just earned a spot in the brand new Wheelchair Tennis Hall of Champions. Nick Taylor's journey from intern to celebrated champion shows how dedication creates lasting impact.
After 40 years away from competition, Jake Wolters returned to athletics at age 62 and just won three medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships. The cabinet business owner from Guelph broke a Canadian record while balancing life as a grandfather of five.
Despite having nine players competing in their first World Cup, Team USA's women's basketball team rallied from 14 points down to capture their fifth consecutive gold medal. The young squad's 97-79 victory over France in Berlin proves American basketball excellence runs deeper than any single generation.
Scientists can now explore decades of lunar data in minutes thanks to a breakthrough AI model released free to the public. The tool has already proven 23% better at finding potential ice deposits and landing sites than existing technology.
Cancer survivors led a moving walk through Beaver Creek Park as the Barren County community gathered to celebrate hope and raise funds for cancer research. Faith, music, and glowing luminarias turned an afternoon into a powerful reminder that no one fights alone.
A South African university leader got the best birthday gift: celebrating graduates on his special day. The University of Venda's spring ceremony became a double celebration for Professor Fulufhelo Netswera.
A volunteer-run rescue in Croydon, New Hampshire is changing lives by saving Great Pyrenees dogs and matching them with forever families. Barking Dog Farm Rescue operates entirely on donations and love.
Ohio's Attorney General is asking law enforcement and residents to document 250 kind moments by year's end, celebrating America's 250th with human generosity. The first 250 submissions earn a special challenge coin.
Canada just revealed a deal book featuring over 160 clean energy projects spanning from graphite mining to offshore wind, signaling its push to become a global clean energy leader. The challenge now is turning ambitious plans into real jobs and economic growth.
Scientists at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that psilocybin could protect cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced nerve damage without reducing the treatment's tumor-fighting power. Human trials are now launching to test this breakthrough.
NASA just awarded funding for 12 groundbreaking studies that could transform how future astronauts eat and stay healthy during missions to the Moon and Mars. The research tackles everything from growing tomatoes in space to protecting crews from lunar dust.
When Becky Drexler lost her best friend to ovarian cancer in 2017, she channeled her grief into advocacy work that would later save her own life. Just months after her friend's death, new treatments emerged that turned a once-deadly diagnosis into a survivable one.
After a court ordered him to rehab a decade ago, Tim McNamara chose to return on his own terms. Now the Western Arrarnta elder mentors others struggling with alcohol, proving change is always possible.
Men across South Australia's Riverland are leaving farms and trades for fulfilling careers in disability support, doubling the workforce at local providers. The shift reflects a national trend that's bringing more male role models into care work while giving former tradesmen a renewed sense of purpose.