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A Canadian town brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbors together for an evening of powwow dancing, traditional teachings, and shared learning. The annual gathering in Westlock, Alberta strengthens community bonds while honoring Treaty 6 relationships.
From Morocco to Mozambique, pioneering female athletes shattered barriers and inspired generations across an entire continent. These trailblazers didn't just win medals, they opened doors for millions of young girls who never imagined they could compete.
A Sydney dream pop duo just raced across NSW and into Canberra, playing nine shows in 12 hours to break a Guinness World Record while raising over $2,200 for mental health. Despite traffic jams, a missing helicopter, and a plane malfunction, they finished with just 15 seconds to spare.
Scientists in the UK just received one of only a few microscopes in the world that could transform our understanding of inflammatory bowel disease. The breakthrough technology uses Nobel Prize-winning science to watch living cells in action like never before.
Smallpox killed 300 million people in the 20th century alone, but today it no longer exists in nature. The story of how one curious doctor's experiment led to the only disease humans have ever completely wiped out offers powerful hope for modern health challenges.
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University of Colorado researchers discovered that microscopic blood particles called exosomes keep nerves inflamed long after shingles clears, explaining why some patients suffer chronic pain. The breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments for the condition.
Ghana is transforming the conversation around slavery reparations from simple compensation into a comprehensive economic framework involving development financing, cultural restitution, and institutional accountability. The West African nation is leveraging its role as the African Union's Champion for Reparations to build international cooperation and explore how financial systems can support historical repair.
Carla Bernat Escuder captured her first professional golf title at the Guardian Championship, crediting an unusual strategy: deleting Instagram to stop comparing herself to others. The 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur champion shot a bogey-free 64 in the final round to win by two strokes.
Hundreds of volunteers across Jacksonville will join a global ocean cleanup effort this Saturday, part of a worldwide movement that tracks marine debris to protect wildlife and waterways. No registration required, just show up with a heart for cleaner coasts.
More than 50,000 volunteers will tackle trash across 700 California sites this Saturday, from coastal beaches to inland waterways. The 42nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day brings communities together to protect wildlife and keep plastic out of the ocean.
California's largest volunteer event returns September 19 as 50,000 people prepare to clean hundreds of beaches in just three hours. Now in its 42nd year, Coastal Cleanup Day has grown from a California tradition into a global movement.
A scientist's 1976 breakthrough transformed how we fight cancer and viruses, proving basic research can change medicine forever. Fifty years later, Dr. Robert Gallo's discovery of interleukin-2 continues powering new treatments.
Scientists confirm that catching up on sleep during weekends can reverse health damage from short weeknight sleep. Just two extra hours might be enough to help your body bounce back.
MIT scientists discovered that ocean bacteria work in teams to break down tough algae molecules, revealing a surprising key to how oceans store carbon for centuries. The finding could help us predict and enhance natural carbon storage in our seas.
Scientists discovered that healthy connections just beneath the brain's surface may help shield older adults from cognitive decline, even as gray matter naturally shrinks. The finding could explain why some people stay sharper than others in their later years.
A chemistry concept taught to millions of students for nearly a century turns out to be incorrect, and researchers say fixing it will make the science easier to learn. Two major exam boards have already begun updating their curriculum based on the discovery.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is urging African nations to become AI innovators, not just users. He's backing his vision with action, including building Africa's first Artificial Intelligence University.
Italian racing driver Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth victory of the season at Spain's newest Formula One circuit, extending his championship lead to 81 points. The young Mercedes driver is charging toward what could be his first world title with nine races remaining.