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The U.S. women's basketball team claimed another World Cup gold medal, defeating France in an inspiring championship game. The victory continues America's dominance in international women's basketball while showcasing the sport's growing global popularity.
A fish species that had dropped to just 2.6% of its historic population now has a new protection plan ensuring its recovery continues. After a decade of careful rebuilding, Pacific bluefin tuna is getting a science-based harvest strategy that allows sustainable fishing while preventing future collapse.
When Kansas deputies pulled over "Missing You" singer John Waite for speeding, the traffic stop transformed into a hilarious photo shoot. The fan encounter went viral and proved that small moments of joy can happen anywhere.
A revolutionary homeless program that gives people permanent homes first, then support, kept 92% of participants off the streets after a year. England is now investing £442 million to expand the approach nationwide.
Engineers conquered impossible ground conditions to build the Penang Bridge, connecting Malaysia's mainland to an island across 5.2 miles of water. Their creative solution to building on a foundation of crushed shells changed bridge construction in the region forever.
A former industrial dumping ground in England has transformed into a thriving wetland sanctuary that now supports nearly two-thirds of the UK's breeding black-necked grebes. The conservation success story shows how nature can recover when given the chance.
As Kenya braces for a major El Niño event, experts say the key to surviving climate shocks lies in supporting women farmers who grow much of Africa's food but face the highest risks when trying new methods. A new approach focuses on giving them the resources to innovate safely.
Young Libyans are learning to bridge divides and counter hate speech through a new tolerance training program. The initiative aims to unite the country through dialogue starting with youth aged 20 to 35.
Indigenous artists will perform a moving tribute at Montreal's Bourgie Hall on September 30, celebrating resilience and culture. The free concert features Innu soprano Elisabeth St-Gelais performing a powerful work created by Indigenous women artists.
Japan's men's volleyball team just secured their spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with two full years to prepare for something special. They're chasing their first Olympic medal since winning gold in 1972.
Two Chinese climbers shattered the men's speed relay world record in front of their home crowd, while China swept all gold medals at the World Climbing Series. The thrilling performances showcased athletic excellence and the power of teamwork in competitive climbing's fastest-growing format.
For 3,000 years, smallpox killed three in ten people it infected. Today, thanks to a daring 1796 experiment, it's the only human disease ever completely erased from Earth.
Scientists discovered a parasitic wasp preserved in amber that caught prey with a movable trap like a Venus flytrap, something never seen before in insects. The 99-million-year-old creature used this bizarre mechanism to capture hosts for its eggs.
A Ghanaian community came together for their annual festival and raised funds to build desperately needed schools and health facilities. The celebration in Gomoa Kumasi showed how traditional culture can drive modern progress.
The United Arab Emirates and Germany just launched a partnership that could bring more than $5.8 billion into renewable energy and battery storage. This collaboration marks one of the largest clean energy investments in Europe's history.
India's surging data center industry is creating a massive new market for clean energy. AI companies need so much electricity that they're willing to sign long-term contracts, making solar and wind projects more financially viable than ever.
A Colorado schoolteacher led scientists to an incredible discovery: the first continuous footprints of a running T-Rex, captured 66 million years ago in what's now North Dakota. The rare trackway shows a moment frozen in time as a massive predator moved across an ancient landscape.
After a season filled with setbacks and a demotion to the minors, Miami Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez launched a pinch-hit walk-off home run to cap a dramatic comeback victory. The emotional moment marked a turning point for the struggling second-year player who called it "a really beautiful moment."