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A Tucson resident illegally cut holes in his street curb in 1998 to harvest rainwater, creating such a remarkable transformation that the city legalized and adopted his methods citywide. His guerrilla gardening now saves water and feeds neighborhoods across the desert city.
Alexander Zverev conquered the US Open on Sunday, defeating Ben Shelton in four sets to claim his second Grand Slam title of 2026. The German champion finally celebrated at Flushing Meadows after a heartbreaking loss in the 2020 final.
After years of falling short, German tennis star Alexander Zverev has claimed two Grand Slam titles in a single season, ending a 30-year drought for German men's tennis. His US Open victory caps a historic year that places him among the sport's elite.
Richard Greenwood just became the oldest person ever to complete a wingsuit jump, soaring over New Mexico at age 74. The Albuquerque resident, who's been skydiving for 56 years, says it was "just another jump" in his extraordinary airborne life.
A New Jersey town is rallying volunteers to plant 3,000 native plugs and flowers at a historic site before winter arrives. The three-day October project will transform the Jacob Ford property into a thriving meadow.
Scientists have solved a decades-old Martian mystery: the Red Planet's Earth-like gullies aren't carved by water but by seasonal carbon dioxide frost that flows like liquid. The discovery shows how Mars reshapes itself through processes we've never seen before.
American sprinters dominated track's richest meet in Budapest, with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek each winning two events and taking home $300,000. Team USA captured 10 of 28 events at the inaugural World Ultimate Championship.
British runner Josh Kerr capped off his sensational season by dominating the 1500m at athletics' inaugural Ultimate Championship, earning $150,000 and proving his strategy of selective racing pays off. Despite criticism for competing less frequently than rivals, the 28-year-old showed why he saves his best for the biggest moments.
Britain's wind turbines are spinning out record amounts of clean electricity, proving renewable energy can deliver when the nation needs it most. As energy prices climb worldwide, the UK's wind success story offers a glimpse of a more stable, sustainable future.
Japanese researchers have transformed waste plastic into effective fertilizer that grows crops just as well as commercial products. The breakthrough could turn one of humanity's biggest pollution problems into a resource for feeding the world.
Researchers have created "living sand" using bacteria and fungi that could transform desert wastelands into farmable land. The breakthrough technology slows water movement through sand by up to 28 times, offering hope for food production in Earth's expanding deserts.
China just unveiled a shared artificial intelligence platform that will help developing nations build their own AI tools together. The move could give millions of people access to technology that's often controlled by just a handful of wealthy countries.
A BBC radio producer just set a world record by running 13.1 miles while hosting a live show, complete with broadcasting equipment on his back. Meanwhile, a runner given two weeks to live defied his diagnosis to cheer from the sidelines.
A Canadian business owner who hadn't competed in 40 years just won three medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships and set a national record. Jake Wolters proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Team USA survived a fierce battle with Spain to reach their fifth consecutive World Cup final, setting up a thrilling rematch with France. The defending champions proved their championship mettle when it mattered most.
Twenty-year-old Iyana Martín led Spain to a decisive 81-58 bronze medal victory over host Germany at the women's FIBA World Cup, showcasing a powerhouse team built on youth and promise. The win marks Spain's triumphant return after missing the last tournament entirely.
France's women's basketball team has made history by reaching their first-ever World Cup final, setting up an epic rematch against the USA dynasty. The showdown in Berlin promises to be one of the sport's most thrilling battles yet.
The US women's basketball team beat Spain 76-66 to reach their fifth straight FIBA World Cup final, where they'll face France in a rematch of the nail-biting 2024 Olympics gold medal game. One more win would tie the Soviet Union's record for most consecutive championships.