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Scientists discovered that semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, helped older mice live longer and stay healthier. The findings suggest GLP-1 drugs might influence the aging process itself, not just appetite and blood sugar.
El Houcine El Azzaoui just conquered one of the toughest challenges in endurance sports, setting a new world record in the 53-kilometer mountain running race. The Moroccan athlete's achievement puts his country firmly on the map in one of running's most demanding disciplines.
A former Manhattan teacher who escaped Ground Zero is thanking Colorado firefighters for their courage after summer wildfires reminded him of the heroes he witnessed on September 11. Dan Fielding brought pizzas, stories, and a memorial flag to the Clifton Fire Protection District.
Oregon's Dan Lanning nailed a trick shot on College GameDay to win $500,000 from Pat McAfee for childhood cancer research, then added $50,000 of his own. The touching moment combined sports entertainment with a cause deeply personal to Lanning's family.
Volunteers across Mexico are helping thousands of baby sea turtles reach the ocean safely, with one region reporting a record 34 million olive ridley hatchlings making it to sea in a single season. The grassroots effort combines decades of dedicated conservation work with federal protection programs.
Volunteers from a Smithfield Lowe's store spent two days giving Barbour's Grove Park a complete refresh, proving that community care can happen one bench at a time. The team pressure washed, painted, and planted their way through the Four Oaks gathering space.
Over 900 volunteers tackled 40 community projects across Denver this weekend, sanding playgrounds, organizing toys, and breathing new life into community spaces. What started as a 9/11 remembrance event 16 years ago has grown into one of the city's biggest volunteer mobilizations.
Two people who escaped the Twin Towers are asking Americans to remember the unity that followed tragedy. Their message 25 years later: be kind to everyone you meet.
Scientists at Jilin University have created robots with human-like hands and movements by studying how our muscles and bones work together. The breakthrough could give China's robotics industry the dexterity needed to compete globally.
A tropical island off Queensland's coast needs volunteer caretakers to maintain its paradise in exchange for rent-free living. Two current residents share what it's really like to live self-sufficiently on Middle Percy Island.
Cooper Hamilton-Riley drums his way through music class at Taree Public School, where a nonprofit brings professional music education to kids who wouldn't otherwise get it until high school. The program has driven attendance up over 13% at one school while helping students connect with their culture.
Gold Star families in the UK can now travel free on National Rail networks during Remembrance weekend to honor their loved ones. The Ministry of Defence will fund the program annually with no limits on eligible families.
After six years away battling a rare neurological disorder, Celine Dion brought 30,000 fans to their feet in Paris with tears of joy streaming down her face. The legendary singer's powerful comeback proves that even incurable conditions can't silence true determination.
From Delhi's wetlands to Manipur's floating islands, India's unexpected spots are hosting rare flamingos, pelicans, and migratory birds. You don't need a sanctuary to witness spectacular birdlife.
Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi just missed the podium by milliseconds at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, but the 21-year-old walked away with $25,000 and cemented his place among the world's fastest humans.
Three Nigerian athletes who won medals at the Commonwealth Games just received job offers from their state governor. Their success at the grassroots level is now paying off with stable careers in sports development.
A Springfield tutoring program helped 72% of struggling first graders catch up to grade level in just one year. Now the city is investing $2.2 million to help 893 more students learn to read.