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After 11 hours trapped in their flooded motorhome, Hank and Stacey Wills and their five pets were hoisted to safety by a Colorado National Guard helicopter crew. The dramatic rescue near Pagosa Springs shows the power of coordination between emergency responders who refused to give up.
British Paralympic champion Jody Cundy is chasing his 20th consecutive world title in track cycling's punishing one-kilometer time trial this week in the Netherlands. The 48-year-old has remained unbeaten in the event since 2006, earning respect as "captain" from teammates young enough to be his children.
Rugby veteran Kurtley Beale is returning to Australia's national team at age 37, five years after his last international match. His comeback ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup offers hope for a team searching for steady leadership.
The world's best wheelchair rugby athletes will compete in Brisbane during the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup, creating the largest celebration of inclusive sport the city has ever seen. Organizers are aiming for record-breaking attendance as the event builds momentum toward Brisbane's 2032 Paralympic Games.
An Italian construction firm is leading a massive railway project across southern Africa that could cut shipping times in half and open new trade routes for millions. The 517-kilometer Zambian railway is part of Italy's expanding commitment to African development.
South Korea is putting 1,700 AI robots to work in government agencies next year, turning police stations, farms, and fire departments into real-world testing grounds. The plan helps homegrown robotics companies gain experience while giving public agencies cutting-edge tools.
Vietnam is transforming how agricultural research works by connecting scientists directly with farmers and businesses to solve real problems. The new approach aims to turn lab discoveries into commercial success stories that boost the rural economy.
OpenAI's AI just cracked a million-dollar math problem that stumped researchers for half a century, proving the mathematical foundation of our universe's forces. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence is now solving problems at the cutting edge of human knowledge.
Google DeepMind just released Genie 4, a breakthrough AI that generates photorealistic interactive worlds you can change with your voice while it plays matching audio in real time. This tool could transform how filmmakers brainstorm ideas, how teachers bring history to life, and how engineers test robots before building them.
For 12 years, Japan has been turning Halloween on its head with "Jimi Halloween," where people dress as hilariously mundane everyday moments instead of flashy costumes. The tradition started in 2014 and has grown into a creative celebration of life's most relatable, awkward situations.
When wildfire smoke made outdoor exercise dangerous, Singapore's running community turned shopping malls into makeshift training tracks. Over 80 runners now circle air-conditioned corridors before stores open, keeping their marathon dreams alive.
Ghana is putting physician assistants at the center of a new free primary healthcare system, bringing medical care directly to busy workers who can't make it to hospitals. The move includes free community health screenings across four locations in Techiman.
Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out in historic numbers to vote in this week's election, helping Arab-led parties win their largest-ever representation in parliament. The surge reflects a community choosing participation over protest to shape their country's future.
A half-gram fragment of Japanese knotweed can become an entire new plant, proving that nature's regenerative power cuts both ways. While some species use this superpower to spread beauty, others use it to become invasive nightmares.
Two cows have spent seven months living on a remote Queensland island after likely being swept out to sea during March floods. The resourceful Brahmans appear healthy and happy, surviving against all odds on their tropical paradise.
As the Trump administration targets the International Criminal Court with financial sanctions, Australia and other nations are stepping up with "extraordinary" support to protect court staff and keep justice efforts alive. It's a powerful display of international cooperation in defense of accountability.
A 16th-century pirate's simple question about counting cannonballs sparked a mathematical puzzle that stumped brilliant minds for 400 years. The answer finally came in 2017, proving that grocers have been stacking oranges the right way all along.
A researcher who survived life as a child soldier explains why programs that address belonging and purpose work better than punishment alone for young people caught in gang violence. His insights could transform how America helps at-risk youth escape dangerous cycles.