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When a 12-year-old boy painted her portrait, Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu pledged ₦10 million for his education. Less than a month later, she delivered every penny.
Chile just crushed its 2050 renewable energy storage goal by 2027, becoming one of the world's fastest-growing battery storage markets. The latest win: a massive 165MW solar farm paired with enough battery storage to power thousands of homes.
Norway is stepping up to help Bangladesh build a greener future with renewable energy expertise and funding. The Nordic nation wants to partner on offshore wind, solar power, and green technology that could transform the country's energy landscape.
Eagle County parents no longer have to choose between work and worrying about their babies. The new Lettuce Patch Early Learning Center just opened with space for 165 children, ending years of impossible waitlists in a valley where every facility has been turning families away.
Florida International University boosted its four-year graduation rate by 45 percentage points in a decade, earning statewide recognition for turning student success into a science. The transformation is helping thousands more students build careers while saving taxpayers millions.
Wind farms across New England just generated more electricity than all of New Hampshire's gas plants and hydropower combined. The region smashed its previous record by 30%, now producing enough clean energy to power up to one-seventh of New England's homes and businesses.
Engineers in Alberta turned wind turbines slightly off-angle to redirect airflow, creating double-digit power gains in perfect conditions. The real-world annual result reveals what breakthrough tech looks like before it's ready for prime time.
A Calgary company's new pulsing LED system slashes greenhouse electricity use by up to 80% while growing the same amount of food. The breakthrough technology just received nearly $900K in federal funding to scale up commercial testing.
Athletics launched its flashiest event yet with pink sandpits, light shows, and record-breaking prize money. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship brought 20,000 fans to their feet as the sport's biggest names competed in a revolutionary three-day format.
Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova just became the newest members of an exclusive club, completing a career Grand Slam in doubles. Their comeback victory at the 2026 US Open marks a historic first in women's tennis.
A journalist and entrepreneur reveal surprisingly simple ways to deepen connections with anyone. Their conversation on TED tackles modern loneliness and offers practical advice anyone can use today.
Children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy now have access to the first therapy that directly targets muscle loss, offering new hope for independent movement. The breakthrough drug showed kids improving their motor skills while those on placebo declined.
Spanish golfer Carlota Ciganda sank a dramatic 15-foot putt on the final hole to secure a crucial half-point for Team Europe, keeping the Solheim Cup opening day tied 4-4 against the USA. The 36-year-old veteran delivered her signature clutch performance once again in women's golf's biggest team competition.
China's Supreme Court just issued sweeping new guidance protecting people from AI deepfakes and identity theft. The 24-article ruling tells lower courts how to handle cases involving fake videos, voice cloning, and digital privacy violations.
Spanish researchers spent over a decade developing revolutionary eye drops that restored vision in blind animals without surgery, implants, or gene therapy. The light-activated compounds replace lost photoreceptors, offering hope for millions with degenerative blindness.
A southern Mexican state once plagued by cartel violence is seeing dramatic safety improvements, with daily murders falling by nearly two-thirds. Real people are feeling the difference in their everyday lives.
Mexico is teaming up with UNESCO to help teachers and students safely harness artificial intelligence in classrooms. The partnership focuses on protecting student wellbeing while making technology a learning tool, not a replacement for human connection.
The Mediterranean region is building 552 gigawatts of solar and wind projects worth €683 billion, exceeding all planned US energy capacity. Spain leads Europe's renewable revolution, already saving households €10 monthly on electricity bills.