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An Ohio city just cut millions from its energy bill by putting 3,000 solar panels on its reservoir. The innovation could help towns nationwide save money without sacrificing valuable land.
When Ohio State's star quarterback introduced himself in class as someone who just "plays sports," the humble moment went viral. His down-to-earth personality is winning hearts across college football.
President Trump signed legislation allowing a Medal of Honor monument to be built near the Lincoln Memorial, honoring America's bravest warriors. The bill passed both chambers of Congress unanimously over six years, showing rare bipartisan unity.
Over 100,000 fans filled the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the NFL's historic first regular-season game in Australia, creating the seventh-largest crowd in league history. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in front of a roaring Friday morning crowd that showed the world Australia's appetite for American football.
World Cup-winning rugby coach Sir Steve Hansen is bringing his championship expertise to Australian rugby league. The legendary All Blacks mentor will work as football performance director for the Manly Sea Eagles starting in 2027.
Australia's women's wheelchair basketball team is back competing at the world level after missing the 2024 Paralympics. With veteran stars and promising newcomers, the Gliders are rebuilding toward a home Games podium in Brisbane 2032.
Over 100,000 fans packed Melbourne's iconic MCG to witness history as the NFL played its first-ever game in Australia. The San Francisco 49ers beat the LA Rams 27-7 in a celebration that blended American football with Aussie spirit.
Rugby league phenom Isaiya Katoa claimed two premierships in different age divisions within weeks at age 18, launching a career that's made him one of the game's brightest young stars. The Dolphins playmaker now heads into his first NRL semifinal this weekend.
A Bengaluru engineer created a simple phone app that detects potholes, maps them, and files complaints automatically, all built in 24 hours without any funding. Gaurav Sen's invention could finally give citizens a voice in fixing India's dangerous roads.
Google just launched a suite of clean energy initiatives across India that could transform how 300 million buildings access solar power. The tech giant is combining AI with real-world projects to help farmers, solar installers, and entire communities slash emissions while saving money.
Thirty years after winning Olympic gold, Nigeria's legendary footballers are coming together for a celebration match that honors their legacy and builds support for retired athletes across Africa.
Kyra Cooney-Cross will play at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium this Sunday for the first time since her mother died of cancer two months ago. The 24-year-old Australian midfielder took six months off to be by her mom's side and now plays in her honor.
French footballer Allan Saint-Maximin left a major club after his children experienced racist abuse at school, choosing family protection over his career. His courage sparked global support and shows how standing up to discrimination, even at great personal cost, can inspire change.
New satellite imagery from NASA reveals Vasquez Rocks, the 25-million-year-old California park where Captain Kirk fought the Gorn and countless sci-fi classics were filmed. The stunning false-color images show how Earth's own landscapes can look perfectly alien.
Tokyo's streets will soon feature ambulances designed not for humans, but for broken humanoid robots. The mobile repair service keeps AI workers on the job by swapping damaged bots with replacements on site.
Japan just designated 19 towns in Hokkaido as special zones where autonomous farm equipment can operate without human drivers. The move could revolutionize agriculture by letting technology companies test AI solutions that save farmers time and labor.
When Japan's beloved Suica penguin mascot announced retirement, the internet initially rejected all three replacements. Then something wonderful happened: they fell in love with the weirdest one.
Ghana's government is redesigning impoverished urban neighborhoods while ensuring no one gets forced out. The plan tackles crumbling sanitation, housing, and roads in communities that have been overlooked for decades.