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Two Middle Eastern neighbors are teaming up to launch their first satellite together, turning years of cooperation into concrete action. The partnership marks a major step forward for Arab space exploration and regional collaboration.
A Swedish energy company just secured $54 million to build three massive battery storage parks in Poland, speeding up the country's transition away from coal. Construction starts in September, marking a major step forward for Europe's clean energy grid.
Ethiopia is transforming sorghum from a humble staple crop into a major economic driver that could create thousands of jobs and open new export markets across Africa. The country's bold plan connects farmers, investors, and food processors in a value chain designed to keep wealth local while feeding the continent.
Six African health ventures will pitch their innovations in November for a chance to win one of three $5,000 fellowships. The Pitch Perfect Africa program supports early-stage health entrepreneurs turning creative solutions into reality across the continent.
Countries around the world just joined forces to tackle the massive problem of internet scams and cyber fraud that's been costing billions. The new alliance brings together law enforcement from nearly every continent to protect people from criminals operating across borders.
Countries across the world just joined forces to stop the billions lost to phone and online scammers every year. The new International Alliance Combating Telecom and Cyber Fraud brings together 46 nations to crack down on fraudsters who hide behind borders.
A special education teacher who ran her first race at age 30 just shattered the women's six-day running world record by covering 636 miles. Megan Eckert beat every man in the race by more than 50 miles.
Indian para shooter Mona Agarwal won silver at the World Championships in South Korea, earning India a Paralympic quota for LA 2028. Just two years after missing a quota by 0.3 points, she's rewriting her story with determination and grit.
Athletes from around the globe shattered world records and secured spots for the 2028 LA Paralympics at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships in Korea. An Italian teenager and a Slovakian veteran both made history on an unforgettable opening day.
Team USA just made women's basketball history in Berlin, setting a new quarter-final scoring record while extending their winning streak to 70 games. All 12 players found the net in a dominant performance that showcased the depth and talent of American women's basketball.
The James Webb Space Telescope just proved it can find moons orbiting distant planets, solving a puzzle that had astronomers worried. The secret? Looking at the same planet multiple times instead of just once.
The Detwiler family gathered for their 130th annual reunion, continuing a tradition started in 1897. Four generations opened a time capsule from 2003 and celebrated 23 years of dedication from two longtime officers.
Priya Rani left a high-paying corporate career to pursue her dream of civil service, improving her exam ranking from 284 to 69 on her second try. The daughter of a farmer is now serving her community as a district magistrate in Bihar.
Turkey became one of the few countries to improve student performance across all three core subjects in the latest international education assessment. Public schools now outperform private schools and exceed international averages.
A hiker stranded at the top of a waterfall on Mount Hood was saved by volunteer rescue teams who braved freezing rain and high winds for 14 hours. The successful rescue shows how backcountry emergency teams put their lives on the line to bring lost adventurers home safely.
Thousands of Connecticut volunteers will pack meals for hungry families on September 11, transforming the 25th anniversary of 9/11 into a day of service. No experience needed, just show up ready to help.
A Montreal investment firm just committed over $10 billion to Canadian clean energy and infrastructure over the next five years, including what will become the country's largest battery storage project. The move comes as private capital steps up to power Canada's green transition.
A three-day science festival is transforming Bremen's largest park into an open-air laboratory where kids and families can build robots, crash-test paper bridges, and explore how cameras work. Best part? It's completely free.