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Team USA's women's basketball team delivered their most dominant World Cup performance yet, demolishing Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals with career-high plays from stars old and new. The victory keeps their quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal alive as they advance to face Australia or Spain.
Staff Sgt. Jacob McDonald from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson led his team to victory at the 2026 Armed Forces Softball Championship. The Air Force defeated the Army 33-18 in sweltering Oklahoma heat.
A beloved stretch of Oregon coastline is getting some tender loving care from local volunteers who want everyone to join in. The Netarts-Oceanside community is hosting a beach cleanup event on September 19 to restore their shores after a busy summer season.
A high school teacher volunteering on a fossil dig discovered the first-ever connected footprints from an adult Tyrannosaurus rex, revealing how the massive predator moved 66 million years ago. The four footprints in North Dakota capture a moment frozen in time just before dinosaurs went extinct.
An Indian audio storytelling platform has doubled its revenue to $500 million in a year by using AI to create stories 80 times cheaper and 365 times faster. The company still relies on human creators for ideas, proving that AI and people can work together to build something remarkable.
An entomologist is building a conservation network larger than Yellowstone by convincing ordinary homeowners to plant native species in their yards. Over 52,000 people have already joined, transforming 187,000 acres into wildlife habitat.
A new challenge fund in Ethiopia is backing innovators who want to bring insurance protection to communities that have been left behind. Five areas are open for funding, from women-focused coverage to biodiversity insurance.
A Malaysian biotech company just launched seven major initiatives to make the country a regional leader in regenerative medicine using advanced stem cell technology. The projects span research, manufacturing, clinics, and partnerships that could transform how patients access cutting-edge treatments.
South Korea's Hongneung Special R&D Zone is giving three startup teams up to $112,000 each to turn university research into real businesses. The twist? They're matching scientists with professional managers before companies even form.
After two open-heart surgeries and a life-saving mechanical valve, 2-year-old Blake is thriving on playgrounds across Palm Beach County. Her family's journey shows how medical miracles and community support transform fear into hope.
Turkey improved in all three areas of the world's largest student assessment while most countries declined, earning praise from the OECD as a model for other nations. The gains came from teachers who genuinely connect with students and persist until every child understands.
University of Alberta researchers discovered that tiny biodegradable molecules already approved for medical use can stop and reverse Alzheimer's disease in mice without any additional medication. After 30 years studying the disease, the lead scientist says he's never been more excited about a potential breakthrough.
People with narcolepsy now have a breakthrough treatment option after the FDA approved a first-of-its-kind drug for the sleep disorder. The new medication offers hope to thousands who struggle with overwhelming daytime sleepiness.
Conner Mantz just became the fastest American marathoner in over two decades, shattering a record that stood since 2002. The 29-year-old from Utah crossed the finish line in Chicago at 2:04:43, nearly a full minute faster than the previous mark.
India's para archers dominated the podium at the World Archery Para Series Stage III, securing 15 medals and showcasing the nation's rising stars ahead of the 2026 Asian Para Games. Paralympic champions and world record holders led the charge in a performance that signals India's growing strength in adaptive sports.
Paralympic bronze medalist Mona Agarwal just earned India a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics after winning silver at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships in Changwon, South Korea. Two-time Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara joined her on the podium with a bronze medal, giving India two medals in the same event.
A Guernsey charity just funded groundbreaking research that could catch lung cancer earlier using a simple urine test instead of scary scans. The innovation could reach thousands who skip traditional screening.
A geomorphologist stumbled upon a perfectly preserved mastodon molar while surveying a creek for a frog habitat project in San Mateo County. The 10,000-year-old fossil is the most complete specimen ever found in the region.