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Thai authorities shut down an international scam operation targeting vulnerable people in South Korea. The raid marks growing regional cooperation to dismantle criminal networks that prey on innocent victims.
Tetsuya Chiba, the beloved creator of "Ashita no Joe," is crowdfunding to build instant homes for families displaced by Kumamoto's devastating earthquake. Drawing from his own childhood experience of losing everything after World War II, the 87-year-old artist refuses to sit idle while others suffer.
Four students from one Washington high school just earned a spot among America's top 1% of academic achievers. They're now competing for scholarships worth millions.
Seven high school seniors from Indiana and Kentucky have earned National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist status, putting them in the running for millions in college funding. They're among just 16,000 students nationwide competing for approximately $24 million in scholarships.
A Dutch company just solved one of the biggest headaches in home heating: replacing gas boilers in small homes without tearing up walls or upgrading electrical systems. Their new heat pump is smaller, quieter, and designed specifically for the millions of families living in row houses.
France just hit a major clean energy milestone, with solar panels now providing nearly 9% of the country's electricity. The nation added 3 gigawatts of solar capacity in just six months, powered largely by everyday homeowners going solar.
While air raid sirens wail, Ukraine is rebuilding its energy future with solar panels and batteries instead of waiting for peace. The war-torn nation became Europe's fourth-largest battery storage market in 2025.
After spending a decade in the G League while tutoring students in math, Andre Ingram finally got his NBA shot at 32. He celebrated by dropping 19 points in his Lakers debut while the entire arena cheered him on.
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, honoring the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here are meaningful ways to learn, celebrate, and support these communities during this month and beyond.
After refusing to speak for 15 years following a bitter backstage fight, rock brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher reconciled on their 2025 world tour. A new documentary captures their emotional reunion and introduces their children to each other for the first time.
Missing sleep tonight? New research shows just 20 minutes of exercise can help your brain hold onto new memories for days. It works nearly as well as a 90-minute nap.
OpenAI's artificial intelligence solved one of mathematics' most challenging unsolved problems in under four days, a breakthrough that took humans nearly a century to achieve. The solution to the Navier-Stokes problem demonstrates how AI is transforming scientific discovery at breathtaking speed.
Scientists in Spain developed eye drops that restored light perception in blind mice, offering hope for 200 million people with degenerative eye diseases. The treatment works without gene therapy, implants, or specialized equipment.
Wildlife authorities in India saved five baby orangutans abandoned in Odisha's forests, thousands of miles from their native habitat. The critically endangered great apes were likely smuggled from Southeast Asia.
Manny Pacquiao, who once slept on cardboard as a hungry child, just took the oath to lead the Philippines' National Anti-Poverty Commission. The boxing Hall of Famer will hold Cabinet rank as he coordinates poverty-reduction efforts across his home country.
Young people from underserved areas in South Sacramento got paid to learn job skills by building electric vehicle chargers at a community church. The program tackled two problems at once: the neighborhood's shortage of charging stations and the need for green job training.
For the first time ever, researchers have observed Einstein's theory of gravity operating at the quantum level, bringing us closer to understanding how the universe works at every scale. This breakthrough could pave the way for a long-sought "theory of everything."
Ghana's new Sports Fund is creating the country's first pension scheme for athletes, tackling the financial struggles many face after retirement. Former sports heroes who once lifted the nation's flag will finally have support when their playing days end.