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An Egyptian farm slashed water consumption by 90% and expanded from 16 to 260 acres using modern drip irrigation. Business leader Salah Diab says the breakthrough could help Egypt multiply its farmland tenfold.
Scientists at the University of Michigan discovered a two-drug approach that reverses how aggressive prostate cancers hide from treatment, sharply slowing tumor growth in lab experiments. The breakthrough could help patients whose cancers have stopped responding to standard hormone therapy.
Kimi Antonelli just pulled off one of the most stunning comebacks in Formula One history, fighting from dead last to win his home race at Monza. The young Mercedes driver now leads the championship and has Italy celebrating its first home F1 victory in 60 years.
Former rivals Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are now teammates dominating on the world stage. Their chemistry helped Team USA cruise to a 105-64 win over Czech Republic at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
A rescue farm in New Zealand's stunning Cardrona Valley offers free accommodation to volunteers who help care for horses, donkeys, and other rescued animals. Mornings on the farm, afternoons exploring mountains and lakes between Wānaka and Queenstown.
Over 120 volunteers in South Florida came together to distribute holiday meals to 900 families, including Holocaust survivors, celebrating the Jewish New Year with dignity. The food drive helps combat food insecurity while bringing joy to seniors facing hardship.
A Lebanese woman thought she was catching the bouquet at her brother's wedding, but her family had orchestrated something far more special. When the bride handed her the flowers directly, she turned to find her partner on one knee.
Yasir Alkhuzaie studied online for three years from Iraq while working in healthcare, then traveled thousands of miles to celebrate his MBA graduation in Edinburgh. One year into his studies, he earned a promotion to manage oncology projects.
A new AI platform is cutting the time it takes to review renewable energy deals from weeks to hours, removing a major bottleneck in Europe's clean energy buildout. Veridue just raised $4 million to help more green projects get funded faster.
When a power outage knocked out communications at Florida State's stadium on Monday night, both teams made a surprising choice: play anyway, just like football was played decades ago. The game became an unexpected throwback to the sport's simpler era.
Laura Pettenuzzo struggled to make friends as an adult with anxiety and limited mobility. Her friend Isabel became a "friendship cupid," introducing her to people who've become her closest companions.
Botic van de Zandschulp was one point from elimination, down two sets to none. Instead, he staged one of the greatest comebacks in US Open history to reach the quarterfinals.
Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown received a traditional Yoruba name from one of Nigeria's most revered traditional rulers, reconnecting with his African heritage. The ceremony at the royal palace marks a growing movement of diaspora Africans returning to their ancestral roots.
The European Union is investing $232 million in Greenland to strengthen ties with the Arctic territory, focusing on clean energy and critical minerals. The partnership arrives as Greenland's strategic importance grows amid melting ice and global competition for resources.
Niharika Singhania, 19, delivered a flawless first round at one of Europe's top show jumping competitions, proving Indian equestrians can compete with the world's best. She's the youngest and only woman on India's four-member show jumping team.
Four rising British Olympic stars who shined at Paris 2024 just signed on as Vauxhall ambassadors for the road to LA 2028. The athletes will receive new cars and support as they chase their dreams on the world stage.
For the first time ever, the fire service can prove what they've always done: save lives. A groundbreaking study reveals American firefighters rescue nearly 10 civilians from fires every single day.
Fifty Nigerian entrepreneurs just received government funding totaling over $200,000 to transform their startup ideas into real businesses. Ten standout founders walked away with nearly $6,000 each after pitching at a national demo day.