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Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is stepping into the ring against poverty as the Philippines' new Cabinet-level anti-poverty leader. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed the boxing icon to coordinate nationwide programs helping the country's most vulnerable communities.
A New Jersey high school marching band transformed halftime into an interactive experience where the audience becomes part of the show. Their creative "iBand" concept treats the performance like a smartphone app that fans control.
Kinslee Gibson, a four-year survivor of childhood kidney cancer, took the field Friday night alongside Tate High School cheerleaders in Florida. The five-year-old's appearance during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month reminded hundreds in the stadium that the smallest warriors often show the greatest strength.
World number two squash player Amina Orfi swept England's Georgina Kennedy 3-0 to claim her second consecutive London Squash Classic championship. The Egyptian champion dominated the final with straight-set scores of 11-6, 11-8, and 11-2.
An Italian company has created an origami-style camper system that transforms ordinary vans into complete homes with a bathroom, kitchen, and king-sized bedroom. The innovative design slides out and expands without requiring any heavy lifting or power tools.
A beloved nature reserve in Coventry is getting a major upgrade to help both wildlife and visitors thrive. New boardwalks, wetland habitats, and improved access will make it easier for families to connect with nature right in their city.
Empty plastic bottles heading to the recycling bin can transform into vertical gardens, protective seedling covers, and irrigation systems with just scissors and soil. These simple DIY projects help urban gardeners grow more food while keeping waste out of landfills.
Wind turbines that float on the ocean are opening up vast new areas for clean energy production, bringing power to coastal cities that have run out of room for solar panels and land-based wind farms. While costs are still high, China and Europe are racing to build this technology that could transform how the world generates electricity.
China just approved its first drug developed with artificial intelligence, slashing years off traditional development time. The COVID-19 antiviral went from discovery to clinical trials in just three and a half years, showing AI can transform medicine.
Scientists are discovering that molecules from scorpion venom could become powerful new treatments for chronic liver disease and inflammation. After centuries of traditional use, researchers are now isolating specific peptides that target harmful immune responses without the toxic effects.
Nearly 1,000 students across the UAE are developing real-world solutions to water scarcity through a program connecting young innovators with industry experts. Their best ideas could be presented at the UN Water Conference this December.
Emirati women have transformed from entering professions to leading them, now making up over 70% of UAE nationals in the private sector. Decades of investment in education, family support policies, and leadership opportunities are creating a generation of specialists, researchers, and decision-makers across healthcare, aviation, finance, and technology.
A Texas coal plant is getting a second life as home to one of America's largest solar projects. The 1.2-gigawatt Big Rooter Power complex will reuse existing grid infrastructure to deliver clean energy to millions.
Nearly 40 students from Mexico and Colombia are using design thinking to solve real problems in rural communities. The cross-border workshop connects classrooms to countryside, putting innovation skills to work where they're needed most.
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Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli charged from 19th place to win at Italy's Monza circuit, the same track where he crashed spectacularly during his first practice session two years ago. The 20-year-old Italian's emotional victory marks one of racing's most remarkable redemption stories.
Team USA women's basketball crushed Czechia 105-64 to sweep their group and extend their FIBA World Cup winning streak to 33 games spanning 18 years. Six American players scored double digits in a dominant performance that erased doubts from their narrow win the night before.
Two psychiatrists in New Zealand can now prescribe MDMA to help patients with PTSD, marking a hopeful step forward in mental health treatment. The therapy combines the medication with professional counseling to support healing.
Journalists from 15+ countries gathered in Shenzhen to witness China's green innovation firsthand, sparking rapid cross-border partnerships. One Pakistani reporter signed a media cooperation deal within three hours of his company visit.