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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood threw two Hail Mary passes in the final second, with the last one catching for a miraculous 13-12 comeback win. The controversial clock ruling gave the Wolverines a second chance that created an unforgettable moment in college football history.
Princeton scientists created an AI system that controls fusion reactions in milliseconds, predicting and preventing dangerous plasma instabilities before they occur. This breakthrough could help unlock fusion energy as a clean, unlimited power source.
A PhD student is using hair from Boris, a beloved taxidermy bear at a UK museum, to develop better methods for identifying animals in poaching investigations. This breakthrough could make solving wildlife crimes faster and more affordable.
Saudi Arabia has delivered over $145 billion in humanitarian aid across 175 countries through 9,030 projects, ranking second globally in relief efforts. The Kingdom's KSrelief center has successfully separated 72 sets of conjoined twins and mobilized nearly 85,000 volunteers worldwide.
Two-time Rugby World Cup champion Richie McCaw traded tackling opponents for piloting rescue helicopters. The New Zealand icon now flies full-time, delivering disaster relief and fighting fires from the sky.
Hungary's women's basketball team secured their first World Cup victory since 1998, defeating Nigeria behind a record-breaking performance from their star duo. The emotional win kept their tournament hopes alive and sent fans home celebrating.
Mali's women's basketball team just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, defeating third-ranked Spain 82-73 for their first-ever group stage victory. The 15th-ranked underdogs controlled the game for nearly the entire second half, refusing to let their dream slip away.
Researchers successfully recovered ancient DNA from antelope fossils up to 50,000 years old in South Africa, achieving what was thought nearly impossible in warm climates. This breakthrough opens new doors to understanding extinct African species and protecting today's wildlife.
After nearly 30 years of exploration, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro has documented thousands of rock carvings hidden in Pakistan's Sindh mountains, transforming "empty wilderness" into an ancient manuscript of human history. His latest book reveals unique scenes of bull domestication found nowhere else in the country.
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered extensive organic carbon in ancient river rocks on Mars, the most significant detection of life's building blocks on the Red Planet to date. While the molecules could have biological or non-biological origins, the find strengthens the case for bringing Martian samples back to Earth for deeper study.
In honor of Jimmy Buffett's legacy, 129 volunteers spent 296 hours cleaning up Flagler Beach, removing nearly 440 pounds of trash from roadsides and beaches. The second annual Jimmy Buffett Day of Service united hotel staff, Girl Scouts, Junior ROTC members, and community partners to protect the small beach town Buffett would have loved.
Three critically endangered red wolf pups born at the Saint Louis Zoo were fostered into a wild North Carolina family this spring, bringing hope to a species with fewer than 40 left in the wild. Trail cameras confirmed months later that all three pups are thriving with their new pack.
Half a century of tracking southern right whales off Australia's coast reveals these once-hunted giants are making a remarkable comeback. Scientists have documented their recovery and changing behaviors in protected waters, offering hope for endangered marine life worldwide.
Australian high jumper Eleanor Patterson soared to victory at the Diamond League Final, clearing 2.01 meters to beat Olympic champion and world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh. The win caps an extraordinary season that includes Commonwealth Games gold and a personal best.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is hosting a nine-month exhibition that breaks every rule about what sculpture can be. From fiber art installations to glowing plastic forms, "Beyond the Pedestal" celebrates how artists transform everyday materials into experiences you walk through, not just look at.
Boss Mustapha spent six years as Nigeria's Secretary to the Government creating the country's first structured performance management system at the highest levels. His mentee reveals how midnight meetings and relentless dedication transformed how ministers are evaluated and how government decisions get made.
The clock hit zero, opponents stormed the field celebrating their upset victory, but one second remained. What happened next at Michigan Stadium became an instant college football legend.
Ireland's Katie Taylor hung up her gloves at home in front of 80,000 fans after a 23-year career that transformed women's boxing forever. The Olympic gold medalist won 26 of 27 professional fights and became the first woman to headline boxing's most iconic venues.