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Gordon Huie rushed to help victims after witnessing the Twin Towers collapse, only to learn hours later that his sister Susan died inside Tower 1. Now he's visiting Gander, Newfoundland to thank the town that cared for stranded travelers and share how telling his story helps him heal.
At 81, Holocaust survivor Yvonne Aronson shared her childhood story of hiding in Belgium with hundreds at Burlington Public Library. Her message of resilience and gratitude proves hope can survive even history's darkest chapters.
A power company's six-figure donation will help 50 more Louisiana students get the support they need to graduate. The funding brings intensive case management to kids struggling with attendance, behavior, or grades.
A three-legged stray who made Natchez City Hall his home became so beloved that his story is now a published children's book teaching kindness worldwide. The cat's legacy continues inspiring the Mississippi city's growing commitment to animal welfare.
When researchers lost track of all 14,000 tagged bogong moths in Australia's Snowy Mountains, they celebrated. The mystery suggests something wonderful: there might be far more of the endangered insects than anyone realized.
Over 1,000 Indigenous fathers across Australia are joining a support program that challenges negative stereotypes and celebrates generations of strong fatherhood. This Father's Day, Indigenous men are reclaiming their stories and passing culture to the next generation.
Australia is set to introduce groundbreaking laws requiring social media platforms to let users turn off algorithmic feeds. The move puts control back in people's hands over what they see online.
A London-based Indian professional earned nearly $60,000 in one month from side projects while keeping her senior fintech role. Her story shows women don't have to choose between corporate careers and creative independence.
Vietnam just won backing from over 100 nations for a groundbreaking UN initiative putting culture at the heart of sustainable development for the next decade. The resolution recognizes culture as a powerful driver of economic growth, innovation, and social progress worldwide.
Nigeria just crossed 410,000 digitized theses and dissertations in a national database that's revolutionizing how the country preserves and shares its research. The system now connects 629 active universities and colleges, making decades of hidden academic work finally accessible to everyone.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt returns to TED with updated insights on childhood screen addiction, bringing both concern and surprising optimism. Two years after warning the world in "The Anxious Generation," he's sharing three principles that could help rescue connection from devices.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen pulled off one of tennis's greatest comebacks at the US Open, winning seven straight games after facing match point down 5-0 in the final set. The victory is even sweeter after the 23-year-old spent months rebuilding her game following elbow surgery.
A NASA-funded spacecraft concept could survey minerals on the moon, asteroids, and Mars' moons in a single mission. The technology could help identify valuable resources before sending expensive mining missions.
A German company just made space history by launching the first rocket to reach orbit from Western European soil. After one failure and months of delays, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket soared into the record books from Norway.
A frog-themed nightclub in a Mexican silver mining town became an international sensation in the 1960s, hosting celebrities and inspiring a restaurant chain that still thrives today. The story reveals how one entrepreneur transformed colonial ruins into a cultural landmark.
A trilingual humanoid robot named Xiaogai is now serving customers at convenience stores in Hong Kong, marking the city's first robot shopkeeper. The friendly bot can chat with shoppers in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
The United Nations just voted to replace a 455-year-old map that made Africa look tiny. The new map shows continents at their real sizes, finally giving Africa, Latin America, and South Asia the space they deserve.
Tokyo's theater scene is experiencing something extraordinary: four major productions of Shakespeare's King Lear all within one year. The rare theatrical alignment showcases both traditional and groundbreaking interpretations of the classic tragedy.