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Amazon's AI assistant can now verify whether suspicious emails, texts, or calls actually came from the company, helping millions of shoppers avoid scams. The feature checks messages against Amazon's complete sending history to protect customers from impersonation fraud.
Scientists discovered that damselfish help injured corals heal up to 55% faster, opening new pathways for saving reefs in warming oceans. The finding reveals an unexpected partnership that could reshape how we protect marine ecosystems.
Fewer than 100 wild ocelots remain in the United States, but new wildlife crossings in Texas are giving these endangered cats a fighting chance. Trail cameras just confirmed what conservationists hoped for: the crossings are working.
Over 15,600 green sea turtles hatched on Tetiaroa Atoll, the Polynesian island Marlon Brando leased in 1966 to preserve for future generations. His 60-year conservation vision has transformed the remote paradise into one of the Pacific's most successful sea turtle sanctuaries.
When people told pizza maker Jacob Bartoli to get a real job, he responded with a viral video that's changing how millions view service work. His message earned over 7 million views and sparked an honest conversation about respect and hard work.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle inscribes his mother's loving phrase on his glove every game, carrying her joyful spirit onto the field. The 23-year-old went viral this week for hugging an opponent after tagging him out, spreading the positivity his late mom taught him.
A Milwaukee landlord cleaning out a vacant apartment discovered an original Picasso etching hanging behind a door. The artwork had been stolen from a local gallery eight years earlier.
New Zealand's Nicole Murray and Rory Mead are racing for medals at the Para Cycling World Championships in Alabama this weekend, both in career-best form. Murray brings 19 career medals while Mead arrives fresh off three podium finishes in Europe.
A new German venture fund is putting €100 million behind Europe's most ambitious technology companies, targeting the critical funding gap that's been holding back innovation. Backed by industrial giant Jungheinrich, Uplift Ventures aims to prove that patient capital can turn European research into global success stories.
A four-day festival in Almonte, Ontario, is making Indigenous culture more accessible than ever with weekend programming for families. Reconciliation Through Art returns September 27 and October 2-4 with traditional dancing, Indigenous art workshops, and a ceremonial water walk.
Africa's agricultural productivity has roughly doubled over the past two decades, according to a new report from AGRA. Now leaders say investing in smallholder farmers and technology could unlock even greater prosperity across the continent.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles is coming back to train for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming to become just the fourth American female gymnast to compete in three Olympic Games. The 25-year-old UCLA star announced her decision in a video narrated by NBA legend Michael Jordan, whose name she shares.
A talented pup named Chardonnay just leaped into the record books by jumping between two people 47 times in 60 seconds. The athletic dog and her dedicated owner trained for months to achieve this impressive feat of coordination and trust.
Scientists discovered that natural compounds in dark sweet cherries could slow the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer in mice. The finding offers hope for treating one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.
Uber just launched the UK's first robotaxis in London, marking a milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. While safety drivers stay behind the wheel for now, over 100,000 Londoners said they'd ride in one.
A 15-year-old squash player missed her tournament when officials locked her equipment in her mother's shop. Now Lagos sports leaders are creating policies to protect young athletes from bureaucratic barriers.
A University of Lagos professor has developed and patented the first bio-based paint coating for Nigeria that eliminates toxic lead while keeping paint fresh longer. The breakthrough nanotechnology solution is ready for commercial production.
Israel just joined the race to build its own quantum computer, a breakthrough technology that could solve complex problems millions of times faster than today's supercomputers. Project Nexus aims to give Israel full control over sensitive defense and financial systems while positioning the nation as a global tech leader.