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Ghana is doing something revolutionary: letting children lead the conversation on protecting themselves online. As internet use among kids soars to 68%, young people are now shaping the policies that keep them safe.
Windows that generate solar energy just became easier to manufacture and install in buildings worldwide. Australian company ClearVue solved a major technical challenge that could turn everyday glass facades into clean energy producers.
Brazil's solar sector is pivoting to energy storage as companies prepare for groundbreaking battery auctions that could unlock up to 5 GW of new demand. Major solar manufacturers are racing to form local partnerships ahead of December's capacity auction.
An Australian pro football team is sending three Irish players home to compete for their local clubs, showing that success doesn't mean forgetting your roots. The move comes after 18-year-old Kobe McDonald helped end his hometown's 75-year championship drought.
New York City's massive flood protection system, born from Hurricane Sandy's devastation, is almost complete. Now Mayor Zohran Mamdani is adding 70 new staff members to decide which vulnerable neighborhoods get protected next.
Researchers are capturing the sounds of gibbons, hornbills, and frogs in Indonesian Borneo before the country's new capital city changes the landscape forever. The recordings will preserve both wildlife data and Indigenous knowledge for future generations.
A secretive nation once called the world's worst methane polluter just fixed eight mega-leaks after UN satellites exposed the problem. The repairs happened so fast that climate experts are calling it proof that satellite monitoring can drive real change.
After a viral sea shanty took TikTok by storm in 2021, hundreds of community singing groups have formed across the UK, bringing together people from 22 to 82 to keep maritime history alive. These rough-and-tumble crews are filling dance floors, fighting loneliness, and giving coastal towns a new reason to celebrate.
The world's first good news website launched 29 years ago today, pioneering a movement that proved people craved uplifting stories. Founded by former TV journalist Geri Weis-Corbley, the Good News Network now reaches millions with inspiring stories every day.
Despite budget cuts and political headwinds, NASA's newest space telescope launched ahead of schedule on Sunday, ready to unlock the universe's biggest mysteries. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope survived two attempts to slash its funding and now joins NASA's elite team of cosmic explorers.
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Two deeply conservative Afrikaans ministers publicly confessed their support for apartheid and asked for forgiveness, losing friendships but finding freedom. Their courage proves it's never too late to choose what's right.
Hundreds gathered in Bucharest to celebrate Blessed Pope John Paul I, the pontiff who ruled for just 33 days but left a legacy of love. His message of reconciliation feels especially relevant in today's divided world.
When an off-duty firefighter spotted smoke at 2:39 a.m. he didn't wait for help, he ran into a blazing apartment building and rescued seven sleeping neighbors, including children. His quick action in Schenefeld, Germany, meant everyone escaped before the thatched roof became fully engulfed in flames.
A small Caribbean nation celebrated big as Curacao's Little League team defeated Nevada 11-2 to win their second World Series championship. The team from Willemstad ran the table with a perfect tournament record, bringing joy to their island home.
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The movie Rocky, filmed in under a month on a shoestring budget, became a cultural phenomenon that still inspires audiences 50 years later. Sylvester Stallone bet on himself by refusing to sell the script unless he could star, turning down $360,000 to chase his dream.
A New Haven childcare center is solving two crises at once by building free homes for teachers who can't afford rent on $31,000 salaries. The nation's first teacher housing village is already changing lives and keeping quality educators in the classroom.
South Korea just created its first-ever disaster safety investment fund to help innovative companies build better emergency response technology. The government is putting up seed money and partnering with private investors to support startups working on AI-powered safety solutions.
Luxembourg teen Maxine Libens-Thein shatters national track records across multiple distances while training in her family's underground garage. Despite five serious injuries in two years, the rising star keeps her Olympic dreams alive with grit and family support.