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Kean University Jersey City's women's soccer team scored their first-ever collegiate victory in dramatic fashion, rallying after nearly losing a 3-0 lead. The Cougars held on for a 4-3 win that marks a milestone for the new program.
More than 50,000 Californians will fan out across the state on September 19 to clean trash from waterways before it reaches the ocean. Last year's effort in San Joaquin County alone removed over 5,700 pounds of debris, with many sites looking noticeably cleaner than previous years.
Windows that generate electricity while staying see-through just got a major upgrade. An Australian company figured out how to make solar glass work with standard manufacturing, bringing power-generating buildings closer to reality.
A frustrated group of MIT researchers turned their complaints about slow scientific software into Julia, a free programming language now used by over 1 million scientists and engineers worldwide. Their latest AI tool lets engineers design entire aircraft just by uploading documents.
One of the world's fastest-growing economies just proved you can borrow to build without drowning in debt. Guyana's unemployment rate dropped by more than half while its government debt burden actually fell.
In one of the most thrilling marathon races ever, seven runners crossed the finish line faster than the previous course record in Sydney. Ethiopian Addisu Gobena led the pack, smashing the old time by over a minute in a breathtaking sprint finish.
Germany proved their championship mettle once again, defeating Spain 1-0 to retain their Hockey World Cup title in a thrilling final that showcased defensive mastery. Michel Struthoff's late third-quarter goal secured the nation's fourth world crown and kept their Olympic dreams alive.
The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site just hired a nonprofit powerhouse to lead its next era of excavations. Fresh bone beds discovered across the street promise deeper insights into 200-million-year-old life.
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a stunning Roman villa mosaic featuring a cat named "Emerald" and a dog called "Okyanos" (Ocean), offering a rare glimpse into ancient pet ownership. The 1,800-year-old artwork shows that Romans loved their animals enough to immortalize them by name in their home floors.
NASA's new space telescope will travel nearly a million miles from Earth to a special location where gravity creates the perfect workspace for exploring the universe. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope joins other observatories at a cosmic sweet spot that saves fuel and offers unmatched views.
NASA's newest space telescope successfully launched Sunday on a million-mile journey to uncover the mysteries of dark energy and discover over 100,000 new planets. The tour-bus-sized observatory will help answer one of humanity's biggest questions: Are we alone?
A new space observatory launched Sunday morning from Florida, marking the next giant leap in humanity's quest to understand the universe. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope rode a Falcon Heavy rocket into orbit, joining the legendary Hubble and James Webb telescopes in exploring the cosmos.
Philadelphia threw a party for the unsung heroes who make elections happen, hoping to inspire more neighbors to join the 45,000 volunteers who power Pennsylvania democracy. From a 17-year-old too young to vote to a woman who's worked the polls for 51 years, these everyday citizens prove service still matters.
West Virginia just unveiled a bold plan to use AI data center revenue to eliminate state income tax entirely. Half of all new tech revenue would go straight to cutting taxes for residents.
A glass manufacturer founded before the Civil War is experiencing its fastest growth ever, proving AI creates jobs instead of eliminating them. Corning is building three new factories that will create 3,000 American manufacturing jobs to meet surging demand.
After losing her thumb in a factory accident, an East Timorese worker on Australia's Sunshine Coast received hope through a groundbreaking 12-hour surgery. Surgeon Chandan Jadhav performed the region's first toe-to-thumb transfer, giving Francisca Amaral back her ability to grip and work.
Director Annemarie Jacir refused to give up on her vision, insisting on filming in Jerusalem even when war threatened to shut down production entirely. Her historical epic just made the Oscar shortlist and won Best Film at Tokyo International Film Festival.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to end a "psychological torture" sentence that has kept thousands in prison years beyond their original terms. After two decades of campaigning, families are calling it a day they thought would never come.