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For the first time, pole vault legend Mondo Duplantis has real competition. Greece's Emmanouil Karalis just became the first athlete to challenge Duplantis' world record in the same competition.
Ghana's Immigration Service is helping over 1,000 migrant street beggars return to their home countries as part of efforts to combat human trafficking. The operation reflects growing awareness that many street beggars are victims of exploitation networks.
Nigeria just recorded its highest month of money sent home from citizens abroad, bringing nearly $1 billion through official channels in July. The milestone proves that making the system easier and more transparent is paying off.
After losing her son Chase in 2020, Cape Cod mom Brooke DeBarros created a brilliant way to spread kindness worldwide. Her "Chase Kindness Ball" has now tracked over 1,400 acts of compassion across six continents.
Stray Kids member Lee Know just donated $72,600 to help children and families struggling after devastating floods in Nepal. The generous gift will provide emergency food, clean water, shelter and sanitation to those who lost everything.
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo's first Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $10 million for women's organizations, then got an instant boost when Melinda French Gates stepped on stage to double it. The surprise $20 million total will support ten nonprofits working on reproductive rights, maternal health, and gender justice.
A quantum computer just cracked a problem that would take conventional supercomputers an impractical amount of time, completing the task in about 15 minutes while proving its answer was reliable. This breakthrough marks a major step toward quantum computers we can actually trust.
A million-dollar mobile dental clinic is bringing volunteer dentists directly to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and community centers across Britain. The eco-friendly vehicle will provide everything from fillings to cancer screenings for those who need it most.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched Sunday, marking NASA's first space telescope named after a woman. The $4 billion observatory will survey the universe 100 times faster than Hubble.
Millions of Muslims across the globe joined together for the annual Quran Recitation Day, reading the holy book simultaneously in a powerful display of unity. Egypt's religious institutions livestreamed the event, connecting participants from every corner of the world.
Egypt has cut its unemployment rate from 13% to 8% in just over a decade while launching ambitious training programs to prepare workers for opportunities across Arab and European markets. The government is also streamlining labor regulations to attract more investors and create stable, secure jobs.
After nearly a decade of near misses and six top-five finishes, Australian golfer Josh Armstrong finally claimed his breakthrough win at the PNG Open with a miraculous recovery shot on the 17th hole. The 27-year-old Canberran held his nerve to finish two strokes clear, proving that persistence pays off.
Germany is rolling out the red carpet for international AI researchers with a new fellowship offering nearly €3,000 monthly, full insurance, and travel support for up to a year. The program aims to transform Heilbronn into a global AI innovation hub where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact.
Costa Rica's public healthcare system just created its first 3D-printed skull implant in-house, slashing costs by 64% and wait times from months to one week. By year's end, 52 patients across the country will receive life-changing cranial prostheses printed in their own hospitals.
Scientists discovered that black bears rely on both temperature and daylight to know when to hibernate, not just cold weather alone. This breakthrough could help wildlife experts protect bears as climate change disrupts nature's timing.
Common supplements performed just as well as antibiotics in treating severe gum disease, offering hope for reducing antibiotic overuse. After one year, both treatments helped about 58% of patients reach their health goals.
United High School's volleyball team defeated longtime rival Alexander 2-1 to win their home tournament, ending a nearly two-year losing streak against the Bulldogs. Senior Victoria Luna earned MVP honors while leading her team to reclaim their house.
Ryan Preece overcame a 31-point deficit and an early crash to win his first NASCAR Cup Series race in 249 attempts, clinching a playoff spot in dramatic overtime at Daytona. The victory came at the track where he'd previously suffered two terrifying crashes, making his comeback story even sweeter.