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A Nigerian governor announced plans to upgrade a college and revive a shuttered cement factory, promising new jobs and economic growth. The moves are part of a broader push to boost education access and industrial development across Benue State.
The Philippines just reached a historic milestone, dropping poverty to single digits ahead of schedule. Experts say this economic progress is giving communities real alternatives to armed conflict.
A Connecticut mother who pushed a teenager out of harm's way and was hit by a car received a $50,000 donation from Taylor Swift. Ashley Taunton stopped to help stranded teens during a rainstorm and absorbed the impact when another vehicle hydroplaned toward them.
Nashville's airport could soon bear the name of beloved country legend Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80. Tennessee's governor is backing the heartfelt tribute to honor her extraordinary legacy of music, generosity, and kindness.
A Rhode Island mother pushed teenagers to safety during a highway accident and took a devastating hit herself. Now Taylor Swift has stepped in with $50,000 to help with her recovery.
A clinical trial shows the keto diet dramatically reduced liver fat and reversed prediabetes in half of participants with obesity in just five months. The results suggest food choices matter as much as weight loss itself.
An engineer in Honduras rallied local divers to fight invasive lionfish that were destroying native reef populations. Their creative solution turned an ecological crisis into competitive community events that are helping protect the Caribbean reef ecosystem.
When an 8-year-old asked New York City's mayor to reopen his closed playground, the city did more than fix one park. It launched a $2.3 million initiative to repair small problems in parks across the city.
Scientists discovered that certain brain waves during deep sleep can shield your mind from cognitive decline, even when harmful brain chemicals are present. This breakthrough could lead to new sleep-based treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
A building tradesman who carved his first mushroom sculpture with his mother's chainsaw 30 years ago now earns his living creating stunning wildlife art from logs. Simon Bogg's intricate wooden elephants, horses, and owls now sell for up to $9,500 across the UK.
Country icon Dolly Parton never called herself a feminist, but her songs, choices, and fierce independence inspired generations of women to live life on their own terms. Gloria Steinem named her a "Woman of the Year" in 1987 for good reason.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered a passionate call to action, urging citizens to be brave and fight for democratic values. Her message emphasizes that democracy is "a wonderful way to live" worth defending.
Women cotton farmers in eastern Uganda are selling directly to ginneries, cutting out village middlemen who underpaid them and used faulty scales. The shift is turning seasonal cotton earnings into iron-roofed homes, education, and productive assets.
A Parsippany dance instructor taught nearly 800 performers in the world's largest Mohiniyattam lesson, setting a new Guinness World Record. The achievement brought together dancers from across North America to celebrate Kerala's classical art form.
Researchers in India discovered nine new lichen species that act as natural air quality monitors, offering a living tool to track environmental health. These tiny organisms could help communities worldwide understand pollution levels without expensive equipment.
Scientists discovered that a low dose of THC can reprogram aggressive breast cancer cells to become less dangerous, with effects lasting over 100 days. The breakthrough could make existing treatments work better and stop tumors from spreading.
Researchers discovered a protein that acts like a brake on nerve repair, and blocking it helped paralyzed mice regain movement. The breakthrough could one day lead to treatments for spinal cord injuries and nerve damage in humans.
After years of coming close, Australian rider Hunter Lawrence finally claimed his first premier-class motocross title in a dramatic season-long battle with his brother. The siblings traded the championship lead six times before Hunter sealed the deal at Indiana's season finale.