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Natasha Littler will run her seventh marathon this Sunday, but this one carries special meaning as she honors her father who died by suicide nearly 30 years ago. She's raised $2,500 for Beyond Blue and is teaching her three sons that mental health matters.
Nigeria just launched a comprehensive plan to reduce alcohol-related deaths and protect its citizens from harmful drinking. The new policy aims to save lives, boost road safety, and recover billions in lost revenue from illegal alcohol.
Two new UN reports reveal how innovative financing tools can help fashion manufacturers cut emissions where it matters most. The breakthrough focuses on getting affordable capital to small suppliers who produce most of the industry's carbon footprint.
A new analysis shows South Carolina utility customers could save millions by retiring two coal plants early, while keeping the power grid just as reliable. Dominion Energy's own plan reveals it will generate far more electricity than needed by 2033, making the expensive coal plants unnecessary.
Costa Rica just became the first country to mandate wildlife crossings on roads that threaten animals, protecting species and connecting fragmented forests. The unanimous vote means safer passage for sloths, monkeys, and millions of migrating crabs.
A friendly white robot is rolling through American cities, making sidewalks safer for everyone. Kids are delighted, and city planners are finally getting the data they need to prevent pedestrian deaths.
Bihar Chief Minister announced plans for India's first university where every role, from Vice-Chancellor to student, will be filled by women. The announcement came alongside $7 million in direct transfers to 500,000 women under an employment scheme.
University of Toronto researchers engineered a breakthrough RNA treatment that could tackle thousands of genetic diseases with a single approach. The therapy teaches cells to ignore faulty "stop signals" that prevent life-saving proteins from forming.
A double amputee veteran reunited with his critical care flight nurse to thank medical students learning the skills that once saved his life. Their powerful story proves military medical training turns into real-world miracles.
Olympic figure skating champion Amber Glenn will share her journey as an LGBTQ+ athlete at the University of Colorado Boulder this fall. The three-time U.S. champion's public talk will focus on mental health, resilience, and breaking barriers in sports.
Six people with severe rheumatoid arthritis that resisted all standard treatments received a groundbreaking immune cell therapy. Three are now completely medication-free after years of uncontrolled pain.
Deep beneath a Swedish mining town, two massive electric haul trucks are proving that clean energy works even in the most extreme conditions. These 130-ton giants are moving thousands of tons of iron ore daily without a drop of diesel.
Building a website used to mean hiring a developer or fighting with templates that never quite fit. A new AI tool is changing that, turning business ideas into fully functional online stores in under 60 minutes.
When your mind won't stop racing, these expert-recommended books offer real tools to break free from worry loops. From neuroscience to mindfulness, each provides practical strategies grounded in research.
Enugu State in Nigeria is making healthcare accessible to those who need it most by enrolling 4,000 pensioners in free universal health insurance. The program covers everything from regular checkups to treatment for chronic conditions, with 16,000 more retirees eligible to join.
After disappearing from the wild in the 1970s, Arabian oryx now roam free across Saudi Arabia again thanks to 40 years of dedicated conservation work. The recovery represents one of the region's greatest wildlife success stories.
British families and businesses installed nearly 172,000 solar panels in the first eight months of 2026, with rooftop systems going up every two minutes in July. Major retailers are now preparing to sell plug-in solar panels following new government rules making them legal across Great Britain.
Africa installed a record 17 gigawatts of solar power in 2026, enough to meet the continent's entire electricity demand growth. In ten countries, this single year of solar installation will add more than 10% to their total grid electricity generation.