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For the first time in over 100 years, salmon are swimming freely up California's Klamath River after crews removed four massive dams in 2024. Over 20,000 chinook salmon have already returned to their ancestral spawning grounds, moving faster than scientists ever expected.
An Australian academic just won his employment case at tribunal using AI tools to build his argument. It's opening doors for people who can't afford lawyers but have the skills to use technology smartly.
A stunning night in Zurich saw two track and field world records shattered, while Switzerland's rising star came within half a second of breaking athletics' oldest outdoor mark. Over 25,000 fans witnessed history as Brazil's Alison dos Santos and America's Masai Russell rewrote the record books.
A military operation targeting fuel smugglers in northeastern Mexico led to an unexpected discovery: 135 exotic animals being illegally held on a single ranch. The rescue saved dozens of endangered species, including spider monkeys, jaguars, and Bengal tigers.
A Danish investment firm is pouring over half a billion dollars into Mexico's largest solar-plus-storage project, bringing clean energy and grid stability to a region struggling with blackouts. The Campeche facility will power thousands of homes while helping Mexico hit its ambitious 2030 renewable energy goals.
Two beluga whales and four dolphins just completed a life-saving journey from Canada's closed Marineland to a sanctuary in Spain. This marks the fifth major rescue operation since the troubled marine park shut down last year.
Country legend Dolly Parton volunteered for experimental cancer treatments in her final days, not for herself, but to help future patients. Her sister Stella reveals the generous act was just one example of how Dolly lived her values until the very end.
A 16-year-old from Japan won a national girls golf championship and earned something even bigger: a chance to compete on a professional tour. Kotomi Fukutake's victory at Pine Needles shows how junior golf programs are creating real pathways to the pros.
Czech tennis stars Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli to claim the US Open mixed doubles championship and a massive $1 million prize. The pair came back from match point down in their semifinal and delivered a stunning performance in matching pink and maroon outfits.
Meta just settled a 29-state lawsuit by agreeing to pay $18 billion and implement major protections for young users, including daily time limits and nighttime blocks. The changes could reshape how millions of kids experience social media.
Scientists at UC Berkeley discovered a compound that helps mice lose weight by boosting metabolism instead of suppressing appetite, preserving muscle while burning fat. The treatment could complement existing diabetes drugs without their side effects.
A newly approved pill helped pancreatic cancer patients live nearly twice as long as those on standard chemotherapy, marking a historic breakthrough for one of the deadliest cancers. The FDA approved the targeted therapy after a global trial showed patients survived a median of 13.2 months.
Researchers created the largest autism map ever, revealing how 1,800 protein connections in the brain could lead to targeted treatments. Three new therapy programs are already underway based on these breakthrough findings.
Artificial intelligence just cracked a puzzle that could have taken decades to solve by hand. After searching through 100 million possibilities, AI found a way to print a high-performance NASA alloy using far less power and much cheaper equipment.
Astronomers have captured the clearest image yet of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, potentially solving a century-old mystery. The surprisingly massive star could help explain the famous red giant's changing brightness and influence its future supernova.
Alison dos Santos just ran the fastest 400-meter hurdles race in history, clocking 45.80 seconds in Zürich and breaking a record that stood for five years. The Brazilian champion shaved nearly half a second off his personal best to claim the mark that once seemed impossible.
Athletes shattered two world records and thrilled 25,000 fans at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Switzerland. Perfect weather and an electric atmosphere helped create one of track and field's most memorable nights.
A Michigan community is hosting its annual Hero Walk, where autistic children and adults can show up, be themselves, and know they truly belong. Last year brought 700 people together for a day built entirely around acceptance.