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After a fare dispute led to the suspension of ride-hailing services at Nigerian airports, the aviation minister stepped in to restore affordable transportation options for travelers. Bolt is now back in operation, with other platforms expected to follow soon.
Chile's decade-long renewable energy transformation proves clean power can thrive across political divides, even as a far-right government doubles down on solar and wind expansion. The country's success offers a blueprint for stable climate action worldwide.
Africa is set to smash solar power records in 2026, installing 17 gigawatts across 36 countries in a clean energy surge that could transform the continent's electricity access. The 45% year-over-year increase marks three straight years of record growth.
The first large-scale wave energy testing facility on the continental U.S. coast just opened off Oregon, giving developers a place to test technologies that generate clean electricity from ocean waves. The site could help unlock an energy source with potential to power more than half of America's electrical needs.
In 1938, a kindergarten teacher chose jail over changing out of her slacks, defying a judge's order and helping transform what women could wear. Her bold stand became a turning point in the fight for equality.
Nearly 60 million Americans now live with parents, kids, and grandparents under one roof, reversing decades of separation. This old-new way of living is saving families money while bringing generations closer together.
A meteorologist in Maine couldn't stop laughing during a live weather forecast after an accidental Peanuts prank backfired spectacularly. The wholesome moment of uncontrollable giggles reminded millions that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine.
A woman thought her cramped middle seat by the bathroom was the worst spot on the flight. Then she became exactly the helper her seatmate desperately needed.
For centuries, brilliant Indian miniature paintings were credited to kingdoms, never to the artists who created them. One civil servant gave up his government career to spend decades tracking down their names, families, and stories.
From freshwater ponds to the Arabian Sea, fish across India have evolved remarkable biological systems to maintain perfect water and salt balance in their bodies. The science behind osmoregulation explains how a rohu thrives in a Bengal pond while mackerel survive salty ocean waters.
For 45 years, Dimple and her sibling shared a connection that transcended words and diagnosis. Their story proves love speaks its own language.
After being told she'd never maintain her active lifestyle following a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 35, one woman proved her doctors wrong by becoming a runner. Her journey shows that chronic illness doesn't have to mean giving up the life you love.
Women are turning to Reddit to share how menopause symptoms get mistaken for mental illness and dementia. A researcher says these online conversations hold clues that could transform women's healthcare.
A new platform lets travelers watch trains move across Europe in real time, tracking delays and cancellations just like Flightradar24 does for planes. TrainTracker24 launched in August to help answer the timeless question: "Where's my train?"
Rock en Seine became the first major music festival to offer live audio description, letting blind and partially sighted fans experience the full concert atmosphere. A voice actor narrates stage movements, lighting changes, and artist expressions in real time without drowning out the music.
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals will voluntarily return home in September through a carefully coordinated humanitarian effort. Malaysia is working with Myanmar to ensure the process protects dignity and safety for those who choose to go back.
Rihanna Bonilla beat out 70,000 applicants to win a prestigious Gates Foundation Scholarship, crediting her years of volunteer work helping expectant mothers. She's now heading to Columbia University to study chemical engineering.
Six students who managed dermatologic conditions while excelling academically just received up to $10,000 each for college. Since 2013, the Aspire Higher program has awarded 87 scholarships totaling over $1 million to students who refused to let skin conditions derail their dreams.