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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified the first ever "black hole star," a cosmic object that combines properties of both stars and black holes. This groundbreaking discovery could unlock secrets about how our universe began.
An international team exploring underwater mountains near remote Australian islands discovered 149 species never seen before, including bizarre fish, sea cucumbers, and a graveyard of shark teeth spanning 22 million years. The findings illuminate one of Earth's least-known ocean regions.
Construction crews in Texas and Nevada just got robotic teammates that work 24/7 without breaks. These AI-powered excavators are tackling America's construction labor crisis while making job sites safer for human workers.
A forgotten waterway in San Miguel de Allende just got a vibrant makeover. Twelve new murals now line a 90-meter stretch, turning a graffiti-tagged arroyo into an open-air gallery celebrating local ecology and history.
Foreign teenagers reveal how moving to Mexico shaped their lives, friendships, and sense of home. Their stories show families considering the move what life looks like through their children's eyes.
Meta will pay up to $16.7 billion and transform how young people use Facebook and Instagram, ending a lawsuit brought by 29 states. Parents will gain new controls, and teens will face time limits and overnight blocks starting within months.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee's new innovation center in East St. Louis is giving hundreds of students hands-on experience in STEM, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Nearly 400 kids joined summer programs, and enrollment keeps growing as students discover unexpected career paths.
Medina City Council unanimously declared March 6 as Random Acts of Kindness Day after a resident honored his late father's memory with a movement celebrating everyday goodness. The initiative has already spread to neighboring Brunswick and aims to inspire simple gestures that transform ordinary days into extraordinary ones.
Country legend Dolly Parton built a five-decade career on radical authenticity, becoming one of the least disliked public figures in the world by staying true to herself. Her unwavering support for LGBTQ fans, starting decades before it was popular, made her a beacon of acceptance across political and cultural divides.
A Looney Tunes movie scrapped for a tax write-off and mourned at a "funeral screening" just got saved by an indie distributor. Now the $70 million film hits theaters nationwide this Friday.
Meta will pay nearly $18 billion and introduce major safety changes, including a two-hour daily limit for users under 18, to settle a lawsuit filed by states alleging harm to children. The settlement could reshape social media across the industry if competitors follow suit.
Scientists created microscopic robots that move using only sound waves, solving one of technology's biggest challenges. These tiny devices could revolutionize medicine and aerospace without needing batteries or motors.
After 30 years of quietly solving problems before they became crises, University of Missouri's Jim Spain retires having transformed student success rates. His secret weapon? A bedside landline and an entire campus culture devoted to helping students thrive.
From a beaming kindergartner to a nostalgic senior, three students share what makes their first day special. Their honest reflections capture the joy, nerves, and hope that make every school year a fresh start.
A former astronomer scrolling through research on his morning commute discovered a rare stellar stream that could unlock the secrets of dark matter. The chance find opens a pristine laboratory for studying the invisible substance that makes up most of our universe.
A San Clemente man became one of the first patients in America to receive daraxonrasib, a groundbreaking drug targeting a mutation found in 90% of pancreatic cancers. After months of declining health, Peter Thomas got the call that changed everything.
A new gene therapy approach at Boston Children's Hospital collects and prepares sickle cell treatment in just seven weeks instead of six months, making life-changing care faster and more accessible. The breakthrough has already helped 36 patients and is expanding to Brazil and India.