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Maine regulators just approved the state's largest wind farm, an 800-megawatt project that will create thousands of jobs and save customers $387 million. Five New England states are teaming up to bring clean energy to the region while delivering major economic benefits to rural communities.
The first major wave energy testing facility in the continental United States is now operational off Oregon's coast, opening the door for clean electricity generation from ocean waves. Despite federal hurdles for other renewable energy projects, this breakthrough facility could eventually power more than half of America's electrical needs.
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Long before Brown v. Board of Education made history, a young attorney named Thurgood Marshall devised a brilliant strategy to dismantle "separate but equal" one case at a time. His patient, methodical approach changed American education forever.
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80, transformed her father's struggle with illiteracy into a global movement that's gifted 270 million books to children. Her four-decade giving spree touched everything from children's hospitals to disaster relief.
Country music legend Dolly Parton turned millions from her career into life-changing gifts for children, from free monthly books to wildfire relief. Her Imagination Library alone sent more than 300 million books to young readers since 1995.
Hobart's city council just advanced a plan that could return thousands of short-stay properties back to the rental market. The proposal aims to ease the housing crunch while still supporting tourism in Tasmania's capital.
Twin brothers from a crowded Lagos Island neighborhood both graduated with top academic honors from the same university department, proving that difficult circumstances don't define your future. Their journey from Isale Eko to becoming scholarship winners and global fellows is inspiring students across Nigeria.
When a 2022 drought drained his town's only reservoir, 16-year-old Rolando Ágreda had already restored eight traditional spring-fed pools that became the community's lifeline. His youth-led project is now part of a global movement proving ancient Indigenous water systems can solve modern climate challenges.
British farmers are using a groundbreaking digital mapping system to predict exactly where slugs will attack crops, slashing pesticide use by 50% while saving money. The tool was developed by farmers themselves through a pioneering research project that's changing how agricultural science gets done.
On this day in history, an American inventor revolutionized water travel by launching the nation's first commercial steamboat service. His innovative design carried paying passengers between Philadelphia and New Jersey, changing transportation forever.
Twenty-three carnivalgoers spent 90 minutes dangling 82 feet in the air when a swing carousel malfunctioned at Hamburg's famous Dom festival, but all walked away safely thanks to quick-thinking firefighters. The rescue operation turned a scary moment into a story of professional heroism and community care.
A diverse group of ranchers, bankers, hunters, and business owners floated down Colorado's Green River and discovered something remarkable: protecting public lands isn't just good for nature, it's economic rocket fuel. National monuments like Dinosaur attract 315,700 annual visitors to a county of just 13,000 people, proving conservation and prosperity go hand in hand.
A 23-year-old former cricket bowler just became Sri Lanka's first Commonwealth javelin champion and threw the second-best Asian distance ever. Now Rumesh Tharanga is setting his sights on bringing home his country's first Olympic athletics medal in nearly three decades.
When Southwest Airlines crew learned a couple was flying to Vegas to elope, they threw an impromptu wedding in the sky. All 178 passengers became witnesses as the captain, an ordained minister, officiated the ceremony.
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Three university friends are turning hemp into sustainable fabrics in South Africa, creating jobs while helping local textile mills compete against cheap imports. Their startup Green Route is proving cannabis plants can rebuild communities, not just get you high.
A new online tool will hold Nigerian politicians accountable for their healthcare promises ahead of 2027 elections. The Health Manifesto Tracker lets citizens check whether candidates deliver on commitments to improve the country's struggling health system.
When drug traffickers offered residents of a Kano neighborhood $6,000 to look the other way, the community chose integrity over cash. Their decision led to arrests and earned praise from local authorities fighting Nigeria's drug crisis.
A newly remodeled hospital in southeastern Nigeria now offers 24/7 care with digital technology, solar power, and modern facilities serving hundreds of thousands of residents. The facility honors a celebrated human rights activist who fought for ordinary Nigerians.