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Saula Ma'u couldn't hold back tears after receiving his first All Blacks jersey following his debut against the Lions at Ellis Park. The 26-year-old Tongan-born prop, who moved to New Zealand at 15, fulfilled a lifelong dream just 11 days after playing club rugby in Palmerston North.
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who died this week at 80, spent three decades building a literacy program that sent free books to millions of children worldwide. What started as a tribute to her father who never learned to read became one of the largest book gifting programs in history.
A Sheffield-based company is transforming how millions of Africans access electricity by building solar-powered battery hubs across the continent. Their new $75 million investment will help create Africa's first flexible clean energy grid.
Students with mentors stay in school at significantly higher rates and earn better grades than those without guidance. New research shows mentorship programs boost retention by up to 16% and help students master the unwritten rules of academic success.
The Madison Metropolitan School District has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategy to increase student success, belonging, and post-graduation readiness. The plan focuses on equity, meaningful learning, and partnership between schools, families, and the community.
A $50,000 Picasso print stolen in 2018 turned up in the dustiest place imaginable: a vacant Milwaukee apartment. The discovery brings closure to a gallery owner whose late partner spent six years keeping the investigation alive.
Dirty gear was once a badge of honor in firehouses, but California firefighters are embracing a life-saving culture shift. A new UC Riverside study reveals how redefining professional pride is helping prevent occupational cancer deaths.
Lexington, Kentucky just passed a groundbreaking solar zoning rule that lets farmers grow crops and generate clean energy on the same land. This small change could power the equivalent of 30,000 homes while keeping farms productive.
America's "best idea" celebrates 110 years of protecting 85 million acres of natural wonder. From Yellowstone's earliest days to today's 433 protected sites, the Park Service has grown into one of the nation's most beloved institutions.
Southern California's mountain yellow-legged frogs are making a comeback after conservationists released 3,000 captive-bred frogs and tadpoles into their native habitat. The species has declined by 98%, but a 20-year breeding program is helping restore populations one release at a time.
One of India's most joyful festivals celebrates an ancient king who chose doing right over everything else. His story reminds millions that generosity and integrity create lasting legacy.
Married Olympians Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall reveal how they keep each other motivated, from smoothie rewards to adorable dogs. The couple's six combined Olympic medals prove their approach works.
Over the past decade, Israel's Haredi women transformed from 50% employment to 81%, nearly matching the national average. Thousands entered the tech industry as AI creates new pathways for talent from all backgrounds.
Tahlequah, a killer whale in the Pacific Northwest, carried her deceased calf through the ocean for more than two weeks in 2018, then repeated the heartbreaking behavior in 2024. Scientists say her extraordinary grief reveals just how emotionally complex these animals truly are.
A massive battery-powered locomotive in Australia is proving electric trains can handle the toughest jobs on Earth, hauling tens of thousands of tons of iron ore without burning a drop of diesel. The secret weapon? Gravity charges the batteries on downhill runs.
A new charging cabinet with built-in fire suppression gives e-bike and power tool owners peace of mind while their batteries charge. The steel cabinet automatically fights fires and monitors temperature, turning everyday charging into a safer routine.
Dubai just certified the world's first purpose-built vertiport for flying electric taxis, bringing sci-fi urban transport closer to reality. The facility can handle 170,000 passengers yearly and marks a major step toward commercial air taxi operations.
Anthony Hankerson and 15 other athletes just got an unexpected second chance at college sports thanks to a groundbreaking court ruling. After a brief NFL stint, these players can now return to campus for one more season.