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Kids in Belmar, New Jersey will stretch, listen, and create chains of kindness at a special library event next week. Author Tracey Roegiers brings movement and meaningful moments to story time.
Jessica Robinson just won a prestigious national award for creating platforms where women storytellers can share their truth. Her organization, Better Said Than Done, is changing who gets heard in the storytelling world.
Despite major policy shifts in 2025, clean energy investment is on track to reach $180 billion in 2026, surpassing last year's record. Markets adapted quickly, showing that smart capital finds opportunity even during uncertainty.
Northwestern University researchers discovered a breakthrough catalyst for clean hydrogen production in a single afternoon using a revolutionary "megalibrary" that tests millions of materials simultaneously. The technology could shrink discovery timelines from years to hours across clean energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Washington, D.C. is bringing back presidential racing after 224 years. This weekend's Freedom 250 IndyCar race echoes Thomas Jefferson's 1801 Fourth of July celebration, which featured horse racing just blocks from the White House.
Fernando Mendoza's formal greeting to announcer Joe Buck during a live ESPN interview has the NFL falling in love with the Raiders' refreshingly wholesome personality. The No. 1 overall pick keeps making headlines for his endearing manners.
America is preparing to launch rockets nearly three times a day by 2030, transforming space access from rare spectacle to everyday infrastructure. The ambitious plan will help keep critical satellite services running and maintain U.S. leadership in space innovation.
A world-renowned burger purist who's eaten 35,000 burgers just discovered his first good fish burger in a tiny Wellington wine bar. George Motz traveled from New York to judge Burger Wellington and found something that changed his mind about non-beef burgers.
An Australian baby became the first person in the world to receive a precision medicine treatment for a rare, often-fatal form of epilepsy. Three days after his first dose, eight-month-old Bohdi Higginson had his final seizure.
Indigenous Australians are teaching communities to discover nutritious native foods growing wild in their own backyards. From sandpaper figs to yams, these ancient superfoods are transforming how people eat while creating new business opportunities.
More than 15 million Indian professionals now earn income outside their main jobs, and experts predict that number will jump to 23.5 million by 2030. They're not quitting their careers but building financial safety nets through expertise-based work like consulting, teaching, and advisory services.
More than a hundred Nigerian film stars gathered in Lagos for a powerful prayer session dedicated to beloved actor Taiwo "Ogogo" Hassan, who is battling stage four cancer. The moving display of solidarity shows how the tight-knit Nollywood community rallies around its own in times of crisis.
Africa's richest man is teaming up with East African nations to build a massive oil refinery in Kenya, offering countries a chance to own part of the $15 billion project. After completing a similar refinery in Nigeria despite years of pushback, Aliko Dangote is expanding his vision across the continent.
Kerrydale Elementary in Virginia just earned national recognition after 84% of third graders passed reading tests when only 61% were expected to succeed. A second nearby school, Minnieville Elementary, also crushed predictions by 21 points.
After missing the entire 2025 season with a hamstring injury, receiver Jacob Cowing announced his comeback with an electrifying 83-yard punt return touchdown in the 49ers' preseason win. The play could be the spark that saves his NFL career.
While England's NHS spent $400 million on American tech giant Palantir, one region quietly proved they didn't need it. Greater Manchester's homegrown platform is beating the national system at its own game.
Japan's spacecraft will attempt something never done before: collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos and bring them back to Earth. The mission launches October 19 after a two-year delay, with samples expected home in 2031.
Ghana's National Youth Authority brought together government agencies for a day of sports, games, and friendly competition at Accra Sports Stadium. The inter-agency gala is part of month-long celebrations promoting youth engagement across the country.