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More than 2,000 children in rural Costa Rica are now learning English through live video lessons connecting them with specialized teachers they wouldn't otherwise have access to. The Hummingbird program has tripled in size, reaching 100 remote schools where traditional English instruction was impossible.
Two fishermen survived five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean by clinging to a cooler until the Mexican Navy found them alive. Both men have been reunited with their families after their incredible rescue.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is coming out of retirement at age 46 to play for Italian third-division club Ravenna. The World Cup winner, who hung up his boots in 2015, wants one more chance to score his 300th career goal.
Kenya isn't just growing more cotton, it's keeping the entire process local, from farm to fabric to finished clothing. The strategy is creating jobs at every step and keeping money circulating in the country.
Farmington Hills, Michigan threw a hometown celebration for native daughter Megan Keller, who just won Olympic gold. The community gathered to honor the hockey star's incredible achievement on the world's biggest stage.
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson nearly died during a June race but survived thanks to quick-thinking bystanders. Now recovering at home, she's sharing her story with one clear message: she's grateful to be alive.
After two years away from competition, Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs is stepping back onto the mat at 38, bringing 100 kids from his wrestling academy to watch their coach compete. The most accomplished Black American wrestler ever wants to show his students what it means to keep chasing challenges, no matter your age.
Salk Institute researchers have found that immune cells in the brain mistakenly attack healthy nerve cells in ALS patients, and blocking this process helped mice live longer. The discovery could open new paths for treating this devastating disease that affects 35,000 Americans.
Scientists discovered that early life used molybdenum 3.7 billion years ago, even when the metal was extremely rare on Earth. This finding rewrites our understanding of how life evolved and opens new possibilities for finding life on other worlds.
Japanese researchers captured the fastest electronic transformation ever observed, watching a material reorganize itself in just 30 femtoseconds after being hit with light. This breakthrough could lead to electronics that respond almost instantly.
A Chinese startup just became only the third organization ever to land a rocket booster vertically, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in an exclusive club. Even better, they plan to refly it within six months.
Scientists discovered that fiber-fed gut bacteria create a lasting immune "memory" that protects your intestines from inflammation, even weeks after exposure. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we prevent inflammatory bowel diseases.
A massive Swedish study tracking 376,000 people for 14 years found that completing a simple at-home screening test slashed colorectal cancer death risk by 43%. The findings could encourage millions to take action on a test many skip.
Ghana's four-day International Book Fair returns this August with a bold mission: transform the nation's future through reading. The event brings together publishers, authors, and readers from seven countries to reignite a culture of learning.
The team behind underwater game Subnautica 2 donated $100,000 to ocean cleanup efforts and personally grabbed cleaning gear to tackle beaches in their own hometowns. When your job is creating virtual oceans, protecting real ones hits different.
Thousands of Maine volunteers will hit the beaches this September to tackle ocean pollution, and registration closes this Friday. Your data helps scientists worldwide track and fight marine debris.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its largest plastic-catching barrier yet to the Dominican Republic as part of a major Caribbean expansion. New systems in Colombia will join the effort to stop trash before it reaches the ocean.
Google researchers developed PhotoScan, an AI system that measures body fat and predicts insulin resistance using just smartphone photos. The breakthrough could help millions track health metrics without expensive lab visits or invasive testing.