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Google's AI flood forecasting system now protects 2 billion people across 150 countries by predicting river floods seven days in advance and urban flash floods 24 hours before they strike. A groundbreaking new tool called Groundsource analyzed 5 million news reports to create the world's first comprehensive urban flood dataset.
After more than 50 years at the Kennedy Center, the National Symphony Orchestra is taking its music directly to neighborhoods across Washington, DC. The beloved ensemble will perform 60 concerts at six regional venues from September through June.
A phone you can fix with a single screwdriver just became available in America. The Dutch company Fairphone is finally selling its modular device directly to US customers, challenging the throwaway culture of modern smartphones.
Children in London developed bigger, healthier lungs after the city banned its most polluting vehicles in 2019. The study provides the strongest evidence yet that cleaning up traffic pollution directly improves children's health.
A wildlife photographer's camera trap in Kenya's Maasai Mara caught endangered rhinos, elephants, and a rarely seen antelope using a hidden forest crossing. The discovery is helping rangers track elusive species and protect vital wildlife corridors.
Oliver and Bunny, born with severe disabilities, beat impossible odds with love and medical intervention. Their journey from sick orphans to thriving companions is capturing hearts worldwide.
Oregon fishermen will test innovative rope-free crab traps starting spring 2027 that could save hundreds of whales from deadly entanglements. The technology, already proving successful in California, stores lines on the ocean floor instead of stretching through the water where whales swim.
Eight Idaho teenagers built a viral Instagram account documenting their summer adventures, then discovered mountains of trash in their beloved Boise River. Their cleanup video inspired thousands and transformed their platform into a mission to protect their community.
A grandmother bought her granddaughter a piano at just six months old after noticing her long fingers. Nearly a century later, that same piano has launched three generations of musicians.
Four siblings suffered mysterious symptoms for nearly a decade before discovering they had the same disease their dog was diagnosed with in days. Their story is helping thousands avoid the same painful delay.
A kindergarten teacher's viral classroom trick teaches kids something most have never learned: how to be bored. Her simple "bored games" are helping children develop patience, self-control, and creativity in an overstimulated world.
Thousands of Gen X women are discovering that starting over in their 50s isn't failure but freedom. After divorce, career changes, or empty nests, they're building lives they actually chose.
Boston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just unveiled plans for 20 infrastructure projects to shield the historic city from flooding as sea levels rise. The $10 billion investment could save the city from $54 billion in future damage.
University of Costa Rica researchers found water-resistant sunscreen may raise body temperature by just 0.2°C during exercise, but experts say sun protection remains essential. The finding could help outdoor workers in tropical climates balance heat and sun safety.
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo just made history as the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese singer's milestone opens doors for African artists worldwide.
Over 220 Indigenous people, youth, police, and public service workers just completed a week-long canoe journey through traditional First Nations territories in British Columbia. The 25th annual Pulling Together Canoe Journey brings communities together to heal, build relationships, and honor Indigenous cultures.
Intel is building America's semiconductor workforce from the ground up with a new education program spanning K-12 through college. The initiative brings together schools, businesses, and communities to prepare students for high-tech careers in chip manufacturing.
Young Filipinos with big business dreams just got a major boost. The Small Business Corporation launched a ₱1 billion fund offering loans up to ₱500,000 for entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30.