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In less than 80 days, Senegal will make history as the first African nation to host an Olympic event. Olympic champion Cheick Sallah Cissé believes the Youth Olympic Games will spark a movement across the continent.
A new AI-powered company is helping families with ultra-rare diseases develop personalized treatments that big pharma overlooks. Founded by a rare disease patient, Nome has already guided more than 10 genetic medicine programs from diagnosis to clinical trials.
English football fans will finally hear referees' actual words explaining controversial calls, with new audio clips and weekly decision reviews launching this season. The transparency push aims to rebuild trust between officials and millions of supporters.
Israel is officially joining NASA's groundbreaking Artemis lunar program, opening doors for Israeli researchers and companies to launch experiments to the Moon. The partnership follows a strategic agreement and comes just weeks after Artemis II successfully orbited the Moon with a human crew.
After 23 years of waiting, Bangladesh's cricket team achieved what once seemed impossible: defeating Australia on their home soil. The historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin rewrites decades of being the underdog into a story of triumph.
The Georgia Brass Band took first place at a national championship in Indiana this spring, but members say their real victory is the tight-knit community they've built over 26 years. Their secret? Musicians who show up for the love of music, not paychecks.
The Milwaukee Panthers are inviting the community to nominate everyday heroes for special recognition at basketball games this season. Selected honorees receive free tickets and an on-court celebration of their service.
A $2.5 billion solar factory in Georgia is proving American clean energy manufacturing can survive shifting political winds. While some projects stall, this plant shows the industry's resilience.
OpenAI just introduced ChatGPT for Teens with a new Study Mode that guides students through homework instead of giving quick answers. The update includes parental controls and safety features designed specifically for teenage users.
Neuroscientists have discovered the exact brain circuits that automatically transform everything you experience into simplified narratives. It's the reason we instantly turned random animated shapes into emotional dramas, and why every memory feels like a mini-movie.
New BBC Earth footage reveals how golden snub-nosed monkey mothers fight back when their infants face danger, showing the powerful bonds that help these rare primates survive harsh winters. Their remarkable protective instincts offer a touching glimpse into family devotion in the animal kingdom.
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The FDA just approved Orzeyful, the first medication that treats the underlying cause of narcolepsy type 1 instead of just masking symptoms. For 120,000 Americans living with extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness, this breakthrough could transform daily life.
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Scientists documented 427 cases of monkeys and apes tenderly caring for other animals, from grooming stray dogs to cradling mongoose pups. The heartwarming behavior might reveal the evolutionary roots of why humans keep pets.
California's electric vehicles could soon help power the grid when demand spikes, turning millions of parked cars into a massive energy storage system. A new report shows just 10% of the state's EVs could deliver one-third of California's 2036 storage goals.
A historic English town is transforming 40 acres of neglected meadowland into a thriving wetland sanctuary where families can watch rare birds and reconnect with nature. Construction starts next month on the community-backed project that will give wildlife a permanent home.
Thailand's science agency is giving small businesses the tools to create high-value health products and tap into a $40 billion market opportunity. More than 1,000 entrepreneurs have already used the platform to reach two million consumers.
Ethiopia just launched a groundbreaking project that treats biodiversity like the valuable asset it is, weaving conservation into national budgets and business decisions. The five-year initiative could transform how the country grows its economy while protecting the ecosystems millions depend on.
Turkey's Zero Waste Foundation and London Climate Action Week just signed a groundbreaking partnership to amplify circular economy solutions on the global stage. The collaboration arrives as Turkey prepares to host the world's most important climate conference in 2027.