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Chile just finished building one of the world's largest solar-plus-storage facilities in the Atacama Desert, capable of powering thousands of homes day and night. The decade-long project shows how clean energy can work around the clock, not just when the sun shines.
For three months running, solar panels have generated more electricity in Latvia than any other source, producing over half the country's power in July. The small Baltic nation is proving that rapid renewable energy growth can keep electricity affordable even during peak demand.
Scientists in Australia just cracked a major challenge in making solar energy cheaper and more sustainable. Their new technique could help solar panels work better while using materials that won't run out.
While U.S. electricity prices soar, Australia just cut wholesale power costs in half and now offers millions of homes three free hours of electricity daily. The secret? A government battery program that's changing how the grid works.
While million-dollar hypercars dominated Monterey Car Week, one UK builder proved driving joy doesn't require a fortune. Robert Ely's hand-built Gasolini AR1 costs under $7,000 and gets 41 mpg.
A Georgia factory just became the first in the U.S. to produce solar panels entirely from scratch, marking a major win for American clean energy independence. Despite policy whiplash, experts say solar's future remains bright.
Music festivals are trading plastic waste for tickets and planting thousands of trees, proving large gatherings can heal the environment instead of harming it. From London to Portugal, event organizers are making land restoration part of the show.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who survived political exile twice to become the architect of reforms that lifted millions from poverty, passed away at 97. His five-year leadership transformed China's economy and proved that merit could triumph over political connections.
After devastating wildfires destroyed 183 homes in southern France, the government has approved a €12 million emergency fund to rebuild communities. The relief package includes tax breaks and direct support for affected families and businesses.
Grandparents in Singapore are vaulting over railings and climbing structures thanks to a coach who's reimagined parkour for older adults. Since 2017, these viral classes have transformed how seniors stay active and confident.
Hakainde Hichilema secured a second five-year term as Zambia's president, winning 61% of votes after steering the country through debt restructuring and economic recovery. Despite election night tensions, international observers monitored the process as Zambians chose their leader.
Taiwan's government will distribute $310 (NT$10,000) to every citizen next year, sharing the wealth from record-breaking economic growth powered by the global AI revolution. The cash handout comes as the nation posts its strongest growth in nearly four decades without adding any new debt.
Carly Patterson, the first American woman in 20 years to win Olympic all-around gymnastics gold, will inspire women leaders at Jackson's first-ever WIN conference. Three other powerhouse speakers will tackle leadership, mental health, and AI innovation at the October event.
Agostina Hein just broke South American records and posted a time that would have won silver at the last Olympics. The 18-year-old Argentine could become only the third South American woman to ever medal in Olympic swimming.
In one of the world's fastest-growing megacities, a community is rallying to protect a naturally grown forest that cools dangerous temperatures and provides vital green space. As Delhi loses thousands of mature trees to development, activists and ecologists are redefining what counts as a forest worth saving.
A 16-week study shows people eating low-fat vegan diets consumed 357 fewer calories daily while eating the same amount of food and losing weight. The secret is energy density: plant foods pack more volume and satisfaction into fewer calories.
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo becomes the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Tuesday. The Benin-born artist's 40-year career breaks new ground for African representation in one of entertainment's most iconic honors.
Scientists who create breakthroughs in labs often struggle to turn their discoveries into real companies. Tel Aviv University just launched one of the world's first MBAs designed specifically to help them succeed.