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CATL, which makes 4 out of every 10 electric vehicle batteries worldwide, just certified all 20 of its factories as carbon neutral. The Chinese battery giant is now tackling the harder challenge: cleaning up its entire supply chain by 2035.
Ethiopia is bringing together its scattered reforestation efforts into a single national coalition, turning fragmented tree-planting projects into a coordinated force against desertification. The move could become a model for other African nations fighting land degradation.
Syria is creating a digital platform to help aid organizations get projects approved and funded faster in Aleppo. The system, launching next month, aims to cut red tape and connect international donors directly with the city's most urgent needs.
After 40 surgeries and a lifetime of hearing "you can't," Conner Hunt became a record-breaking para athlete with 12 state championships. Now he's headed to college on a track scholarship.
The Louisville Kings are throwing a championship celebration where fans can meet the team and snap photos with the United Bowl Trophy. After an incredible comeback from 0-3 to champions, the inaugural season team wants to share their victory with the city that believed in them.
The US Women's National Field Hockey Team secured their first victory at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, defeating Scotland 3-2 in an edge-of-your-seat finish. The win keeps their tournament hopes alive heading into their final pool match against powerhouse Germany.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has photographed a dying star creating a nebula shaped like a lion's face, revealing stunning details invisible to previous observations. The cosmic spectacle shows what happens when ordinary stars reach the end of their lives.
The Nelson-George-Kellum family gathered in New Madrid for a milestone celebration: their 50th consecutive annual reunion. Five decades of keeping family bonds strong shows the power of tradition in an increasingly disconnected world.
Elizabeth Smart, abducted at 14 and found alive nine months later, is launching a podcast that puts crime survivors at the heart of their own stories. "The Survivor Files" flips the true crime script by focusing on healing and resilience instead of perpetrators.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who saved a drowning 10-year-old from rough surf received recognition from President Trump at the White House. The dramatic rescue at Seabright Beach nearly cost young Nathaniel Rai his life.
A Virginia organization has spent nearly five decades turning the simple desire to help into real community action. From driving veterans to appointments to clearing snow for seniors, Volunteer Prince William proves small acts create big impact.
Over 100 volunteers at Ohio's Niswonger Performing Arts Center donate thousands of hours each year to welcome audiences and make live entertainment accessible to their community. Their work has helped bring free concerts and world-class performances to Van Wert for over a decade.
Since the 1940s, Syracuse University student volunteers have turned the chaos of moving day into a celebration, hauling boxes and spreading joy for generations of nervous freshmen. The Goon Squad tradition shows how a simple act of helping carry belongings became a beloved ritual that welcomes families and builds community.
The National Science Foundation just announced $1.5 billion in new funding to power the next wave of American scientific discoveries. The investment promises to accelerate breakthroughs across everything from AI to engineering, with special support for bold ideas that challenge conventional thinking.
The UAE just became the first country to approve an oral medication for vitiligo, a skin condition affecting millions worldwide. This breakthrough gives new hope to patients who've struggled with limited treatment options.
After an injury ended his college football career nearly 30 years ago, Justin Buzzard is back on the field at 47, playing tight end for San Jose City College. His comeback story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
When New Zealand's hoiho penguin population dropped to just 326 birds, conservationists and the government took bold action. A permanent fishing ban and innovative research are giving these rare yellow-eyed penguins a fighting chance at survival.
Scientists just confirmed our home galaxy grew from a massive collision with another galaxy 12 billion years ago, revealing how the Milky Way became the cosmic neighborhood we know today. The discovery shows our galaxy has been growing by absorbing neighbors since nearly the beginning of time.