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In eastern DR Congo, 27 former rebel fighters are now saving lives by teaching their communities how to stop Ebola's spread. The program turns yesterday's combatants into today's health heroes while strengthening a region torn by conflict.
On August 15, 1965, The Beatles changed music history by performing for 56,000 screaming fans at New York's Shea Stadium. The groundbreaking concert became the first stadium show ever, opening the door for every arena tour that followed.
A French father and his two young sons survived a harrowing 16-hour ordeal at sea after their jet ski capsized off Thailand's coast, saved by quick-thinking rescuers. All three walked away from the hospital the same day, already planning to continue their vacation.
Eight siblings from Hattiesburg, Mississippi just claimed the Guinness World Record for the highest combined age of living siblings at 721 years. Their secret? A foundation built on family values, hard work, and unwavering support that started 100 years ago.
A baby opossum got stuck inside a fire engine in Columbia, Tennessee, leading to an adorable rescue by the very crew it hitched a ride with. Fire Lt. Matthew Langford safely freed the surprised passenger, proving no rescue is too small for first responders.
China now produces 90% of the world's solar panels, and that dominance is bringing renewable energy to millions who couldn't afford it before. Plummeting costs mean solar panels are showing up on rooftops from Pakistan to Africa, powering homes that once went dark.
Nearly four centuries ago, Galileo Galilei used simple physics to explain why the giants of folklore could never actually exist. His brilliant insight also explains why elephants look so different from cats.
California just cleared Waymo to operate paid robotaxi rides without drivers across 18 counties, from San Francisco to San Diego. The seven-month approval process opens the door for fully autonomous electric vehicles to serve most of California's population.
A chance conversation at a Cornwall wildlife park has replaced imported fish with locally-caught sardines for 26 Humboldt penguins. Now the birds enjoy fresh catch landed just 10 miles from their home instead of frozen fish shipped from the Netherlands.
Saudi Arabia just wrapped a groundbreaking screenwriting program that turned 18 emerging writers into confident filmmakers ready to share their unique stories with the world. The Netflix-backed initiative brought professional film training directly to creative communities across three Saudi regions.
A Vietnamese coastal city known for beaches is building a bold new identity as a high-tech AI hub with help from South Korea's semiconductor leaders. Da Nang just signed partnerships with Korean cities to transform from tourism town to innovation center by 2030.
Top universities in Vietnam and Japan are joining forces to build the next generation of semiconductor talent through a new innovation space. The partnership marks three decades of tech collaboration between the two nations.
Ten outstanding Vietnamese students got the chance of a lifetime at the Asian Science Camp 2026, connecting directly with world-leading scientists. The exchange highlights how international cooperation is opening doors for Vietnam's next generation of innovators.
Spain's Maria Perez and Italy's Sofia Fiorini shattered world records at the European Championships, with Perez demolishing the previous mark by over two minutes. The weekend in Birmingham saw multiple athletes pushing human limits in one of track and field's most demanding disciplines.
Spanish champion Maria Perez made history by setting the first-ever women's half marathon race walk world record at 1:30:06, beating the standard by 24 seconds. The four-time world champion claimed her second European gold medal and continues her dominance in the sport.
María Pérez just made history by setting the very first world record in half marathon race walking, blazing through Birmingham in 1:30:06. The Spanish athlete's groundbreaking performance crowned her second European championship title eight years after her first.
Archaeologists in Egypt's Bahariya Oasis have unearthed three family tombs spanning different eras, complete with mummies and unique artifacts that reveal ancient burial practices. The find adds fresh insight into Egyptian civilization and shows how modern excavation continues to unlock mysteries buried for millennia.
A charitable donation from Woking District Rotary will help 100 newborn babies sleep more safely and comfortably. The local service organization is extending its mission of community support to the area's youngest residents.