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People entering addiction treatment can now get free 90-day foster care for their pets, removing a major barrier to getting help. A Minnesota nonprofit just partnered with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to keep families together.
The FDA just approved emergency treatment for dogs threatened by deadly New World screwworm, giving pet owners and farmers a powerful new way to protect their animals. The monthly chewable could save countless family pets and working dogs across rural America.
The FDA just approved America's first mRNA flu vaccine for people 50 and older, bringing the same technology that powered COVID vaccines to seasonal flu prevention. The shot could arrive in pharmacies this fall, offering better protection through faster strain matching.
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi just shattered the world record for solar cell efficiency, reaching 35.5% while investing $30 million in a new production facility. The breakthrough could make solar power cheaper and more accessible for millions of homes worldwide.
The world's largest green hydrogen facility has begun its final testing phase in Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for carbon-free fuel production by 2027. This massive plant will produce enough clean hydrogen daily to power thousands of vehicles without emitting a single molecule of CO2.
Scientists built the world's first superconducting quantum heat engine that turns near-absolute-zero heat into useful work. The breakthrough could eliminate millions of costly cables currently needed for large-scale quantum computers.
A tiny Mexican fish that vanished from the wild 27 years ago is getting a second chance. Thanks to a massive $200 million conservation project, it's one of 100 critically endangered species worldwide receiving dedicated funding to recover.
A new AI-powered tool keeps watch over remote forests for over a year without any human help, making it easier than ever for scientists to protect wildlife. SPARROW has already been deployed across five continents.
Mark Waters saw children walking in traffic and waiting at a bus stop surrounded by grass taller than they were. Instead of hoping someone else would help, he grabbed a mower and cleared the area himself.
When a reef shark clamped onto 12-year-old Parker Roll's leg 60 miles offshore with no help available, his 16-year-old brother Jack didn't freeze. He ripped off his swimsuit, tied it as a tourniquet, and carried Parker to safety.
Two Manchester Airport employees felt an instant connection when they met in 2005. Years later, a casual conversation revealed they were brother and sister separated since childhood.
A newborn boy surrendered in a shoebox at a Kentucky fire station has been officially adopted after 581 days in foster care. His new parents kept the "I love you" note from his birth mother and turned his original blanket into a teddy bear.
Nine opposition leaders, including ex-Prime Minister Succès Masra, walked free after Chadian President Déby granted pardons following politically charged convictions. The move offers a potential path toward reconciliation in the Central African nation.
Two major African cities separated by the Congo River are finally getting connected. A new 645-metre bridge will transform trade and transport between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Scientists in the Netherlands are putting crops through high-tech fitness tests to find out which plants can handle tomorrow's unpredictable weather. Meanwhile, beavers are making a stunning comeback across Europe after nearly vanishing 100 years ago.
In Delhi's Lal Kuan district, skilled artisans hand-make thousands of colorful kites daily, preserving a generations-old craft despite earning just $2-6 per day. These dedicated craftspeople travel across India seasonally, keeping the country's beloved kite-flying tradition soaring.
A coordinated police operation in Markapuram district has reunited 13 motorcycle owners with their stolen vehicles and put an end to a seven-month theft spree. The swift action came after authorities connected the dots between recent thefts across multiple districts.
New Zealand's iconic golf tournament just delivered its most successful year ever, drawing record crowds and pumping nearly $34 million into the local economy. A homegrown hero's victory made it even sweeter.