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A Birmingham nonprofit needs volunteers to help kids discover the joy of reading, and one hour a week is all it takes. Grace Howard shares how tutoring became the hour she looked forward to most.
When Wisconsin reporter Jason Wilde's wife battled breast cancer, the first call she received came from an unexpected source: NFL coach Mike McCarthy. The story reveals how one coach's compassion went far beyond the game.
Egypt announced an ambitious plan to generate 45% of its energy from renewable sources by 2028. The move signals growing momentum for clean energy investment across the Middle East.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory just launched a decade-long mission to photograph the entire visible sky in unprecedented detail, creating a cosmic dictionary that anyone can access. Scientists expect discoveries from this data to continue for the next 100 years.
Sydney will experience a total solar eclipse in July 2028, the first time the city's skies will go completely dark at midday in 170 years. The rare celestial event won't happen again over Sydney for another 800 years.
Newcomer Mia Austin scored four goals in her Melbourne debut, leading the Demons to a 19-point victory over Hawthorn in their first game under new coach Tom Wilson. The win marks a successful fresh start for the team after their coaching change.
Australia's biggest air show is back on the Gold Coast this weekend after a massive beach restoration saved the beloved event. More than 250,000 people will watch historic planes and fighter jets soar over freshly restored coastline.
A single plate of biryani in Tamil Nadu changed Takamasa Osawa's life forever. His 16-year journey to master the dish just earned his tiny Tokyo restaurant a coveted spot in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Jeanice Perez became a mother at 18 while living in poverty, but she refused to let her daughter repeat her struggles. Eighteen years later, Jordyn is heading to NYU after her mom saved $5 at a time.
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After three decades of delays, former Justice Minister Ronald Lamola kickstarted prosecutions for apartheid-era crimes, more than doubling active cases and securing convictions for families who waited a generation for answers. His five-year term saw investigations jump from 53 to 115 cases as dedicated teams finally brought closure to grieving communities.
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South Africa's power utility Eskom achieved a remarkable turnaround by listening to its own engineers and investing in long-term maintenance. The nation that once suffered daily blackouts now enjoys reliable electricity after leadership brought sidelined experts back from "organizational exile."
Nigeria just unveiled a comprehensive plan to control its own digital future, signing landmark regulations that will govern how the nation stores data and builds cloud infrastructure. The move positions Africa's largest economy as a leader in digital sovereignty across the continent.
Scientists are racing to test whether an existing Ebola vaccine can protect people from the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. New animal studies show the vaccine could work, offering hope as researchers prepare human trials.
Enugu State just launched a world-class hospital designed to keep Nigerian healthcare money at home. The facility aims to reverse the $685 million exodus of patients traveling abroad for treatment.
A Ghanaian gold mine just became one of only three sites worldwide to use cutting-edge excavation technology that puts worker safety first. The new equipment combines power with protection in ways mining has never seen before.
West Virginia students have officially bounced back from pandemic learning loss, with math and English scores now meeting or exceeding 2019 levels. The comeback shows what's possible when educators refuse to accept setbacks as permanent.
A Greenville elementary school once ranked among the worst in the county just rocketed to seventh-most-improved in South Carolina. The secret? A bold program that invested $7.8 million in teachers and proved struggling schools can turn around fast.
New York utilities want to generate their own renewable energy for the first time since the 1990s, arguing they can help the state meet climate goals faster. The proposal could reshape how New York builds its clean energy future.