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A 13-year-old boy dedicated his entire summer to creating a wheelchair for a toddler whose family couldn't afford one. His story represents over 1,000 volunteers worldwide using 3D printing to change lives.
A New York gas station is turning frustration over fuel prices into pure joy with a simple offer: dance for a discount. The viral promotion has customers grooving to Whitney Houston and leaving with smiles that matter more than the savings.
A small group of adventurous ospreys are helping their species recover faster by ditching crowded nesting sites and striking out on their own. Scientists studying 54 years of data in Scotland discovered these "pioneering pairs" are the secret to bringing the majestic birds back to places they haven't nested in nearly 200 years.
A golden Labrador with 340,000 Instagram followers just dominated the World Dog Surfing Championships, taking home four first-place trophies. Rippin' Rosie has been catching waves with her owner since she was seven months old.
After devastating cyclones knocked out power across Malawi, the country just switched on Africa's first major battery system that stores renewable energy and keeps the lights on during storms. The 20-megawatt facility will cut 10,000 tonnes of carbon yearly while unlocking enough clean energy to power thousands more homes.
A severely polluted South African river is being transformed into safe irrigation water using a simple natural filter system. No chemicals, no electricity, just nature doing what it does best.
Women-led groups in Ghana's Upper East Region are getting $150,000 to solve climate-driven water and sanitation challenges in their own communities. The year-long project puts local problem-solvers in charge of building resilience for 14,000 people across 30 villages.
A newly rehabilitated road in Malawi is opening up economic opportunities for farmers while making a famous explorer's grave accessible to visitors. The climate-resilient upgrade ensures produce reaches markets even during severe weather.
A groundbreaking study in Nigeria proves that a simple monthly medication can slash malaria cases in young children by more than a fifth. The evidence could help protect millions of vulnerable kids across the country.
In their very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations appearance, Malawi's Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach the final, where they'll face Cameroon. The Chawinga sisters scored all three goals as the debutant nation chases African football history.
A simple card game called Level Up is breaking down walls that keep men silent about masculinity, mental health, and consent. Created in Kenya, it's turning tough conversations into something men actually want to participate in.
A Gisborne sheep farmer has won her third international photography award for capturing the beauty of New Zealand's working farm dogs. Rebecca Williams beat 4,000 global entries with her documentary-style images of sheepdogs in action.
A Canadian company just passed the solar industry's toughest fire safety test, proving its giant battery system can contain even extreme blazes. This breakthrough could make renewable energy storage safer and more trustworthy for businesses across North America.
The East African Community and Germany are training 20,000 young people in artificial intelligence while offering $50,000 in prizes for solutions to regional challenges. The program includes a dedicated track for using AI to detect and respond to disease outbreaks like Ebola.
Three in four Black entrepreneurs say creating career paths for people from similar backgrounds is very important to their business success. That's nearly double the rate of white business owners, according to a new nationwide survey.
After 12 years of near misses, Irish middle-distance runner Mark English finally claimed his first European Championships gold medal in the 800m. The 33-year-old doctor made his winning move in the final 50 meters, becoming Ireland's first male European Athletics champion.
Four swimmers just shattered a world record, and for two veteran athletes on the relay, it was their first time experiencing that magical moment. Van Mathias, who came out of retirement for this chance, says at his age he still feels like the rookie on Team USA.
An emergency room doctor in Cleveland just shattered a world record by running a mile in 4 minutes and 17 seconds while pushing his baby daughter in a stroller. The feat beat the previous record by nearly 10 seconds and gave his daughter Blake an unforgettable first race experience.