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Artificial intelligence is saving millions of dollars and weeks of time in cancer drug trials, according to groundbreaking research from Tufts University. The technology could help more lifesaving treatments reach patients faster.
University of Wisconsin researchers have solved a major problem holding back a promising cancer therapy, making it easier to produce consistently. The breakthrough has already launched a startup and could bring more treatment options to patients faster.
A South Korean company just launched a major solar panel factory that will power hundreds of megawatts of clean energy projects while creating jobs in a region being transformed into a renewable energy hub. The facility marks a big step forward for Korea's homegrown solar manufacturing.
A Rochester diner has spent three generations perfecting a beloved local dish that looks messy but tastes amazing. The "garbage plate" combines fries, meat, and toppings into one glorious pile of comfort food.
Great Falls High is bringing together champions from 16 state titles spanning more than a century. Former players and coaches will gather to celebrate the school's football legacy before the 2026 season opener.
Nearly 700 people, led by Catholic sisters from four different orders, gathered outside an Ohio ICE office to support Haitian immigrants reporting under ended TPS. The nuns are showing their community that faith means standing up for neighbors, regardless of immigration status.
When a pianist canceled last-minute on The Tonight Show in 1985, Johnny Carson pulled a T-shirt-wearing audience member on stage. What happened next launched an unforgettable career.
A kindergartner named Stone brought everyone to tears when he performed the Coco song "Remember Me" for his teacher Mrs. Kinnard, who retired after 40 years of teaching. His heartfelt tribute captured what countless students feel but can rarely express so beautifully.
A rescue duck named Louie became an unlikely healer for Barley, a golden retriever struggling with debilitating medication side effects. Their instant friendship brought back the spark that epilepsy drugs had stolen.
Lebanon just passed a historic amnesty law that will reduce sentences and release people held without trial for over a decade. The move aims to ease severe prison overcrowding and marks a turning point for criminal justice reform in the Middle East.
Rescue teams pulled a woman alive from a collapsed hotel in Colombia after she spent 36 hours trapped under debris from a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Her survival offers a glimmer of hope as search efforts continue across the coffee-growing region hit hardest by Monday's disaster.
Traditional toy makers, goldsmiths, and weavers in India just got the tools to take their centuries-old crafts global. A government training program is helping 110 artisans master everything from AI to international exports.
Egypt's Hayah Karima initiative has completed infrastructure projects in over 1,450 villages, improving daily life for 20 million people. The massive development effort increased sewage coverage from 26% to 77% while building hospitals, schools, and bringing modern services to rural communities.
Rwanda just launched an ambitious five-year plan to eliminate leprosy and river blindness, bringing hope to 13 million people at risk of neglected tropical diseases. The $7 million strategy has already cut intestinal worms by more than half since 2014.
The Community Development Institute just hit 40 years of building stronger communities across America, starting from humble beginnings in Conway, Arkansas. Energy company Entergy has helped train over 30 leaders through the program, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Romania just crushed its national tree-planting targets, turning over 20,000 hectares into new forests and creating hope for cleaner air and climate resilience. The country exceeded every single goal it set for itself.
A South African scientist discovered a naturally occurring fungus killing African armyworms in farmers' fields, offering hope against a pest that destroyed 40% of Zambia's maize in one outbreak. The breakthrough could finally protect millions of farmers who lose crops and livestock to these devastating caterpillars.
Scientists worldwide are organizing a historic International Space Ethics Congress for 2027-2028 to establish fair rules before humans reach Mars. The goal is ensuring space exploration benefits all of humanity, not just one nation.