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A new indie game lets players experience the joy of a carefree summer through the eyes of a 16-year-old rollerblader in a heartwarming small-town adventure. Created by a Black-led Toronto studio, RollerGirl brings representation and nostalgia together in a story inspired by the developer's own childhood.
A simple hallway video from 2006 is reminding Millennials of their pre-smartphone teen years. The clip sparked thousands of comments celebrating simpler times and questionable fashion choices.
Australia's video game industry almost died in the 2000s when major studios closed. Now indie developers are creating global hits worth $608 million.
Japan's organized crime groups have shrunk to just 17,600 members, down from over 80,000 in the late 2000s. Tougher laws and an aging criminal population are helping Japan win its fight against the yakuza.
In the mid-2000s, Swedish entrepreneur Daniel Ek solved music piracy by creating something faster and easier than illegal downloads. Spotify didn't just compete with free music—it made legal streaming more convenient than stealing. #
A Southern California punk band made up of kids 13 and under is getting millions of views for bringing old-school rock energy to their generation. No Surrender plays 2000s pop punk covers while kids mosh without phones in sight.
Rev. Jonathan Asiedu-Otibu, beloved Joy FM radio pastor from Ghana's early 2000s, just earned his doctorate from a top Massachusetts seminary. His groundbreaking research is reshaping how we understand immigrant faith leaders in the modern world.
French-Algerian singer Faudel, once crowned the "little prince of Raï," is making his long-awaited return to the Paris music scene with a nostalgic 2000s tour. The beloved artist is also spotlighting an exhibition about art as healing at the Arab World Institute.
Australian singer Katy Steele is stripping down her biggest hits from the 2000s band Little Birdy, revealing how her voice and perspective have transformed since her teenage stardom. Her new EP "Undressed" pairs reimagined classics with intimate covers of legendary tracks.
The beloved kids' game Club Penguin lives on four years after Disney shut it down, thanks to volunteer coders who've built a thriving community. Club Penguin Legacy now serves roughly one million users who want to relive the magic of the 2000s virtual world.
Scientists discovered that solar panels have tripled their power output per pound since the early 2000s, transforming bulky rooftop fixtures into sleek powerhouses ready for everything from space missions to portable chargers. This breakthrough opens doors to solar energy in places we never thought possible.
Italy's Jannik Sinner just became the first male tennis player born in the 2000s to rack up 350 career wins, reaching the Madrid Open final with his 22nd straight victory. At just 24 years old, he's already achieving milestones that put him in the same conversation as legends like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
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A debut film from South Africa is filling a massive gap in cinema by showing queer Black girlhood as fun, tender, and joyful instead of traumatic. Black Burns Fast brings the playful spirit of 2000s rom-coms to a boarding school love story that finally gives young audiences the representation they deserve.
Every woman from a small 2000s breast cancer vaccine trial is alive today, decades past typical survival odds. Scientists now know why their immune systems stayed cancer-ready for 20 years.
Pink flamingos are flocking to Venice's lagoon in record numbers thanks to an ambitious wetland restoration project. What started as rare sightings in the early 2000s has grown to nearly 24,000 birds making the historic Italian waters their winter home.
A New Zealand performer is earning standing ovations at Auckland's Civic Theatre for her powerhouse role in &Juliet, a pop-fueled reimagining of Shakespeare's classic that asks: what if Juliet chose herself instead? The show combines iconic hits from the '90s and 2000s with dazzling choreography and pure joy.
Grammy winner Ciara is lending her 2000s anthem "1, 2, Step" to promote a new HIV prevention option that requires just two shots per year. She's on a mission to make health conversations cool again, especially for Black and Latino communities hardest hit by HIV.
North Atlantic pilot whales have 60% less toxic PFAS in their bodies than a decade ago, proving chemical regulations actually work. The decade-long cleanup shows the ocean can heal when we act.
For the first time since the 1840s, giant tortoises are walking on Floreana Island in the Galápagos. Scientists brought back a species thought lost forever by finding their descendants living 100 miles away.
New research shows closing the worst schools and opening better ones boosted student success more than just giving families more choice. The findings offer a roadmap for districts nationwide struggling to improve outcomes.
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