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Researchers in Israel discovered that two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds could treat fatty liver disease, which affects one in three adults worldwide and currently has no approved medication. The breakthrough could lead to the first drug treatment for a condition impacting millions.
North Carolina's clean energy sector has added thousands of jobs since the pandemic, with manufacturing now overtaking traditional renewable energy roles. The state's ability to power large factories is attracting major investment and creating opportunity.
Over 628,000 people found employment in India's Andhra Pradesh state in less than two years, marking a major economic turnaround. The state is attracting billions in investment and aiming to create 2 million jobs total.
A rover company and a mining startup are teaming up to harvest a rare element from the lunar surface, with testing starting this year. As SpaceX and NASA ramp up Moon missions, the dream of extracting valuable resources from space is becoming real.
After 20 years in Japanese entertainment, Zainichi Korean actress Hyunri just landed her first Korean drama role on Netflix's "Is this love translatable?" Her journey from street casting offers to law school and back to acting shows how patience and persistence pay off.
Carnegie Mellon University just opened a massive 150,000-square-foot Robotics Innovation Center that's already attracting million-dollar investments and creating jobs in Pittsburgh. The facility brings together university researchers, tech companies, and government support to solve real-world problems with cutting-edge robotics and AI.
Bash Luks is transforming Uganda's entertainment scene by blending music, acting, and HIV advocacy to reach young people where they are. His work with youth health organizations is helping reshape how a generation talks about prevention and testing.
Dubai is launching the UAE's first Green Innovation District, a groundbreaking hub where clean energy startups and circular economy businesses can grow while helping the nation hit its climate goals. The district will offer everything from office space to urban farms, creating jobs and attracting eco-conscious companies from around the world.
At 60, "The Jeffersons" star Marla Gibbs survived a brain aneurysm and stroke that doctors said most people don't make it through. Now at 94, she's sharing how she fought her way back to acting and never gave up on her dreams.
Tech giant Microsoft has officially matched its entire global electricity consumption with renewable energy, contracting 40 gigawatts of clean power across 26 countries since 2020. The milestone marks a major win in the race to decarbonize one of the world's most energy-hungry industries.
Ghana just turned a bold campaign promise into law, creating a new authority to help businesses operate around the clock and create more jobs. The move aims to transform the country's economy by attracting investment and keeping production humming day and night.
A journalist addicted to social media tried Brick, a device that blocks distracting apps, and finally broke her scrolling habit. After years of failed attempts, this simple tool gave her back her attention span and time. ##
A groundbreaking trial in London shows that DMT, the shortest-acting psychedelic drug, helped nearly half of depression patients feel better within just one week. The fast-acting treatment could transform care by letting patients go home hours after treatment instead of days.
A single dose of DMT, a natural compound in ayahuasca, rapidly reduced depression symptoms in a clinical trial and kept working for weeks. Scientists say the fast-acting treatment could help millions for whom current medications don't work.
After losing his father and becoming his family's sole provider at 19, Amit Kumar spent six years working exhausting hours while teaching himself acting through YouTube. Now he's won a national competition and earned admission to drama school, but needs help covering the $1,100 tuition.
Global investment in clean energy reached an all-time high of $2.3 trillion in 2025, marking the second straight year it outpaced fossil fuel spending. The gap between clean and fossil investments widened to $102 billion as electric vehicles, solar, and wind power continue attracting unprecedented funding.
Danica McKellar avoided the typical child star downfall by focusing on education and mathematics alongside her acting career. Her secret? Balancing Hollywood with something completely opposite: getting a math degree and writing educational books.
A rare disease nonprofit co-founded by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder is revolutionizing medical research by acting like a venture capital firm, turning every dollar into multiple cures. Their innovative funding model has already contributed to three FDA-approved treatments for a devastating skin disease that once had no hope.
France's Foreign Ministry launched an official account that uses sarcasm and memes to combat disinformation, attracting 180,000 followers in just five months. The creative approach generates 15 million impressions weekly while defending truth with the same viral tactics used by trolls.
Presidential support is transforming a historic Nigerian fishing festival into an economic powerhouse. The Argungu International Fishing Festival is attracting global investors and boosting tourism across West Africa.
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