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Greek officials have revealed the fully restored interior of a massive ancient tomb possibly built for someone close to Alexander the Great. The 2,400-year-old monument in Amphipolis features stunning marble passageways and sculptures that showcase the grandeur of ancient Macedonia.
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a massive ancient city founded by Alexander the Great in 324 B.C. that vanished for centuries. Using drones and advanced scanning technology, researchers mapped an entire 2.5-square-mile metropolis hidden beneath the Iraqi desert.
When 2-year-old Novalee stopped breathing after a seizure, her 87-year-old great-great-grandmother didn't hesitate. Wilma Whitmore's decades as an emergency room nurse kicked in just when her family needed her most.
Volunteers across Southwest Michigan will gather at Lake Michigan beaches this month to mark 35 years of removing plastic pollution from Great Lakes shorelines. The Alliance for the Great Lakes is making it easy for anyone to join the effort or even lead their own cleanup event.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lit up the court with 42 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Phoenix Suns 121-109, moving within one game of the Western Conference semifinals. The reigning NBA champions are chasing history as they aim to become the first back-to-back title winners since the Golden State Warriors.
Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just set a record no point guard has ever achieved, racking up his fifth game this season with 30+ points and zero turnovers. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star continues his historic season after helping lead the Thunder to their first championship in 2025.
The Great Lakes have enough wind potential to generate three times what surrounding states currently use. Despite strong winds and state control over lakebeds, zero turbines exist there today.
Scientists are asking everyday people to help measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes, turning winter enthusiasts into citizen scientists who are improving climate research. Middle schoolers, ice fishers, and boat captains are already joining in.
The FDA has accepted a groundbreaking treatment for Alexander disease for priority review, offering hope to families battling a rare neurological condition that has no approved therapies. If approved by September, zilganersen would become the first medicine ever available for this devastating illness.
A Great Dane from New England just earned the Guinness World Record for tallest living female dog. Her big personality matches her record-breaking height.
River otters have returned to the Great Lakes basin after nearly vanishing in the 1980s, thanks to cleanup efforts and wildlife reintroductions. Their comeback shows what's possible when communities invest in healing damaged waterways.
A gentle giant from North Stonington just became the world's tallest living female dog. Minnie the Great Dane stands over three feet tall and loves nothing more than naps and horse shows.
After winning his second straight MVP award, Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave every teammate a $32,000 luxury watch plus custom gift packages. The generous gesture shows how the reigning champions are building more than just a winning team.
National Geographic filmed Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor Joseph Fiennes sleeping inside the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The cousins explored Egypt's Eastern Desert and spent an unforgettable night inside the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid.
Illinois just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect its waterways from tiny plastic pellets that poison wildlife and contaminate drinking water. The new law makes the state the first in the Great Lakes region to hold plastic manufacturers accountable for spills of these toxic microplastics.
Great Lakes fisheries currently waste 60% of each fish catch, but a new initiative inspired by Iceland's innovative approach could transform the entire industry. From medical bandages to sustainable furniture, the future of fishing means zero waste and more jobs.
A juvenile great white shark caught off Spain's coast in 2023 has scientists rethinking everything we thought we knew about these ocean giants. Turns out, they may have been quietly thriving in Mediterranean waters all along.
The Michigan Supreme Court just handed environmental groups and tribal nations a major victory in their fight to protect the Great Lakes. The ruling requires state regulators to consider the full environmental impact of a controversial oil pipeline project before giving it the green light.
Visually impaired skier Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth claimed Great Britain's first medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with a stunning comeback in the alpine combined. After sitting in fourth place, they posted the fastest slalom run to surge onto the podium.
Great Bay Community College just celebrated a major milestone with 288 students earning degrees and certificates at its 80th commencement ceremony. Nearly 200 graduates walked across the stage in Portsmouth, surrounded by cheering families who watched their loved ones achieve dreams that often took years of hard work to realize.
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