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A new three-year partnership between UNICEF and Japan's aid agency will help transform education for nearly 4.5 million children in Madagascar, where only 23% of kids can read at grade level. The collaboration focuses on teacher training, keeping kids in school, and rebuilding classrooms destroyed by natural disasters.
American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins just became the athlete with the most World Cup starts in the sport's history while racing in Sweden. The 34-year-old placed second by just .01 seconds in a dramatic finish, earning her 89th career podium.
We're finding new species faster than ever before—over 16,000 annually, the highest rate in 270 years of modern science. This explosion in discoveries might be our best shot at protecting life on Earth before it disappears.
A painting dismissed as a forgery in 1960 has been confirmed as an authentic Rembrandt masterpiece after two years of cutting-edge analysis. The anonymous owner had no idea what he had when he first contacted Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum.
Conservationists are building artificial nests for endangered Carnaby's black cockatoos after January bushfires destroyed their breeding grounds in Western Australia. The team is racing against time to restore habitat before the birds return to nest in July.
A Nigerian organization supporting women in artisanal mining just received funding from Australia to improve safety, training, and working conditions. The program will bring clean water access and safer mining practices to communities where women dig for minerals by hand.
Thousands of students in Nigeria's Igbo-Eze South just got their exam fees covered through a partnership between local government and two foundations. The initiative ensures no student misses college entrance or graduation exams because of money.
Colombian golfer Nico Echavarria promised his wife they'd get a dog after his third PGA Tour win. Now, after a stunning comeback at the Cognizant Classic, that Bernedoodle is officially happening.
Ghana's Interior Ministry has paid all outstanding rent allowances to thousands of security personnel and introduced a new automated system to prevent future delays. Starting March 2026, officers will receive rent payments directly with their monthly salaries.
Uche Divine is building his retirement dream at 26 by angel investing in Nigerian tech startups from Manchester. He's part of a growing wave of diaspora investors filling critical early funding gaps back home.
Students pursuing careers in automotive marketing, PR, or journalism can now apply for a new $2,500 scholarship from the Automotive Communications Council. The deadline is March 31, and it's part of a larger effort awarding over $900,000 to future auto industry professionals this year.
A University of Central Florida scientist just received nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to develop a treatment for diabetic neuropathy that doesn't rely on addictive painkillers. His fresh approach targets the root cause instead of just masking symptoms.
Scientists discovered a nearly complete fossil of a tiny bird-like dinosaur in Argentina that finally explains how a mysterious group of prehistoric animals evolved. The breakthrough ends decades of confusion and opens new chapters in understanding how dinosaurs spread across ancient Earth.
New Zealand's CODE National Funding Programme is giving experienced game developers up to $250,000 to launch their first commercial games. The StartUp Fund supports creators working on everything from VR adventures to mobile games, helping transform innovative ideas into global products.
The great-great-grandchildren of the men behind America's most infamous segregation case met in 2003 and became friends. Their partnership shows how we can move forward from painful history together.
Bronze medalist Jasmine Jones walked into a surprise party in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to cheers of "USA, USA" after 15 years of chasing her Olympic dream. Her community helped send her mom to Italy to watch the historic moment.
A wireless retinal implant smaller than a grain of rice is restoring vision to people blinded by macular degeneration, with over 80% of trial participants now able to read letters and words after years in darkness. The breakthrough offers hope to 5 million people worldwide living with advanced AMD.
Scientists studying ancient rocks in Oman have discovered how Earth naturally locks away massive amounts of carbon dioxide for millions of years. The findings could reveal a hidden solution to understanding our planet's carbon cycle.
Countries across Africa and the Middle East are creating their own artificial intelligence technology instead of relying on Western companies. From Egypt's new national AI model to Morocco's network of AI centers, the region is taking control of its digital future.
Scientists created atom-thin carbon sheets that remember electrical patterns, potentially slashing the power artificial intelligence systems need. The breakthrough could help data centers use far less electricity as AI grows.
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