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A woman cleaning her grandmother's house discovered her father's Depression-era comic collection, including the first Batman comic. The treasures he bought as a teenage paperboy for pocket change sold at auction for over $1.3 million.
Italy is doubling down on solar power with plans to allocate 10 gigawatts of new solar capacity over the next two years. The country's recent auctions show renewable energy costs dropping while demand soars.
South Korea is replacing its 13-year-old renewable energy system with government-led auctions designed to build more solar and wind farms faster. The change aims to move the country closer to its goal of 100 GW of clean energy by 2030.
A Michigan town came together to support Lydia's Gate, a shelter providing safety for women and children in crisis. The spring fundraiser brought the community together through games, music, and auctions to keep their doors open.
A Florida fishing club just wrapped one of their most successful fundraisers ever, bringing the community together for conservation. The March event combined fly fishing films with auctions to support local education and environmental efforts.
A company that moved New Zealand's flower industry from traditional auction halls to digital platforms just won a major innovation prize. United Flower Growers now connects 500 growers with 700 buyers through online auctions starting at 5am.
When a beloved county volunteer battling breast cancer faced mounting medical bills, her community transformed an annual tractor pull into "Pulling Together for Gail," a full-day fundraiser celebrating her decades of service. The event raised funds through barbecue plates, auctions, mutton bustin', and bull riding. ---
A small-town pub's 10,000th Guinness pint sold for $1,000 on St. Patrick's Day, with all proceeds going to a charity supporting fallen heroes' families. The perfectly timed milestone turned into a spirited bidding war that brought an entire community together.
France just became the first country to require cybersecurity protections in solar energy projects, setting new standards that could reshape clean energy security worldwide. The move comes as solar farms face growing digital threats.
Stephen Colbert is turning the end of "The Late Show" into something beautiful: over $1 million raised for World Central Kitchen through T-shirts and prop auctions. In just two weeks, fans bought more than 33,000 commemorative shirts to support the hunger relief charity founded by chef José Andrés.
Brazil just completed two massive energy auctions that secured nearly 19.5 gigawatts of power capacity, enough to light up millions of homes. The historic contracting strengthens the nation's energy security while paving the way for more reliable electricity delivery across the country.
European solar auctions and corporate agreements added 92 gigawatts of clean energy between 2022 and 2025, enough to power 10% of EU households. Despite a slight dip in 2025, the renewable energy boom shows how policy and private investment are reshaping Europe's power grid.
The Philippines is launching a massive $433 billion green energy initiative that could slash some of Southeast Asia's highest electricity bills while creating thousands of jobs. Through competitive auctions and public-private partnerships, the nation aims to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030.
A cancer survivor is turning her healing into hope for others by auctioning her artwork at a gala benefiting pediatric cancer patients. The Art with a Heart event pairs young patients with local artists to create pieces that fund treatment and support programs.
The Bengaluru Development Authority just transformed confusing property auction listings into a clear, mobile-friendly platform that anyone can navigate. They did it by listening to a local citizens' group who wanted to make government services actually work for people.
Brazil is moving forward with major energy auctions that could bring over 125 gigawatts of new power projects online. The country's electricity regulator just approved the rules for two auctions happening in March 2026, marking a significant step toward energy independence.
Bruno Peek, who served as Queen Elizabeth II's pageant master for 40 years, is auctioning six historic royal ceremonial items to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The collection includes torches and artifacts from milestone celebrations expected to fetch up to £180,000 total.
A baggy green cap worn by cricket icon Sir Donald Bradman just sold for $460,000, breaking auction records after being treasured by an Indian family for 75 years. The precious piece of sporting history will now be displayed in an Australian museum for everyone to enjoy.
A single car auction just sold $441 million worth of vehicles in 13 days, shattering every previous record and proving classic cars are becoming serious investments. The event drew 140,000 people and tripled the price record for iconic Ferrari models.