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Brazil has begun purchasing land to repay Indigenous communities whose homes were flooded by a massive dam project 50 years ago. The government just bought the first 107 hectares of 3,000 promised to the Ava-Guarani people.
An 8-year-old girl's joyful spirit lives on through a permanent scholarship helping students become early childhood educators. The Ava Grace Memorial Scholarship will support Three Rivers College students forever.
A Missouri family turned their grief into lasting hope by establishing a scholarship in memory of their 8-year-old daughter. The Ava Grace Memorial Scholarship will support future early childhood teachers starting this fall.
A microchipped dog named Ava found her way back to her Vancouver family after four years missing, thanks to shelter volunteers who went the extra mile. Her homecoming proves that hope and persistence can bring families back together.
A Bay Area energy company just hit a milestone that's getting thousands of people out of cars and onto electric bikes. Ava Community Energy has now distributed over 15,000 e-bike rebates, and riders have already pedaled more than a million miles.
Ava Gorg, a standout student-athlete from Hughesville High School, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Paternostro Cancer Foundation to pursue molecular engineering at the University of Chicago. The foundation has now awarded over $15,000 to local students since 2013.
A social entrepreneur in Assam is teaching forest-fringe communities traditional weaving and silk-making, creating steady incomes for 385 women while protecting forests. In just four years, AVA Creations grew from zero to Rs 1.5 crore in revenue.
High schooler Ava Smid turned a four-point deficit into a championship berth with six points in 14 seconds through grit and hustle. Her performance sealed one of the most dramatic finishes in Iowa high school basketball history.
Students in Ava, Missouri can now compete for up to $35,000 in scholarships through five different writing and art contests. The local VFW Post is accepting entries from kindergarten through 12th grade, with winners advancing to state and national competitions.
The Wisconsin Badgers captured their second consecutive national championship and ninth overall title, defeating Ohio State 3-2 in a nail-biting finish. Goaltender Ava McNaughton stopped 34 shots to earn Most Outstanding Player honors.
Four local high school seniors earned scholarships from their community electric cooperative, with awards totaling $7,500 to support their college dreams. Suffolk Christian Academy's Ava Joyner is headed to UVA to study biology on her path to becoming a dermatologist.
Harvard senior Ava Ference just helped Team Canada win the 2026 FISU World Championship Rugby Sevens in South Africa, defeating France 20-0 in the final. The British Columbia native balanced international glory with college athletics, heading straight back to help Harvard win their season opener.
A Dallas teacher jokingly told her student heading to London to "find Duran Duran." The fourth-grader knocked on Simon LeBon's door and actually met him.
A young girl's quick thinking and surf club training prevented a holiday tragedy when she rescued a preschooler heading into deep water. Her story highlights why water safety skills matter for every Kiwi kid.
A young girl in Newmarket, Ontario turned her first lemonade stand into a tribute to a beloved restaurant owner who spent years feeding families in need. All proceeds went to continue his mission of giving free meals to anyone who needs them.
A Newmarket girl turned her lemonade stand dream into a tribute for a beloved restaurant owner who spent his life feeding families in need. All proceeds went to continue Sam Saberi's legacy of free meals at Tina's Grill.
A Newmarket girl turned her first lemonade stand into a tribute to Sam Saberi, the beloved Aurora restaurant owner who spent years feeding families in need. All proceeds go to continuing his mission at Tina's Grill.
HBO Max's beloved comedy "Hacks" wrapped its five-season journey with a finale that stayed true to creators' original vision from day one. The show about two comedians finding artistic partnership became television's best love letter to creative passion.
When Monchu disappeared into raging floodwaters during a casual walk, his owner and an entire North Carolina community refused to give up. After a dramatic rescue attempt and an overnight search involving firefighters, social media, and dozens of volunteers, the beloved dog was found safe. #
The beloved sitcom Hacks, which turned a toxic workplace comedy into an unexpected love story about dignity and growth, wraps up its final season with more laughs and sunshine than ever. After winning 12 Emmys and earning a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, creators say they've known the uplifting ending since day one.
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