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Grammy winner Ciara is lending her 2000s anthem "1, 2, Step" to promote a new HIV prevention option that requires just two shots per year. She's on a mission to make health conversations cool again, especially for Black and Latino communities hardest hit by HIV.
NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and pop star wife Ciara pledged $2 million to help thousands of children in Baja California Sur access life-changing healthcare. The stunning gift to the Los Cabos Children's Foundation marks one of the largest celebrity donations in the region's history.
A coal mine worker from tiny Dysart, Australia, spends her days driving dump trucks and her evenings training on a converted tennis court her dad calls "the prison yard." Now she's a USA Elite Women's Champion inspiring a boxing boom in her remote Queensland town.
A second grader in Rhode Island jumped into action when he saw his classmate choking on an apple slice, performing the Heimlich maneuver he'd learned in kindergarten. The quick-thinking hero dislodged the food and saved his friend's life.
Irish musician CMAT is turning online body shaming into a powerful conversation about how women in entertainment are treated. Her honest response is earning support from fellow artists and fans worldwide.
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn was told he might not see 40 after being diagnosed with brain cancer at 22. Three years later, he just competed in the Commonwealth Games final in the best shape of his life.
Scientists at the University of Victoria discovered that a single injection of a protein called Reelin can repair leaky gut and produce antidepressant effects in early studies. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that heal both gut and brain health simultaneously.
Scientists at the University of Victoria discovered that a single injection of a protein called Reelin can repair leaky gut and produce antidepressant effects in early studies. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that heal both digestive and mental health through the gut-brain connection.
Mark English became the first Irish man to win a Diamond League track event, sprinting past four runners in the final 10 meters to claim victory in Shanghai. The 33-year-old's stunning finish earned him a meeting record and $20,000 prize.
A community initiative in North Dublin has spent a decade helping ordinary people turn business dreams into reality. StartUp Ballymun has now supported over 1,000 entrepreneurs through Ireland's most challenging economic shifts.
A second-year teacher is showing students how to use AI as a learning tool, not a shortcut. Her innovative approach just earned her a Presidential AI Challenge award.
Alabama's Anniston Heritage Festival returns June 27 with free music, food and fellowship celebrating Juneteenth, expecting up to 8,000 attendees. R&B star Ginuwine headlines a day honoring African American heritage and community unity.
A vital support service that has already helped over 275,000 survivors of sexual violence will continue operating around the clock thanks to major government funding. The investment will also expand access for deaf survivors and others with specialized needs.
When a first-time mom's blood pressure spiked the day before her wedding, forcing an early delivery, compassionate nurses at VCU Medical Center transformed her hospital room into a surprise chapel. The couple said "I do" hours before welcoming their daughter.
Scientists created a tool that helps satellites gather climate data without turning space into a debris field. It could protect astronauts and satellites as orbital traffic explodes toward 100,000 spacecraft by 2030.
A former crop-dusting airstrip in tropical Queensland now blooms with thousands of chemical-free flowers. Women across regional Australia are ditching corporate careers to build a thriving micro flower farm movement.