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After eight nominations without a win, Glenn Close will finally receive an Academy Award alongside legendary director Ridley Scott and Disney's first Black animator Floyd Norman. The Governors Awards ceremony in November will honor their extraordinary contributions to cinema.
The UCLA Bruins captured their first NCAA women's basketball championship since 1978, defeating South Carolina 79-51 behind a complete team effort from six seniors. Coach Cori Close earned her first title after 15 years of patient, deliberate team building.
The Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Roman amphitheater traded pomp for pure joy, ending with a surprise DJ set that got thousands dancing. Athletes swapped formal wear for comfy sweats and later grabbed McDonald's together.
Two Christian County elementary schools earned national recognition for closing academic gaps and supporting every student's success. Their secret? Teacher collaboration, targeted instruction, and unshakeable belief in every child.
A California school district tackled falling math scores by uniting teachers around shared grading systems and weekly check-ins. The achievement gap between sixth and seventh grade is now closing.
People with strong friendships live longer and healthier lives than those without close connections. New research shows having around eight close friends reduces depression risk by 17% and death risk by 24%.
When someone told a young woman she was "too close" to her family's disease to become a researcher, Jill Briceño had the perfect response. Her answer, inspired by mastering Cuban cooking, could change how we think about rare disease research.
A Unity Walk in Lynchburg, Virginia will bring the community together on February 21, closing several downtown streets for five hours. The event focuses on education, empowerment, and bringing neighbors together.
England's government is cracking down on water companies that dodged laws meant to ban bonuses for executives who oversaw sewage dumping and service failures. New measures will close the loopholes that let bosses collect millions despite the ban.
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses voluntarily closed their doors Friday as thousands braved subzero temperatures to demonstrate solidarity with immigrant communities. The peaceful economic strike showed how communities can unite for shared values even in harsh conditions.
The UN courts that prosecuted war crimes from Yugoslavia and Rwanda officially closed this week, marking the end of a historic chapter in international justice. Over three decades, these tribunals convicted 155 people and paved the way for today's International Criminal Court.
When a Utah couple adopted a baby through a closed adoption, they made a life-changing decision a week later. They invited the birth mother to become part of their family, creating a beautiful bond that has lasted decades.
Tamil Nadu is permanently shutting down over 700 government liquor stores located too close to schools, places of worship, and bus stations. The move addresses safety concerns from commuters, especially women and seniors who felt uncomfortable near these outlets.
A 19-year-old's taco restaurant went from days away from closing to selling out daily after one honest video brought customers from four states to his door. Alexander Quinones turned his life savings and graduation money into Detroit Loves Tacos 2, proving that vulnerability and hard work can spark something extraordinary.
After 11 years and 10 million visitors, Lisbon's Oceanarium is gracefully closing its iconic "Forests Underwater" exhibition, honoring the Japanese artist's vision that nothing should last forever. The world's largest nature aquarium required 11,000 hours of underwater maintenance to preserve its beauty.
California lawmakers unveiled a bold new legislative package designed to close educational achievement gaps by holding the state accountable for supporting schools. A small-district superintendent helped show why current systems leave many schools struggling.
Four major flyovers in Coimbatore, India will close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to prevent deadly speeding accidents. The safety measure targets dangerous late-night driving while keeping alternative routes open for travelers. ##
After 11 years and more than 65,000 truck journeys, the UN is closing its emergency aid route into Syria because regular trade routes have reopened. The milestone marks a hopeful shift from crisis to stability in the war-torn region.
Idaho is protecting 2,400 deer and 650 elk by closing popular hiking trails this winter, giving wildlife space to heal after a massive wildfire destroyed their habitat. The temporary closure shows how communities can balance outdoor recreation with conservation when it matters most.
For the first time since 1972, human eyes will observe the moon up close when four astronauts fly past it next week. NASA turned what could have been just a test flight into a science mission that proves human observation still beats our best cameras.
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