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When a seven-year drought emptied the Australian town of Bourke, most families fled for work elsewhere. Jenny Greentree stayed, opened an art gallery in 2006, and built a thriving business capturing the beauty of the landscape that tested her community.
💡 SolutionsIndigenous farmers in the Philippines have used mountain terraces for 400 years to survive droughts and floods. Their time-tested methods are proving essential as climate pressures intensify worldwide.
🌍 Planet WinsThe Carlsbad desalination plant transforms 50 million gallons of seawater into fresh drinking water every day, providing drought-resistant water to San Diego County. This climate solution offers hope as water scarcity challenges grow across the American West.
🏆 SportsAfter never winning an Olympic medal in biathlon, the US just added a game-changing athlete who could end that drought next month. Campbell Wright, a dual citizen from New Zealand, brings world championship silver medals and elite skills to Team USA's roster.
🏆 SportsAfter three years without a victory, Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries reclaimed the top of the podium at the final monobob World Cup race in Germany. The comeback win caps an exciting season that saw Australia's Bree Walker claim her first overall World Cup title.
🌍 Planet WinsFor the first time in 25 years, California has been declared completely drought-free, marking a remarkable turnaround for a state that has battled water scarcity for decades. Three consecutive wet winters and unusually even rainfall distribution across all 58 counties have brought hope to the Golden State.
🏆 SportsFormer trapeze artist Tabby Stoecker just became the first British woman in a decade to win an overall skeleton World Cup medal, securing bronze in Germany. The 25-year-old's achievement breaks a 10-year drought and positions her perfectly heading into next month's Winter Olympics.
💡 SolutionsSomalia's disaster management agency and UN officials are joining forces to tackle the country's severe drought with a coordinated 2026 humanitarian plan. Despite funding challenges, the partnership shows how international cooperation can protect vulnerable communities during climate emergencies.
🚀 InnovationA satellite company just secured $60 million to expand a constellation that helps farmers, governments, and communities manage water resources before drought strikes. Their thermal imaging technology is becoming essential infrastructure for a water-stressed world.
Kenya's government has allocated 6 billion shillings to combat the ongoing drought affecting over 20 counties, with an additional 2 billion shillings committed each month. The comprehensive response includes stockpiling food, hay, vaccines, and water to protect both people and livestock in affected regions.
🏆 SportsThe Chicago Bears pulled off a stunning comeback against their oldest rivals, scoring 25 points in the fourth quarter to win their first playoff game since 2010. Down by 18 points, young quarterback Caleb Williams earned his "Iceman" nickname by leading three straight touchdown drives when it mattered most.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw a touchdown with 1:43 left to complete an 18-point comeback, giving the Chicago Bears their first playoff victory in 15 years. The 31-27 win over Green Bay marked the team's seventh fourth-quarter comeback this season.
🏆 SportsThe Chicago Bears pulled off a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, erasing an 18-point deficit to beat their rivals 31-27 and end a 15-year playoff win drought. Rookie Caleb Williams threw the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left in a game that had Chicago fans believing in magic again.