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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit just busted a corruption ring inside the Department of Home Affairs that was fraudulently issuing documents to illegal immigrants. The breakthrough shows the government's anti-corruption strategy is delivering real results.
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University just became the first African institution to join a prestigious global network of international affairs schools. The milestone opens doors for African perspectives in shaping solutions to worldwide challenges.
A small California town's agriculture program just cracked the state's top 20, beating out hundreds of schools and claiming second place for the number of students earning advanced leadership degrees. It's proof that hands-on learning and community support can create extraordinary opportunities for young people.
Researchers have developed groundbreaking monitoring methods to safeguard Canada's Peace-Athabasca Delta, a wetland the size of Delaware that's home to Indigenous communities and remarkable biodiversity. Their seven-year study offers hope that this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be protected for generations.
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ghana Post are bringing passports directly to citizens' doorsteps, eliminating costly trips and endless queues. Over 120,000 families have already saved time and money through this groundbreaking partnership.
People who switched to cannabis beverages reduced their weekly alcohol consumption by more than half, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The familiar social experience of holding a canned drink may make cannabis beverages an easier substitute for heavy drinkers looking to cut back.
A beloved principal thought her students just dressed up for a special day. Instead, 425 staff and students had secretly planned her entire wedding on campus.
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South Africa's government is seeing its most significant generational shift since 1994, with leaders in their 30s and 40s bringing fresh energy to long-troubled departments. From fixing Home Affairs to achieving record education results, these young ministers are delivering real progress.
Team USA's Olympic hockey roster just became the ultimate family affair, featuring Matthew Tkachuk alongside all three Hughes brothers. The sibling-packed lineup brings both grit and finesse to the ice in a heartwarming display of athletic excellence.
In eastern Turkey, farmers walk their water buffaloes through snow to a natural 40°C thermal spring for a soak that heals wounds and keeps them healthy. The ten-day ritual has turned a volcanic valley into an unlikely animal spa.
Four women in Oman just received advanced robotic surgery without leaving their country, thanks to a historic medical breakthrough. Aster Royal Al Raffah Hospital became the first private healthcare facility in Oman to perform robotic-assisted procedures, bringing world-class treatment home.
After losing her child, Catherine Szabad felt an isolating silence that changed everything. Now her Buffalo nonprofit brings free Valentine's Day flowers to widows and widowers who need to know someone remembers.
Ridgedale High School senior Johnathan Slaughterbeck earned Scholar Student of the Week honors and a $500 scholarship from Ohio State University at Marion. The award recognizes his stellar academics, leadership in FFA, and four years of dedication to football and basketball.
Two new solar projects are bringing clean electricity to communities that never had reliable power before. From a buffalo management site on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to a school serving 2,500 people in rural Kenya, solar energy is replacing diesel generators and lighting up lives.
Tiffany Knight discovered cancer at eight months pregnant, completed eight rounds of chemo, and rang the bell cancer-free the day before Thanksgiving. Her Texas community is now rallying with a benefit to support her through radiation and recovery.
Erie County just launched a $12.5 million program that will help 600 Buffalo families escape poverty through job training, cash incentives, and financial coaching. Families can earn up to $16,000 while building skills for lasting economic stability.
New Zealand's beloved chocolate treat is making one final impact by helping teach thousands of kids to swim safely. Every donation of $140 sponsors two children and scores you a piece of Kiwi candy history.
South Korean travelers are flocking to Shanghai in record numbers, with bookings surging 260% after China introduced visa-free travel. The affordable, cosmopolitan city is becoming a favorite alternative to pricier Japanese destinations.
Michigan students who've dedicated themselves to 4-H and FFA programs now have multiple chances to fund their agricultural education dreams. The deadline is fast approaching for scholarships that have already awarded nearly $91,000 to local young people.
Agatha Burgess cooked from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., five days a week, feeding anyone who walked through her door in Buffalo, South Carolina. A resurfaced 1983 clip shows her legendary generosity, and people can't stop sharing her wisdom.
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