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Singer Florence Welch is partnering with Planned Parenthood on her current tour, offering fans access to reproductive health resources at concert venues. The collaboration stems from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications and emergency surgery.
A South Carolina regional airport is bringing back a railroad that's been silent since the 1970s, connecting cargo flights directly to major ports. The ambitious revival could transform Florence County into a logistics hub and attract businesses to the growing region.
A researcher hunting through old books in Florence just discovered Galileo's personal notes scribbled in the margins of a 1,400-year-old astronomy text. The find offers a rare glimpse into how the legendary scientist transformed from student to revolutionary thinker.
Brian "Head" Welch, founding guitarist of metal band Korn, is channeling his struggle with depression into Atlantic Behavioral Health, opening outpatient treatment centers across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The 55-year-old musician wants others to access the community-based care he wishes he'd had.
A historian in Florence discovered handwritten notes by Galileo Galilei hidden in a rare 16th-century astronomy textbook. The find reveals how the legendary scientist studied ancient theories before revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
From exploding medieval carts in Florence to Easter witches in Sweden, these global traditions reveal how 2.4 billion Christians celebrate spring with creativity and ancient customs that span thousands of years.
Team Ghana celebrated their breakthrough day at the African Seniors Athletics Championships with three podium finishes. Alex Amankwah, Florence Agyemang, and Esther Obenewaa brought home the country's first medals of the competition.
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
A UK woman discovered multiple rare pink grasshoppers thriving in her garden, a once-in-a-lifetime find that scientists say is made possible by her four cats keeping predatory birds away. The unusual insects carry a genetic mutation that makes them bright pink and easy targets in nature.
A single pancake fundraiser in Goshen, Indiana brought together volunteers from across the community to raise more than $67,000 for families facing hardship. The event hit 96% of its goal while serving up hope one breakfast at a time.
A banking group just tripled its education partnership across Africa, bringing fully funded UK graduate scholarships to Ethiopian students for the first time. The expansion means talented leaders from three African nations will study at top British universities this year.
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Two bear cubs at San Diego's Ramona Wildlife Center have moved to an outdoor habitat, marking a crucial step toward returning to the wild. Staff wore bear masks and crawled on hands and knees to prevent the cubs from bonding with humans.
A custom skateboard frame is giving people with disabilities on Australia's Gold Coast the adrenaline rush of skating. What started with one curious coach now changes lives every week.
After a week of trash talk, Auburn's Bruce Pearl offered to cover Miami-Ohio coach Travis Steele's $2,500 MAC fine with a donation to Steele's charity of choice. The generous gesture turned a sports rivalry into a moment of sportsmanship.
Google is bringing 2,300 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions to rural Montgomery County, Missouri, with a $15 billion data center investment. The company is also launching a $20 million fund to help local families lower their energy bills.
The iconic Vespa scooter turns 80 this month, marking eight decades since a revolutionary design transformed post-war Italy and became a global symbol of freedom. From Roman Holiday to modern streets, this buzzing two-wheeler continues to represent effortless style and democratic mobility.
Ashwini Nachappa dominated sprint racing in the 1980s and 90s, defeating champions like PT Usha and representing India at three international games. Now she's building pathways for the next generation of athletes, especially from rural India. #
A Tennessee program has provided 77,000 free rides to seniors and people with disabilities since 2009, but now needs to double its volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. The flexible opportunity lets compassionate drivers make a visible difference in their neighbors' lives.
Ghana's men's relay team thrilled home fans by winning bronze at the African Athletics Championships, capping off a four-medal performance for the host nation. The team crossed the finish line in 38.74 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Nine counties in northeastern South Carolina attracted over $426 million in new industrial projects and created more than 400 jobs in 2025. The growth shows the Pee Dee region is becoming a magnet for businesses looking to expand and invest.
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