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Scientists discovered Mars built a surprisingly complex crust through vast underground magma systems, upending assumptions that plate tectonics are necessary for geological sophistication. The finding suggests more planets in our universe might support life than previously thought.
A drilling crew in Iceland accidentally punched into 900°C molten rock and created the most powerful geothermal well ever recorded. What started as a mistake became a breakthrough that could transform clean energy.
Actor Hayden Panettiere's brave decision to share her story of surviving domestic violence broke down barriers that keep victims silent. Her openness gave countless survivors permission to seek help and speak their truth.
More than 62,000 MGM casino employees are putting their own paychecks toward causes they care about, raising $4.6 million for 211 nonprofits in their communities. The worker-powered foundation just awarded grants to organizations helping everyone from homeless families to kids battling illness.
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One of the world's oldest surviving copies of Homer's Odyssey is back on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, featuring lines that don't appear in modern versions. The ancient papyrus fragment, dating to around 285-250 B.C.E., offers a rare glimpse into how this legendary tale evolved over centuries.
General Motors is rolling out free charging stations at Chevrolet dealerships across Peru, where electric vehicle sales jumped 86% in just six months. The move supports over 8,000 new EV owners who chose affordable Chevy models like the Captiva and Spark.
At 30, Priya Malik quit her stable Australian life to become a poet, then faced divorce and miscarriage head-on. Now her honest words help thousands of women speak their own silent truths.
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When celebrity makeup artist Way Bandy died from AIDS in 1986, he made an extraordinary choice that challenged the silence around the disease. His final act of courage helped change how America talked about the crisis.
More than a dozen MGM Springfield volunteers spent their Monday sorting supplies and packing backpacks for hundreds of local students heading back to school. The effort, combined with a $1,000 donation, will help ensure kids across the region have what they need to start the year strong.
A Charleston church is hosting an evening where people in recovery can share their journeys of hope and healing. The Story Circle aims to shatter stigma by letting community members tell their own stories.
A critically endangered pygmy hippopotamus was born at the Toronto Zoo last week, giving hope to a species with only 2,000 left in the wild. The tiny calf was standing and nursing within hours of birth.
A 20-year-old pygmy hippo named Kindia has given birth to a healthy female calf at the Toronto Zoo, bringing new hope for a species with only 2,000 to 3,000 left in the wild. The newborn was standing within 15 minutes and nursing just hours after birth.
Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry proved that professional relationships can heal when he welcomed back edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney after a rocky 2022 departure. His philosophy of not defining people by their worst moments offers a refreshing take in the high-stakes world of professional sports.
Female lawmakers across West Africa are building a regional coalition to criminalize harmful practices like FGM and ensure every new law protects women's rights. Ghana's parliament is leading the way with a bold proposal: assess every bill for its impact on women before it becomes law.
When men at a Saudi therapy workshop struggled to open up, they started by drawing football jerseys. Those sketches became conversations about anxiety, proving sport can unlock mental health discussions that traditional approaches can't.
A decade after launch, Pokémon Go has been downloaded over a billion times and continues to bring millions of players together in real-world adventures. The game has sparked relationships, boosted mental health, and helped people explore over 100 billion kilometers while hunting virtual creatures.
A Welsh bird charity just reunited two separated nature reserves for the first time in six decades, creating a connected home for endangered birds and rare Celtic rainforest. The purchase fills a vital missing link between habitats that house some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
Ten years after its first trailer promised massive community battles, Pokémon Go finally delivered with a spectacular Times Square event where nearly 2,000 players teamed up to catch Mewtwo. The moment proved that patience and community building can turn pipe dreams into reality.
India's environment ministry is moving forward with a national conservation plan for the critically endangered pygmy hog, the world's smallest and rarest wild pig with fewer than 250 left in the wild. The expansion of recovery efforts could restore this tiny species across its historical grassland home after decades of habitat loss. #
Colombia just made history by passing legislation that bans female genital mutilation, becoming the first country in Latin America to protect girls from this harmful practice. The unanimous vote marks a turning point for the 230 million women and girls worldwide who have undergone FGM.
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