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For the first time ever, clean solar and wind energy generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the entire European Union in 2025. This historic milestone shows how rapidly the continent is shifting away from coal and gas toward a cleaner energy future.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
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For the first time ever, the American Cancer Society reports improved five-year survival rates across every type of cancer. This breakthrough means more people are living longer after diagnosis than at any point in history.
Hungary hit a historic milestone in June 2025 when solar panels generated enough electricity to power the entire country for 24 hours using only renewable energy. The nation now gets over 40% of its electricity from the sun, up from less than a quarter the year before.
For the first time ever, 70% of Americans diagnosed with cancer are surviving five years or longer. The historic milestone comes from decades of progress in prevention, early detection, and breakthrough treatments.