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When Anna Rajam Malhotra applied to join India's elite civil service in 1952, even the interview panel told her to choose something "more suited to women." She became the nation's first female IAS officer instead, opening doors for thousands who followed.
A North Carolina history teacher is keeping a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor's legacy alive by sharing his story of courage with middle schoolers. Steve Goldberg promised his friend Abe Piasek he would continue teaching hope through history.
Researchers in India discovered how the brain uses stress to naturally suppress itching, opening doors to better treatments for millions suffering from chronic itch. The breakthrough reveals a specific neural circuit that could transform how we treat conditions like psoriasis.
Dr. Satish Kumar S., a top government official in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, traded his official convoy for a bicycle to connect with everyday citizens. His simple choice is changing how Indians see their leaders.
Nigerian teen Jared Ejiasian just shattered the U18 world record in the 60-meter hurdles, clocking 7.43 seconds and beating a mark that stood for seven years. The rising star dominated the field at France's indoor championships, cementing his status as one of track's most exciting young talents.
In a hilarious blind test, high-end audio enthusiasts couldn't distinguish between expensive cables and signals run through actual bananas and mud. The experiment confirms what physics has suggested for decades: you don't need to spend a fortune for great sound.
Despite shipping restrictions and logistical challenges, Cuban Americans in Florida continue showing up to send care packages to loved ones on the island. Their determination highlights the power of family bonds that distance and obstacles can't break.
Nigerian-born sprinter Jared Ejiasian just became the fastest U18 hurdler in history, clocking 7.43 seconds and breaking a seven-year-old world record. The 16-year-old's stunning performance in France signals the arrival of track and field's next great star.
A groundbreaking free tool now allows everyday people to check AI systems for bias and flaws before they make decisions about healthcare, jobs, and housing. The University of Glasgow created the first workbench that puts AI oversight in the hands of those most affected by its decisions.
Ghana's Parliament is considering a historic change that would let dual citizens serve in the country's highest security and diplomatic roles. The move could unlock talent from millions of Ghanaians living abroad.
Africa's United Bank for Africa just launched a platform that lets Africans living anywhere in the world invest, bank, and build wealth back home. The move transforms $100 billion in annual remittances into structured investments that fuel Africa's growth.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul escaped his home and bolted onto the cross-country skiing course at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, crossing the finish line to roaring applause. The two-year-old pup didn't win a medal, but he captured hearts worldwide with his enthusiastic Olympic debut.
Thousands of Chinese engineers and tech enthusiasts have spent nearly two decades collaboratively writing an open-source sci-fi novel with millions of words. The Morning Star of Linggao recently caught global attention for its rigorous, technically grounded approach to reimagining China's past.
Researchers at Monash University have found a way to permanently silence cancer-causing genes in aggressive leukemias, potentially allowing shorter treatment courses with fewer side effects. The discovery targets the cellular "memory" that keeps cancer genes switched on.
Stephanie Dinkins met a robot that couldn't talk about race with nuance. Now she's building AI trained on love and community stories instead of biased data.
Millions of Asian Australians are making the annual pilgrimage home for Lunar New Year, packing suitcases with Aussie chocolates, kangaroo toys, and Firefighters Calendars. They're traveling thousands of miles not just to see family, but to reconnect with cultural roots through authentic food, traditional customs, and treasured memories.
More than a thousand runners from 11 countries turned a frozen lake into a winter racing venue, competing in distances up to 21 kilometers despite brutal cold. The extreme event in Kazakhstan's Burabay National Park shows growing global enthusiasm for ice adventures.
A mountain photographer stumbled upon thousands of perfectly preserved dinosaur footprints on vertical cliff faces in the Italian Alps. The discovery has become one of the world's richest deposits of Triassic-era tracks.
Thirteen Nigerians, including two babies, are safely home after being rescued from a human trafficking network in Ghana. The successful rescue shows how government agencies are working together to protect citizens abroad.
A seed library in Bethlehem safeguards Palestine's agricultural heritage while its founder works from New York to protect threatened crop varieties. Palestinian farmers and diaspora communities now grow ancestral plants that carry centuries of cultural stories.
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