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The Loewe Foundation just named 30 finalists from around the world for its 2026 Craft Prize, celebrating makers who blend ancient traditions with bold new ideas. The winner takes home €50,000 and will be announced in Singapore this May.
Ghana is gearing up to send young athletes to Africa's historic first Youth Olympic Games in Senegal this fall, with plans that go far beyond winning medals. The team aims to develop competitors who return home as changemakers and global ambassadors.
Virginia lawmakers just passed groundbreaking legislation to help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD. Once the FDA approves psilocybin-based medicine, veterans will have immediate legal access to this promising treatment.
Melbourne startup Voltavate just scored $3.55 million to help battery makers produce a critical component in-house. The breakthrough could reshape how the world builds batteries for clean energy.
British lawmakers are pushing to make physical education as important as math and English, while removing signs that stop kids from playing outside. The plan could get 560,000 more Londoners active and transform how the nation moves.
Before "scientists" even existed as a profession, inventive engineers were the ones doing bold experiments and learning by trial and error. A new look at history reveals how 17th-century makers actually shaped what we now call the scientific method.
Four teenagers across India turned everyday problems into real solutions. They started with what they noticed, stayed with the discomfort, and built initiatives now helping thousands.
Pope Leo XIV brought a message of hope to Cameroon, urging citizens to become peacemakers in their own communities. His historic African tour is empowering ordinary people to create lasting change from the ground up.
Tennessee lawmakers just passed a bill to expand biomarker testing coverage, a breakthrough that helps doctors find the right cancer treatment the first time. One lung cancer survivor says the test saved his life.
California just passed a breakthrough bill requiring electric truck makers to publish their prices publicly or lose access to state incentive programs. The move could save fleet operators thousands while ensuring clean air funding actually helps communities instead of padding corporate profits.
Rhode Island lawmakers are backing legislation to put certified librarians in every public school after research showed they boost reading scores and student success. The Save Our Rhode Island School Libraries Act would ensure every student gets daily library access and professional support.
Governor Seyi Makinde quickly stepped in to prevent a brewing leadership crisis in Nigeria's Oyo State Assembly, bringing divided lawmakers back together. His decisive intervention ended an impeachment attempt and restored calm to the state legislature.
After a year-long investigation, Kenyan lawmakers found no evidence of organ trafficking at three hospitals and are now pushing major reforms to strengthen the country's transplant system. The move could transform access to life-saving organ donations across East Africa.
Ten Republican lawmakers crossed party lines to protect more than 350,000 Haitian workers from deportation, defying President Trump in a rare bipartisan vote. The lawmakers say the workers are contributing to their communities and local economies.
In The Gambia, small-scale fishers are taking their fight against illegal trawling straight to lawmakers after years of watching industrial vessels ignore protected coastal zones. Their grassroots movement could restore fish stocks and food security for 200,000 people.
Two London markets are rejecting fast fashion and mass production with events celebrating sustainable shopping, local makers, and vintage treasures. Over 200 independent vendors will welcome thousands of visitors this weekend.
Prince Harry is headlining a mental health summit in Melbourne, bringing his advocacy work to Australian leaders and changemakers. The visit includes honoring Indigenous heritage and supporting workplace wellness initiatives.
French lawmakers have introduced groundbreaking legislation to remove all time limits for prosecuting crimes against children. The bill represents a major shift in how survivors can seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
Scientists in Greece have discovered the oldest known hand-held wooden tools ever found, pushing back our understanding of human innovation by 40,000 years. The breakthrough reveals our ancestors were more sophisticated toolmakers than we ever imagined.
At IIT Indore, first-year engineering students skip traditional theory-first learning and jump straight into building real-world prototypes in MakerSpace labs. The approach is turning classrooms into innovation hubs where 18-year-olds solve actual problems with 3D printers, drones, and circuit boards.
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