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At 101 years old, Bill Greason stands as the last living connection to baseball's Negro League era. The former pitcher's remarkable journey spans World War II, breaking color barriers, and 50 years serving his Birmingham community as a pastor.
A team of digital activists in Moldova has documented over 500 stunning Soviet-era mosaics hidden in plain sight across their country. Their citizen-led project is saving disappearing art and changing how the nation sees its own cultural heritage.
Angels starter José Soriano has allowed just one run through six starts this season, posting the lowest ERA in over a century. The 25-year-old right-hander is rewriting the record books with a dominant April nobody saw coming.
A viral Reddit thread reveals how frugal habits from the Greatest and Silent Generations are helping modern families save serious money. From reusing aluminum foil to comparing unit prices, these time-tested strategies prove grandma knew best.
Google's new AI assistant for scientists, published in Nature, writes expert-level code that's already forecasting flu outbreaks and tracking carbon emissions with groundbreaking accuracy. The tool that helped build it is now available to researchers worldwide.
Moore's Law, the rule that guided half a century of predictable computing advances, has reached its natural limits. Instead of one path forward, engineers are pioneering multiple exciting strategies that promise smarter, more specialized computers.
A forgotten superhighway dreamed up during colonial times is finally being built across Nigeria's southeast, promising to unlock trade routes and connect millions. President Tinubu's administration is pushing forward roads that sat abandoned for decades. #
A Buffalo-based foundation just invested a quarter million dollars to train doctors for communities that need them most. The donation will help launch a new medical school designed to fight physician shortages in underserved areas.
The New England Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019, proving the team's winning culture endures beyond its legendary duo. Drake Maye and a fierce defense powered through snowy Denver to claim a 10-7 victory.
Peter Magyar's decisive election victory in Hungary marks a turning point for European democracy after years of concern. British PM Keir Starmer called the win "historic" and pledged to work together for a brighter future.
Argentina just published nearly 500 pages of secret intelligence documents from its darkest chapter, including files on how the dictatorship spied on citizens. The move marks a historic step toward transparency as the nation approaches the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup.
Greek officials have revealed the fully restored interior of a massive ancient tomb possibly built for someone close to Alexander the Great. The 2,400-year-old monument in Amphipolis features stunning marble passageways and sculptures that showcase the grandeur of ancient Macedonia.
A scientist just launched a $500 million initiative to rebuild how research gets done in the age of artificial intelligence. The nonprofit will tackle the unsexy infrastructure problems holding back scientific breakthroughs.
Scientist Seemay Chou just launched Radial with at least $500 million to fix the unsexy but critical infrastructure holding back scientific progress. The new venture will overhaul how research data gets created, shared, and used in the age of artificial intelligence.
Australia's next generation of cricket stars is stepping up to shine, erasing fears about the sport's future. This summer's Big Bash League proved the country's young talent is ready for the spotlight.
Florida State's softball team captured their 20th ACC Tournament Championship, defeating Virginia Tech 2-1 in a nail-biter that showcased why the Seminoles own college softball's most impressive dynasty. Coach Lonni Alameda just earned her 10th conference title.
Three education giants just announced a new higher education program designed for the age of artificial intelligence. The Khan TED Institute combines academic rigor with real-world AI skills and leadership training, opening doors that traditional colleges once held exclusively.
Scientists discovered a remarkably preserved 1-centimeter fossil in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, offering a rare glimpse into the small creatures that lived 100 million years ago. The tiny specimen could reveal how miniature species thrived alongside giant dinosaurs.
After 32 years of groundbreaking science and global cooperation, the International Space Station will retire in 2030, passing the torch to a new generation of commercial space stations. The transition marks an exciting evolution in humanity's presence in orbit.
A California space company just partnered with a major pharmaceutical firm to manufacture impossible-to-make drugs in orbit. The collaboration could unlock breakthrough treatments for rare lung diseases by 2026.
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