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X Games Star Attempts 100-Foot Motorbike Jump in Mesa
SportsJan 26

X Games Star Attempts 100-Foot Motorbike Jump in Mesa

Eight-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha will attempt to break the world record for the highest motorbike quarter pipe jump this weekend, launching 100 vertical feet over a surf pool in Mesa. The daredevil stunt caps a festival showcasing extreme sports achievements that push human limits.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Cal Poly STUNT Team Wins First Game as Varsity Sport
SportsFeb 14

Cal Poly STUNT Team Wins First Game as Varsity Sport

Cal Poly's newly elevated STUNT team made history by defeating the nation's third-ranked Division II team in their very first varsity game. The Mustangs proved they belong at the highest level of collegiate competition.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Ghana's Kantanka Donates 8 Motorbikes to Interior Ministry
SolutionsApr 24

Ghana's Kantanka Donates 8 Motorbikes to Interior Ministry

A homegrown Ghanaian automobile company just gave the Interior Ministry eight motorbikes and two TVs to boost their daily operations. The donation shows how local businesses are stepping up to support public service efficiency across the nation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ethiopia Gets 2,000 Electric Motorbikes, 30,000 Coming
InnovationApr 28

Ethiopia Gets 2,000 Electric Motorbikes, 30,000 Coming

A company in Ethiopia just deployed 2,000 electric motorbikes and plans to reach 30,000 riders in three years, proving clean transport can work in developing cities. British investors just backed the project with $5 million to build battery-swapping stations across Addis Ababa.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
South Africa Program Cuts Child Stunting With Food and Care
Health & WellnessMay 29

South Africa Program Cuts Child Stunting With Food and Care

A groundbreaking pilot in South Africa is fighting childhood stunting by giving vulnerable mothers food vouchers and personal support during pregnancy. Early results show the program is reaching families who need help most.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Ethiopia Gets 2,000 Electric Motorbikes, 30,000 More Coming
Planet WinsApr 29

Ethiopia Gets 2,000 Electric Motorbikes, 30,000 More Coming

Over 2,000 Ethiopian riders are now earning a living on electric motorbikes thanks to a homegrown startup that's about to scale massively. British International Investment just committed $5 million to help Dodai expand from 2,000 bikes to 30,000 within three years.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)3 min read
South Africa Empowers 135,000 Parents to End Child Stunting
SolutionsMar 4

South Africa Empowers 135,000 Parents to End Child Stunting

A national program in South Africa has trained over 135,000 parents and caregivers in early childhood development, turning the country's 2030 commitment to end child stunting into community action. The aRe Bapaleng initiative proves that empowering families at home creates lasting change for children's futures.

Daily Maverick3 min read
South Africa Empowers 135K Parents to End Child Stunting
SolutionsMar 5

South Africa Empowers 135K Parents to End Child Stunting

A national program in South Africa has equipped 135,000 parents with tools to prevent child malnutrition, turning a presidential promise into grassroots action. The initiative focuses on the critical first 1,000 days of life that shape a child's future.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Olympic Kayaker Becomes Charlize Theron's Stunt Double
SportsJun 6

Olympic Kayaker Becomes Charlize Theron's Stunt Double

New Zealand's Olympic silver medalist Luuka Jones-Yaxley traded the competition course for the movie set, coaching Charlize Theron and doubling for her in Netflix's new thriller Apex. The five-time Olympian found filmmaking thrilling but says nothing matches the pressure of the Olympics.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
Rwanda Cuts Child Stunting with Farm-to-Table Innovation
SolutionsMar 26

Rwanda Cuts Child Stunting with Farm-to-Table Innovation

Rwanda is turning farmers into nutrition champions through hands-on village schools that teach families how to grow, cook, and eat healthier foods. The EU-backed program has already reached 211,000 rural households across 22 districts.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Hockey Meets Football in Epic Tampa Stadium Series Stunt
SportsFeb 2

Hockey Meets Football in Epic Tampa Stadium Series Stunt

Tampa Bay Lightning players rolled up to their outdoor hockey game wearing full Buccaneers uniforms, complete with pads and helmets, while NFL stars Baker Mayfield and Tristan Wirfs led the way in hockey jerseys. The creative crossover celebration brought two sports communities together for an unforgettable night at Raymond James Stadium.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Chinese Stuntwoman Goes From Body Double to Leading Actress
Community HeroesMar 17

Chinese Stuntwoman Goes From Body Double to Leading Actress

A folk dancer who accidentally entered the film industry as a stunt double has become a leading actress, taking on 14 roles in a single year. Li Yitong's journey from behind-the-scenes performer to stardom shows how talent and persistence can transform unexpected opportunities into success.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Bridgerton Superfan Wins Ball After Hidden Camera Stunt
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Bridgerton Superfan Wins Ball After Hidden Camera Stunt

Sarah, a County Durham care worker who helps traumatized children, got the surprise of a lifetime when a fake first aid course turned into a Regency ballroom. Netflix went all out with hidden clues and a trip to Paris for one deserving fan. #

Upworthy2 min read
Man's "Future Wife" Post Leads to Love at Desert Race
Acts of KindnessJun 6

Man's "Future Wife" Post Leads to Love at Desert Race

A Queensland mine worker's viral social media post seeking a partner at Australia's toughest desert race connected him with a motorbike racer who's now his girlfriend. The couple returned this year to race together, proving that unconventional approaches to finding love can lead to real connections.

ABC Australia2 min read
Teen Delinquent Gets Acting Job, Creates Global Film Festival
Community HeroesMay 9

Teen Delinquent Gets Acting Job, Creates Global Film Festival

At 17, John Polson was arrested for stealing a motorbike. One phone call from jail launched an acting career that saved his life and created Tropfest, now one of the world's largest short film festivals.

ABC Australia3 min read
Chinese SUV Soars 68.6 Feet in Record Ice Ramp Jump
SportsJan 25

Chinese SUV Soars 68.6 Feet in Record Ice Ramp Jump

A Chinese automaker just launched an SUV nearly 69 feet through the air on an ice ramp, claiming a Guinness World Record. The gravity-defying stunt proves electric vehicles can handle extreme conditions with serious power.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Pakistan's Electric Bike Sales Surge 70% in One Month
SolutionsApr 7

Pakistan's Electric Bike Sales Surge 70% in One Month

When fuel prices jumped 18% after Middle East tensions, Pakistanis rushed to electric motorbikes, driving sales up 70% in a single month. Now over 10% of new two-wheelers sold are electric, powered by the country's abundant cheap solar energy.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
South Korean Worker Pranks Coworkers From a Roller Coaster
Community HeroesJun 14

South Korean Worker Pranks Coworkers From a Roller Coaster

A South Korean office worker pulled off the ultimate Zoom prank by joining a video meeting from a speeding roller coaster, complete with a cardboard green screen. The hilarious stunt was part of a creative campaign to promote a new whale-themed amusement park.

Futurism2 min read
Activists Sneak Pro-Immigration Screen Into UK Far-Right Rally
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Activists Sneak Pro-Immigration Screen Into UK Far-Right Rally

A creative activism group called Led By Donkeys pulled off an audacious stunt by smuggling a massive screen into a far-right rally and streaming pro-immigration messages to thousands of attendees. The bold move shows how clever tactics can challenge divisive rhetoric in public spaces.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Rwanda Plants 6.4M Fruit Trees to Fight Child Malnutrition
SolutionsMay 18

Rwanda Plants 6.4M Fruit Trees to Fight Child Malnutrition

Rwanda's Western Province is planting millions of fruit trees to tackle child malnutrition, with one district already putting 290,000 trees in the ground. The national initiative aims to give every household five fruit trees loaded with vitamins that could help cut child stunting rates.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read

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