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NBC 7's Monica Dean sat down with YMCA San Diego CEO Todd Tibbits for a powerful conversation between two cancer survivors. Their special "Find Your Light" interview celebrates Cancer Survivor Month with hope and healing. --- ##
Turkey's unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in December, the lowest in a quarter century and the 32nd straight month in single digits. More than 2.7 million people are now employed as the nation's economy shows resilience.
Turkey's unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in December 2025, the lowest level in a quarter century. Nearly 300,000 fewer people are looking for work compared to just a month earlier.
After October 7 shattered Israel, tech advisor Gerson Panitch launched a global media initiative to share stories of Israeli innovation and resilience. His platform "What's Next in Israel Tech" is rebuilding investor confidence and reshaping how the world sees Israeli ingenuity during wartime.
Scott Albert wrapped up an inspiring three-decade career at 7-Eleven, climbing from store employee to technology leader overseeing 13,000 locations. His story proves that staying curious and building strong relationships can turn an entry-level job into an extraordinary career.
A Kenyan family business is betting $7.7 million on electric vehicle assembly as East Africa positions itself to become a clean transport manufacturing center. The investment comes as confidence grows that affordable EVs will soon transform the region's automotive landscape.
Victor Wembanyama joined Spurs legends with a dominant 28-point, 10-rebound performance that forced a Game 7 in the Western Conference finals. The 7-foot-4 phenom is writing his own chapter in San Antonio basketball history alongside Hall of Famers David Robinson and Tim Duncan.
Ghana is creating a bold new plan to transform the $7.8 billion sent home by its diaspora each year into businesses, jobs, and long-term growth instead of just household expenses. With 1.7 million Ghanaians living abroad, the nation is building tools to channel these funds into entrepreneurship and national development.
World champion Kyren Wilson turned a heartbreaking deficit into an inspiring comeback, rallying from 7-3 down to win 10-7 against teenage sensation Stan Moody at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. The match showcased both Wilson's championship grit and the bright future ahead for 19-year-old Moody.
More than 3,400 Santa Barbara County students applied for college scholarships this year, a 5% jump that signals growing ambition among local youth. The foundation awarded over $7.7 million to 2,125 students last year and expects to announce this year's recipients in spring.
Pop star Billie Eilish sparked debate over eating meat, but her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour quietly funded 7.7 million plant-based meals for people experiencing homelessness. Her family's nonprofit also diverted 5 million pounds of food from landfills while making sustainability accessible to fans.
Vietnam welcomed 4.7 million international visitors in early 2026, marking a 17.7% jump from last year and proving the Southeast Asian nation remains a top destination. Tourism revenue hit $570 million in just two months, fueling economic recovery and creating jobs across the country.
Mexican farmers, who typically earn only 10-20% of their crops' final sale price, are getting powerful new AI tools to connect directly with global buyers. A Greek tech platform just raised $7.7 million to expand its digital marketplace across Mexico, potentially boosting farmer incomes by up to 50%.
Three college friends turned a missed campus shuttle into Thailand's first real-time public transport app, now used by 2 million people across 70 provinces. Forbes named them among Asia's top 30 innovators under 30 for solving one of urban life's most frustrating problems.
Simple non-monetary rewards like free bus rides and hospital visits increased blood donations without compromising safety. The model could help other countries tackle blood shortages.
A community servant in India has been picking up trash every morning for decades, transforming his simple newspaper delivery route into a lifelong mission of civic care. He's calling on fellow citizens to join him in protecting India's public spaces, one piece of litter at a time.
Ann Arbor, Michigan just launched a $500,000 fund offering rebates up to $7,500 for residents who buy electric vehicles. The program targets both high and low-income families, aiming to make clean transportation accessible as gas prices soar.
Michael Wardian, 51, just shattered the world record for running seven ultramarathons across seven continents in seven days, winning every single race. He battled 30-mph Antarctic winds, 107-degree Australian heat, and 50 hours of flights to finish over four hours faster than anyone in history.
A small clinical trial achieved a perfect cure rate for a stubborn tick-borne illness that can last for years in people with weakened immune systems. The breakthrough offers hope for thousands of Americans suffering from chronic babesiosis.
China has successfully lifted 7.1 million disabled people in rural areas out of absolute poverty, sharing its approach with global leaders at a UN seminar in Rome. The achievement offers hope and practical solutions for other nations working to support their most vulnerable citizens.
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