Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
6606 results for "nbc 7"
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.
India celebrated 80 years of independence with remarkable achievements including 7.7% economic growth and the country's first privately launched orbital rocket. The nation is racing toward its 2047 vision of becoming a fully developed economy while strengthening partnerships across the globe. #
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.
NBC New York journalist Pat Battle is opening up about her breast cancer recovery journey with colleague Gus Rosendale. Her willingness to share her story publicly brings hope to countless others facing similar battles.
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.
Santa Barbara residents can now access up to $7,500 in rebates for electric vehicles and home chargers, making clean transportation more affordable. The city approved 177 rebates last year and opens its next application window July 7.
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.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2F2996%2F14219732_339529.jpg)
When a massive earthquake struck Indonesia, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen was giving birth two months early in a shaking hospital without power. Both mother and baby survived against the odds, thanks to doctors who refused to leave their side.
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%.
Tiny bamboo houses built for displaced families in Myanmar survived a massive earthquake that destroyed thousands of buildings around them. The disaster-proof homes cost just $1,000 each and can be assembled like furniture.
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.
Showing 20 of 6606