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A new screenplay incubator is offering mentorship, funding, and paid residencies to writers from Africa, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Applications open March 31, 2026, with no experience required.
As Route 66 approaches its 100th birthday, Tulsa is bringing the iconic highway back to life with a brilliant solution: neon signs. Thanks to a grant program, 84 glowing signs now light up the city's 28-mile stretch, drawing tourists and giving struggling businesses a vibrant new future.
A burglar's fashion choice became his downfall when police spotted his bright neon t-shirt in a Kent chip shop. He was casually eating fish and chips while charging his phone, unaware officers were closing in.
A burglar's fashion choice became his downfall when police spotted his distinctive neon shirt while he casually ate fish and chips after a high-speed chase. The 20-year-old is now serving two years for stealing luxury watches and jewelry.
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and travelers are still flocking to experience its neon-lit nostalgia. From restored drive-in theaters to historic filling stations, the communities along Route 66 prove that slower roads can lead to richer journeys.
Over 1,000 spectators packed central Copenhagen to celebrate the comeback of the mullet hairstyle at Denmark's fourth annual championship. A construction worker in neon green won top honors after jumping on a trampoline to showcase his orange-headbanded coiffure.
A young French-American chemist has developed a breakthrough process to recover rare earth metals from old neon bulbs, potentially ending dependence on China's near-total control of these critical resources. The innovation could transform how we recycle essential materials used in everything from smartphones to electric cars.
Scientists in Peru discovered five spider cousins glowing like tiny neon signs in the rainforest, each species showing off its own unique pattern. The glowing backs might be nature's way of helping these creatures find the right mate in the dark.
A motorcycle engineer from Rugby just shattered the world record for fastest remote control car, hitting 234 mph with a vehicle he built in his spare time. The childhood dream turned real started with an 8-year-old's first RC car.
Nearly 1,400 schools in the Netherlands have joined forces to create their own textbook publisher, promising to cut costs by more than half while reducing waste. The cooperative already represents 650,000 students and is challenging publishers who control 80% of the market.
DNA testing has identified "Green Boots," Mount Everest's most recognized figure, as Lance Naik Dorje Morup, an Indian soldier who died in 1996. India is now bringing him home, restoring dignity to a man who became a legend.
Japan's cities are getting a colorful makeover as street art sheds its vandalism stigma. Organizations in Tokyo and Osaka are now connecting mural artists with legal spaces to transform buildings into vibrant canvases.
Scientists captured a stunning new portrait of the Triangulum Galaxy that reveals the colorful, glowing clouds of gas hidden between its 40 billion stars. The image proves that the "empty" space in galaxies is actually alive with beauty and complexity.
Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn survived 25 minutes of clinical death from a leaking heart and returned to directing with renewed purpose. His emotional Cannes appearance moved audiences as he shared how facing death gave him the gift of starting over.
Kia just made electric sports cars more affordable with three new GT models launching in Korea. The EV3, EV4, and EV5 GT bring performance features to everyday electric vehicles for under $40,000.
Nike ACG just created a portable soccer field made of 1,677 lightweight pieces that can turn any landscape into a playable pitch in hours. The kit was assembled on a snowy Italian mountainside to prove you can play beautiful soccer anywhere.
A NASA scientist working on spacecraft turned a accidental discovery in his bathroom into the iconic Super Soaker water gun in 1982. Lonnie Johnson's invention became one of the world's best-selling toys and launched a second career as a prolific inventor.
The iconic Bic Cristal pen, with 120 billion sold since 1950, just inspired a stunning 12-foot tall lamp that glows from within. The $350 design piece celebrates 75 years of the humble pen that changed how the world writes.
Volunteers at Altoona Rescue Mission packed more than 30 backpacks with toys and games for hospitalized children this Easter. The number tripled from just 10 bags last year as the need keeps growing.
For people who hate working out, getting to the gym can feel impossible. These women found creative ways to turn exercise into something they actually look forward to.
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