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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.
Researchers solved a stubborn problem blocking fusion energy progress by cleaning metal walls inside fusion reactors without ever opening them up. The breakthrough could help future fusion plants run smoothly with the liquid lithium shields they need to handle extreme heat.
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 31-year-old dad orchestrated a surprise airport proposal with red roses and neon signs that's captured hearts online. The romantic moment reunited Brayden Hunter with his partner returning from Bali, surrounded by family and strangers who erupted in applause.
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen just opened Hikari, a stunning new Japanese-inspired area filled with neon lights, traditional lanterns, and modern thrills. The historic amusement park is bringing fresh wonder to visitors without expanding its footprint. #
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.
Scientists at CERN just figured out how to recreate the universe's first moments using much smaller atomic collisions than ever before. This breakthrough helps us understand how everything around us came to exist.
Mexican goalkeeper icon Jorge Campos, 58, captured global attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a new Nike collection and heartwarming ambassador work. The retired athlete proved legends never fade—they just find new ways to inspire.
All four major experiments at the Large Hadron Collider have detected signs of the primordial matter that filled the universe microseconds after the Big Bang. Using surprisingly light particles, physicists are unlocking secrets about how our universe began.
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.
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.
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.
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