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Three of the world's largest investors just launched a new renewable energy company that will build wind and solar projects across North America. The move signals massive institutional confidence in clean power's financial future.
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Thousands of volunteers build nest boxes for purple martins, saving North America's largest swallow from extinction through one of conservation's most direct human-wildlife partnerships. In British Columbia alone, dedicated "landlords" grew the population from just five nesting pairs in the 1980s to 1,200 pairs today.
On Tuesday morning, March 3rd, a total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon crimson as it passes through Earth's shadow, visible across North America with no special equipment needed. After this one, the next total lunar eclipse won't grace our skies until 2029.
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth communities just landed on the nation's fastest-growing cities list, with thousands of new homes and jobs transforming the region. Lewisville led the pack at No. 5 nationwide, showing how opportunity keeps expanding across North Texas.
Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest dice in western North America, pushing back the invention of gaming pieces by 6,000 years. The find reveals Native Americans were exploring probability and building community through games far earlier than anyone knew.
Mexico claimed 11 spots on North America's 50 Best Bars list, including three in the top 10. Mexico City ranked second only to New York for total mentions, proving the country's cocktail scene has arrived on the world stage.
A massive solar project in Texas just switched on its first phase, bringing 400 megawatts of clean electricity to major companies like AT&T and Toyota. When complete later this year, the $1.1 billion Sequoia Solar farm will rank among the largest in North America.
Millions of people across North America can witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Moon passes directly in front of Mercury, with the best views in decades for those watching from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Even if you miss the full occultation, the pairing of a bright crescent Moon with Mercury creates a stunning sight worth stepping outside to see.
Hundreds of middle and high school students are solving intricate language puzzles that reveal how human communication works, inspiring the next generation of AI innovators and language preservers. The North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition has celebrated 20 years of turning curious students into computational linguists.
North Carolina just earned the #1 spot for economic development in America, marking the third time in six years the state has claimed the top honor. Record job commitments and billions in new investments are creating opportunities across the entire state.
A tiny 5,000-person town in North Carolina is becoming home to a master-planned community that could house 60,000 people within 20 years. While growth brings challenges, the development aims to help solve America's housing shortage with thoughtful planning.
Almost 20,000 North Carolinians learned lifesaving CPR skills in a single day as part of a world record attempt and medical research trial. The mass training could help save thousands of lives from cardiac arrest, America's leading cause of death.
Millions across the northern United States and Canada will get a rare chance to see brilliant green, purple, and pink auroras this Saturday and Sunday night. A geomagnetic storm will bring the stunning light show farther south than usual.
Hundreds of high school seniors across north central North Dakota gathered to be celebrated for their academic excellence and community leadership. The 30-year tradition recognizes students as they prepare to take their talents across the country.
After a 22-year fight, Indigenous communities in Alaska's Bristol Bay secured a rare EPA veto to halt a massive mine that threatened the world's largest sockeye salmon run. Their victory protects both a pristine ecosystem and thousands of years of cultural heritage.
North Korea's Naegohyang FC claimed the Asian Women's Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza, extending the nation's remarkable run of success in women's soccer. The win adds another trophy to North Korea's growing collection of international women's soccer championships.
North Africa's AI startup scene is heating up fast, with deal activity nearly doubling in 2025 as the broader Middle East and North Africa region pulled in $858 million in AI funding. Egypt alone saw 88% more AI deals than the year before, signaling a wave of new founders building smart tech solutions.
After centuries of cutting down ancient forests, something remarkable is happening: the trees are coming back. New satellite data shows forests are regrowing across much of the developed world, covering areas the size of entire countries.
Despite years of political tension, hundreds of South Koreans cheered through pouring rain as a North Korean women's football team defeated a local squad 2-1 on Wednesday. The match marks the first time North Korean athletes have competed in South Korea since 2018.
After 28 years in the classroom, a Palm Beach County history teacher just beat thousands of nominees across the continent for one of education's top honors. Elizabeth Seemann now advances to compete globally against eight other regional champions.
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