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The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
Japanese researchers just pulled off something incredible: extracting rare earth metals from 20,000 feet under the Pacific Ocean, a world first that could reshape global tech supply chains. It's a massive step toward independence from China after a 2010 crisis exposed dangerous vulnerabilities.
Ten months after Canada ended New Zealand's reign as world champions, the Black Ferns face their rivals in what could decide the Pacific Four title. Both teams arrive undefeated, setting up a rematch that promises redemption and respect.
A Swedish company is bringing a first-of-its-kind ocean platform that harvests wave, wind, and solar energy simultaneously to Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The hybrid system could produce 160% more energy than single-source ocean platforms while cutting costs.
More than 130 libraries across three states are launching the West Coast's largest book club to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The groundbreaking collaboration brings communities together through George Takei's powerful memoir about Japanese American incarceration.
Eight months after their thrilling 31-31 World Cup draw, the Wallaroos and USA women's rugby teams meet again this weekend in Kansas City. The intense rivalry between these evenly matched teams continues to deliver nail-biting matches that showcase the growing excitement in women's rugby.
Just 18 months after launching, Sonoma State's AANHPI Student Achievement Program is already transforming campus life for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The program connects heritage with education through mentorship, weekly gatherings, and real-world learning opportunities.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean. The historic Artemis II mission marks a giant leap toward putting boots back on the lunar surface.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest journey into space, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean as millions watched worldwide. The 10-day Artemis II mission proves what disciplined human excellence can achieve.
New Zealand's women's rugby team dominated the USA 48-15 in their Pacific Four Series opener, even after losing a player to a red card. Mererangi Paul scored her second straight hat-trick against Team USA, maintaining her perfect try-scoring record.
Four astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after becoming the first humans to visit the moon in over 50 years. The historic 10-day mission set a new distance record and captured never-before-seen views of space.
After a historic nine-day journey around the moon, four astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing humanity's deepest space voyage in over half a century. NASA is already preparing the next mission to eventually land humans on the lunar surface again.
Four astronauts just returned from the farthest human journey in over half a century, flying nearly 253,000 miles from Earth during a historic 10-day Moon mission. NASA's Artemis II crew splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean, paving the way for humanity's return to the lunar surface.
Four astronauts are splashing down in the Pacific Ocean today after traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history. Their 10-day journey to the moon's far side marks humanity's return to deep space after half a century.
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean Friday after completing humanity's first moon mission in over 50 years. The successful 10-day journey marks a giant leap toward returning humans to the lunar surface by 2028.
Four astronauts just splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history. The Artemis II mission broke Apollo 13's distance record and brings us one giant leap closer to returning humans to the lunar surface.
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean after traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history. Their nine-day journey marks the beginning of a new era in space exploration.
Four astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Friday after flying farther from Earth than any humans in over half a century. The historic Artemis II mission brings humanity one giant leap closer to walking on the moon again.
Four astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 10-day journey to the moon, marking humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over half a century. The successful mission clears the path for NASA's plan to land humans on the moon by 2028.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first crewed journey to the Moon in over 50 years, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean after nine incredible days in space. The successful mission marks America's return to lunar exploration and opens the door for future missions to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon.
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