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A new LED skylight from Philips recreates natural sunlight in any room, complete with automatic sunrise-to-sunset light changes. One version even helps your body produce Vitamin D through safe UV-B technology.
Hockey legend Marie-Philip Poulin returned from injury to tie the all-time Olympic scoring record and lead Canada into the semifinals with a dominant quarterfinal victory. The 34-year-old captain known as "Captain Clutch" showed up when her team needed her most.
As aging populations strain healthcare systems worldwide, Philips is deploying AI to ease doctor burnout and expand care access. The Dutch health tech giant is testing solutions in Japan that could transform medicine globally.
A major business solutions center is opening in the Tampa Bay area, creating 180 new career opportunities for local residents. Philip Morris International is investing in Florida's growing workforce with this strategic expansion.
After battling through injury, Canadian hockey captain Marie-Philip Poulin set a new Olympic record with 20 career goals and earned her fifth medal at age 35. She's now the only player ever to score in four consecutive gold-medal games.
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While geopolitical chaos chokes the world's helium supply, one Dutch company's 20-year bet on sustainable technology is keeping hospitals running. Their sealed MRI machines need just seven liters of helium, locked in for 30 years.
Philip Otele netted his first Bundesliga goal just days after earning his debut call-up to Nigeria's national team. The 25-year-old striker's breakthrough moment came against one of Germany's biggest clubs, marking a turning point in his rising career.
Philip Noel-Baker won Olympic silver in 1920, then a Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his tireless work toward global disarmament. He remains the only person in history to achieve both honors.
Marie-Philip Poulin just made Olympic history, becoming the first woman to score 20 goals in Olympic hockey. The Canadian captain reached the milestone during a semifinal game against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games.
Thousands of fans packed downtown Montreal to celebrate the Victoire's historic Walter Cup victory, the first PWHL championship for a Canadian team. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin says the love from supporters has been overwhelming during a week of festivities.
The Montreal Victoire claimed hockey history Wednesday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the PWHL's Walter Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ottawa. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin lifted the trophy after three years of American dominance in the young league.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's biggest clean energy project. The massive development will power hundreds of thousands of homes while pumping $145 million into local communities over three decades.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will power hundreds of thousands of homes and become the state's largest clean energy project. The 333-megawatt facility will create 200 construction jobs and pump $145 million into local communities over three decades.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest clean energy generator. The massive project will power thousands of homes while creating jobs in rural Haakon County.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art created 18 mannequins based on real people with disabilities, diverse body types, and transgender experiences for its new "Costume Art" exhibition. Each mannequin has a mirror for a face so visitors see themselves reflected back.
Archaeologists just confirmed the exact location of a legendary 16th-century Spanish settlement using a single silver coin buried for over four centuries. The discovery is helping researchers finally piece together the full story of Ciudad del Rey Don Felipe in the Strait of Magellan.
Scientists who studied Big Tobacco's playbook are using the same strategies to help Americans kick ultra-processed foods. The fight against chips, sodas, and packaged meals could become the next big public health victory.
Healthcare workers are gaining more than three full weeks back each year thanks to AI tools that handle paperwork and streamline their daily tasks. A new global study shows 8 in 10 clinicians now believe AI improves patient care, but hospitals are struggling to keep up with the demand for these time-saving technologies.
While South African universities struggle with funding delays, rural students reveal deeper barriers that financial aid alone can't solve. Their insights point toward real solutions for closing the opportunity gap.
In rural Zimbabwe, dying wetlands meant dying farms—until communities learned to restore the thin green lines that keep entire regions alive. Now fish ponds replace failed crops, tree nurseries generate $1,500 monthly incomes, and women lead the comeback.
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