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After nearly dying from an illegal abortion, Sharon Camp spent five decades revolutionizing reproductive healthcare and bringing emergency contraception to millions. Her legacy includes founding the company that developed Plan B and authoring over 70 publications on reproductive justice.
Richmond Community Schools has approved an ambitious strategic plan that promises to transform education through 2030. Built with input from teachers, families, and students themselves, the plan puts kids at the center of every decision.
A groundbreaking hepatitis B treatment has achieved what was once thought impossible: completely clearing the virus from patients' bodies. One in five participants in recent trials are now virus-free, offering hope to 296 million people worldwide living with chronic hepatitis B.
Oregon's 50-year urban planning system is quietly working behind the scenes, approving 96% of city expansion requests while protecting farmland and keeping infrastructure costs manageable. The system helps cities plan for housing while preserving the agricultural land that feeds communities.
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.
A team of scientists across five countries just received $24 million to pursue something 300 million people are waiting for: a cure for hepatitis B. The five-year project brings together researchers from Brazil, India, Senegal, Uganda, and the United States to turn laboratory discoveries into real treatments.
A new study reveals how 32 projects succeeded in flipping climate planning from top-down mandates to real partnerships. The secret: five key roles that give communities power at the table.
A 31-year-old London, Ontario man with hemophilia B just received Canada's first one-time gene therapy that could free him from a lifetime of treatments. Basel Abushawish is now dreaming of playing soccer for the first time in his life.
Eight in 10 people haven't planned what happens to their online accounts after death, leaving grieving families locked out of photos, bank accounts, and precious memories. Now the Netherlands is taking action to help people protect their digital legacies.
City officials in Bengaluru are transforming forgotten spaces beneath flyovers into beautiful areas that could reshape the city's landscape. The ambitious plan targets underdeveloped zones across India's tech capital, turning eyesores into community assets.
A simple fingerstick test for hepatitis B is just as accurate as traditional lab testing, and delivers results in 60 minutes instead of days. This breakthrough could save lives by bringing testing to remote communities where 254 million people worldwide need better access to care.
A team of researchers across five countries just received $24 million to find a cure for hepatitis B, a virus that affects 300 million people worldwide. The five-year effort could finally bring hope to millions living with a disease that currently has no cure.
Singer Florence Welch is partnering with Planned Parenthood on her current tour, offering fans access to reproductive health resources at concert venues. The collaboration stems from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications and emergency surgery.
Access to family planning has reduced maternal deaths worldwide by 30%, according to Nigerian health officials announcing new training programs. One state is already offering free prenatal care and education to support healthier families.
Japan is taking bold action to protect its capital from disaster. The government just unveiled an ambitious plan to reduce deaths and building damage from a major Tokyo earthquake by more than 50% within the next decade.
Researchers at UC San Francisco discovered how certain immune cells can cure chronic hepatitis B infections, solving a 15-year medical mystery. The breakthrough could help hundreds of millions of people worldwide beat a virus that kills over a million annually.
Federal University Oye-Ekiti has launched an ambitious 25-year plan to become a digitally driven, entrepreneurial powerhouse by 2050. The strategic roadmap prioritizes financial sustainability, global partnerships, and accessible education for Nigeria's next generation.
Former Olympic gold medalist Greg Rutherford says handing holiday planning to children creates happier, less stressful family trips. New research reveals what kids really want: breakfast buffets, ice cream, and staying up late.
A breakthrough medication called bepirovirsen has functionally cured 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients within one year, marking the first major treatment advance in decades. The FDA is expected to decide on approval this October.
Milan just held its first "Parliament of Living Species" where 50 animals—represented by masked humans—debated real urban planning decisions affecting their habitats. The creative collaboration between architects, theater artists, and city officials aims to make urban development more wildlife-friendly.
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