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A Chinese-built humanoid robot just completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes, smashing last year's record while racing alongside human runners in Beijing. The achievement showcases how far robotics technology has advanced in creating machines that can move like us.
London-based Nigerian artist Sean Dampte is merging Fela Kuti's revolutionary Afrobeat legacy with today's global Afrobeats wave, creating music that honors the past while embracing the future. His new single "Gbera" and upcoming project show how a new generation is reconnecting African music with its roots.
Indiana Fever fan favorite Sophie Cunningham celebrated her new $665,000 contract by getting baptized as an adult. The move reflects a growing trend of women's basketball stars publicly embracing their faith.
Seven states are racing to lock in billions of dollars in federal clean energy tax credits before they expire on July 4, 2026. The rush could mean lower electricity bills for millions of Americans as power costs become a hot campaign issue.
In the heart of Seoul, robot fortune-tellers are bringing centuries-old shamanic traditions into the digital age. These AI-powered avatars perform spiritual readings that honor Korea's mystical past while embracing cutting-edge technology.
For the first time ever, astronomers have measured the real-time power of jets blasting from a black hole, and the numbers are staggering. The breakthrough reveals these cosmic fountains pack the energy of 10,000 suns while racing through space at 355 million mph.
For the first time in decades, the U.S. men's soccer team enters a World Cup on home soil with a coach who believes they can win it all. Despite challenges, players are embracing the chance to make history in front of family and friends.
African nations are racing to transform their economies through innovation and data-driven technologies, creating millions of new jobs for young people. From Kenya's fintech boom to Rwanda's coding academies, countries are proving that aligning education with digital strategy can reshape their futures.
Data scientist Hannah Ritchie says clean energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels, and the world is racing to adopt it. Her new book reveals why climate action isn't too late and progress is accelerating faster than most people realize.
South Korea is bringing Formula One racing back to the country after a 15-year gap with a bold new street circuit in Incheon. City officials say this time they've cracked the code on making it both profitable and entertaining.
A powerful surge of solar wind racing toward Earth could light up the night sky with auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight and tomorrow. Sky watchers across the northern U.S. have a rare chance to catch nature's most dazzling light show right in their backyard.
China's heavy truck industry is racing toward full electrification, a shift that could slash the country's road transport oil use in half. Economics, not just environmental benefits, is driving the stunning transition.
Egypt is racing to modernize Luxor's ancient temples before winter tourist season arrives, doubling entry capacity and adding interactive displays. The project combines high-tech security with careful restoration to reveal centuries-old colors hidden under soot.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese families crossed a hastily repaired bridge on Friday, racing home just hours after a ceasefire ended weeks of conflict. Bulldozers worked through dawn to fill a bomb crater, reconnecting families to their homes in southern Lebanon.
A massive satellite with a 2,400-square-foot antenna is heading to orbit Sunday, bringing us closer to never seeing "No Service" on our phones again. Three tech giants are now racing to eliminate dead zones worldwide.
Fidelity Bank Ghana just opened its 12th and 13th school projects, bringing safe classrooms and clean water to children who've been learning in difficult conditions. The bank is racing ahead of schedule on its five-year pledge to transform 15 schools across the country.
Winston Weinberg turned constant failure into an $11 billion AI legal startup by destroying his ego and focusing on rapid improvement over perfection. His approach challenges traditional success stories and offers a refreshing take on building breakthrough companies.
Rural Nebraskans are embracing renewable energy, but only when it stays in community hands. A new poll shows strong support for home solar panels while revealing skepticism about large corporate wind projects.
A cheap diabetes drug that's been around for 100 years is helping people with type 1 diabetes use significantly less insulin each day. Scientists are now racing to understand why it works so they can help even more patients.
A Hangzhou photographer is racing to capture the last elephant slides scattered across China before they disappear. These beloved playground relics from the 1950s once filled parks and neighborhoods, but fewer than 200 remain today.
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