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Schools serving mostly Black students are making the biggest academic gains of any group since COVID shutdowns. Despite facing the steepest pandemic learning losses, these schools are climbing back faster than anyone expected.
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's withdrawal from a landmark salmon recovery plan, ordering immediate protections for seven species of salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction. The ruling restores water flow levels and marks a crucial win for Native American tribes and conservation groups fighting to save fish populations that once made the Pacific Northwest the world's top salmon producer.
After nearly two centuries of extinction on Floreana Island, giant tortoises are roaming free again thanks to an incredible conservation comeback. Their return marks a major win for one of the world's most ambitious ecosystem recovery projects.
A severely malnourished harbor seal shot in the face is now eating and receiving medical care at a Washington wildlife center. Rescuers discovered the bullet wound during x-rays and remain hopeful about her recovery.
Lance Corporal Morris Addae was shot in the thigh during a dangerous anti-illegal mining operation in January but has made a complete recovery. After weeks of intensive rehabilitation, he's now preparing to rejoin his team protecting Ghana's natural resources.
Nigeria's central bank has reduced its key interest rate for the first time in years, offering relief to businesses struggling with high borrowing costs. The move signals growing confidence in the country's economic recovery and falling inflation.
Five winning startups are bringing breakthrough medical technologies to Singapore's hospitals, from gloves that steady tremors to brain-powered stroke recovery that works in just two weeks. Real patients are already regaining abilities they thought were lost forever.
Just three years after its worst economic collapse since independence, Sri Lanka has achieved eight straight quarters of growth and restored international confidence. The island nation's dramatic turnaround shows how determined reform can rebuild trust even after a full-scale crisis.
A gray wolf was spotted in Los Angeles County for the first time in over a century, marking a remarkable comeback for a species that was nearly extinct. The wolf population in the Lower 48 states has grown from around 1,500 to more than 6,000 today.
Text and chat hotlines are making it easier and safer for domestic violence survivors to reach out for help, especially when a phone call could put them in danger. New research shows trained advocates are using emojis, careful phrasing, and personalized safety planning to provide life-saving support through screens.
Three decades after going extinct in the wild, Mexican gray wolves have reached 319 individuals across the Southwest. The population grew by 33 wolves in 2025, though experts say genetic diversity remains crucial for long-term survival.
A century ago, Eastern Bluebirds were vanishing from American skies until one determined retiree in Illinois sparked a grassroots movement that rescued an entire species. His simple solution of building nestboxes turned everyday citizens into conservationists and brought the beloved blue birds back from the brink.
After record floods devastated central Australia's cattle stations, governments activated disaster relief while communities begin the long road to recovery. The region received over 600mm of rain in just days, but help is already flowing to affected families.
After two years of losses totaling billions, Nestlé Nigeria is celebrating a stunning turnaround thanks to a steadier naira and smart local sourcing. The food giant just reported a profit of N105 billion, proving that stability can spark remarkable recoveries.
Once down to just 1,100 individuals in the wild, giant pandas have climbed back to nearly 1,900 thanks to decades of science-backed conservation. The recovery offers a roadmap for protecting endangered species worldwide.
Seven Arab nations are turning tourism into a force for unity and sustainability, celebrating record-breaking visitor numbers while preserving cultural heritage. The Middle East welcomed over 100 million international visitors in 2025, marking a 34% jump from pre-pandemic levels.
In Western Australia's remote Karlamilyi National Park, Martu rangers are using generations of Indigenous knowledge to save the northern quoll, a cat-sized marsupial that once thrived across their Country. Their cultural memory is filling scientific gaps and giving this endangered predator a real chance at recovery.
Tanzania is transforming from economic recovery to boom with 6% annual growth and major foreign investments totaling over $42 billion. The East African nation is creating jobs, exporting sugar for the first time ever, and proving critics wrong after political challenges.
Researchers discovered how to help the brain unlearn fear faster, opening new doors for treating anxiety and PTSD. By activating specific neurons in mice, they dramatically accelerated recovery from learned fears.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
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