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A vintage performance of 15-year-old Michael Jackson and Roberta Flack singing about self-acceptance has captured hearts online 50 years later. Their 1974 duet on a feminist TV special shows the King of Pop as just a kid with a powerful message.
Roberta and Everett Serafin were forced into a boarding school designed to erase their culture, but they found each other. Now they're making sure their story, and hundreds of others, will never be forgotten.
When Al Wilsey called his favorite Mexican restaurant for one last meal, the staff did something extraordinary. Their simple act of kindness turned his final dinner into an unforgettable moment of compassion.
A public park in Milan has transformed into an interactive art gallery where visitors write their thoughts about sports on mirrored flowers. The project celebrates Olympic values beyond medals and competition.
Thousands gathered in Brussels as Belgium's capital hosted a spectacular celebration marking 250 years of American independence. The US Embassy's "Freedom 250" event brought together officials, families, and music lovers for a night of friendship across the Atlantic.
A 21-year-old Brazilian cricketer just made history by becoming the first player ever to take nine wickets in a single T20I innings. Laura Cardoso's stunning performance against Lesotho rewrote the record books and showcased how cricket is thriving in unexpected corners of the world.
Scientists discovered that babies just hours old can detect and anticipate rhythmic patterns in music, revealing an innate human ability. The groundbreaking research suggests rhythm is hardwired into our biology, while melody develops through learning.
For over 30 years, dedicated volunteers have made the Decatur Public Library's summer reading program a joyful success, helping 1,500 kids stay sharp and excited about books. These retired teachers, parents, and community champions prove that fostering a love of reading takes a village.
Workers are already pouring foundations at the largest private construction project in New York history, just six months after breaking ground. The semiconductor factory is racing ahead of schedule and bringing 50,000 jobs to Central New York.
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is training volunteers to help elderly residents navigate complex healthcare systems while offering free tech workshops to keep seniors digitally connected. The dual programs tackle isolation and healthcare access barriers facing the region's aging population.
Researchers share the female scientists who shaped their careers, from Nobel Prize winners to modern mentors. Their stories reveal how scientific progress depends on curiosity, persistence, and lifting others up.
Belgian researchers discovered why some people with chronic itch conditions can't stop scratching once they start. A molecule called TRPV4 acts as the body's natural brake pedal for scratching relief.
A program at the University of Arizona has helped scientists transform breakthrough discoveries into real companies, generating $3.3 billion in economic impact and thousands of jobs. Researchers developing treatments for Alzheimer's and sustainable energy storage are finally getting their life-saving inventions to the people who need them most.