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Nearly three-quarters of San José State student athletes just achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher, pushing the entire department to its best academic performance ever. The Fall 2025 semester marks the second straight year of rising grades across all 20 sports teams.
A friendly humanoid robot named José is now helping travelers at San José International Airport, answering questions in over 50 languages. The Silicon Valley startup's innovation arrives just in time for thousands of World Cup visitors expected in 2026.
San José residents are getting cleaner energy and lower bills starting March 1, with average households saving $7 monthly. The city's clean energy program proves renewable power doesn't have to cost more.
San Jose just made taking the bus a whole lot faster using AI that talks to traffic lights. The system cuts travel times by 20% and keeps buses running on schedule.
Hours before his death, former NFL player Aldon Smith quietly delivered 10 pizzas to a San Jose homeless charity. His final act revealed a side of him the world rarely saw.
A San Jose coffeehouse is proving that the right technology can turn a local café into a thriving community hub. Nirvana Soul Coffee uses reliable internet and security tools to create a welcoming space where remote workers and neighbors gather daily.
Former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith spent his last hours delivering pizzas to a charity that feeds homeless people in San Jose. His unexpected act of kindness reveals a side of the athlete many never saw.
Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose is using AI to diagnose strokes 24 minutes faster, a breakthrough that could save millions of brain cells. The hospital is the first in the Bay Area to deploy the lifesaving technology.
San Jose's new professional women's hockey team just scored big by hiring Troy Ryan, an Olympic gold medal-winning coach, as its first head coach and general manager. The move signals an exciting new chapter for women's hockey on the West Coast.
When Texas forced San Antonio to remove its Pride crosswalks, the city found a creative solution that state officials can't touch. Within days of the removal, rainbow sidewalks appeared in the exact same neighborhood.
After decades of drought planning, San Diego now has so much water it's helping neighboring states survive their own shortages. The city's massive desalination plant is making interstate water sharing possible for the first time.
Fifth-seeded Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit and survived a last-second three-point attempt to edge 12th-seeded Colorado State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Grace VanSlooten's double-double and Kennedy Blair's clutch shooting powered the Spartans' comeback despite facing an inspired underdog playing without their leading scorer.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
Winston-Salem State's softball team is heading to the championship game after a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Bowie State. The Rams held off a fierce seventh-inning rally to secure their spot in Saturday's title game.
Alaska lawmakers are considering making the giant green cabbage the official state vegetable, honoring a farming tradition that produced a world record 138-pound head. The proposal celebrates the state's thriving agricultural community and its oversized produce champions.
After 18 years of waiting, the Fort Worth North Crowley Panthers claimed their first state championship with a commanding 65-52 victory over San Antonio Brennan. The triumph came just days after the Panthers toppled defending champion Duncanville in an epic semifinal showdown.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.
Down by five entering the fourth quarter, Fayetteville State women's basketball stormed back to defeat Bowie State 49-46 and earn a spot in Saturday's CIAA Championship. The Broncos held their opponents scoreless for the final four minutes in a defensive masterclass.
Kids too sick to visit zoos can now watch live animals from their hospital beds thanks to the San Diego Zoo's free 24/7 streaming channel. What started at one local hospital has grown to reach 400 facilities across 48 states and 12 countries.
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