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A former Marine working on his truck fought off six teens who tried to carjack him at gunpoint in Maryland. His quick thinking and military training turned a terrifying situation into a story of courage.
Scientists at the University of Arkansas discovered rice plants can trap and kill armyworm caterpillars using their flowers like natural pest traps. This accidental finding could help farmers fight crop-destroying insects without toxic chemicals.
Survivors of domestic violence will take the microphone tonight in Covington to share their stories on their own terms. The annual event combines a march, self-defense training, and powerful testimonies that help others find courage.
A 1994 attack survivor told her friend "had I known this, my ordeal would never have happened," sparking a self-defense program that's now trained 16,000 women across South Africa. On March 18, 1,000 people will break boards together to fund training for 2,500 more women in 2026.
In Cairo's Impact Academy, 25 girls are using boxing gloves to punch back against gender-based violence and build confidence. Founded by coach Sally Hassona in 2017, this free program combines self-defense training with mental health support, helping young women from disadvantaged backgrounds reclaim their power.
A London bus driver who chased down a thief and returned a passenger's stolen necklace was fired for leaving his bus. Mark Hehir acted in self-defense when the thief returned and attacked him, but his employer ruled his actions were misconduct.