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Indonesia has reached its highest rice reserves in history and declared food self-sufficiency as of December 31, 2025. Fair fertilizer distribution and improved logistics helped the nation achieve this agricultural milestone.
Indonesia reached full rice self-sufficiency in President Prabowo's first year, with national reserves hitting a record 4.2 million tons. Now the country is launching an ambitious "Fishing Village" initiative to achieve complete food sovereignty by developing 5,000 modern coastal hubs by 2029.
A licensed psychologist is debunking the wellness industry's expensive version of self-care, revealing that true self-care often involves saying no and setting boundaries instead of spa days and shopping sprees. Her advice is resonating with thousands who thought they were failing at wellness.
Ethiopia is transforming its agriculture sector with private investment to grow more food at home and create thousands of jobs. Nearly 9,000 investors are already working 2.3 million hectares of farmland.
Ethiopia is transforming its agriculture sector through irrigation, reforestation, and modern farming practices, bringing food sovereignty within reach for 130 million people. After eight years of reform, the nation is reducing aid dependence and reshaping its future.
Ethiopian farmers organized into clusters are transforming rural landscapes through integrated farming, combining fruit production, forestry, and livestock to help the nation achieve food independence. Their success in the Oromia region shows how environmental protection and agricultural productivity can grow together.
Ghana is tackling food insecurity and foreign exchange pressure with a massive push to grow its own rice. A $1 billion World Bank partnership could create thousands of jobs while helping the nation feed itself.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is coming back for another season despite serious health challenges that had him considering retirement. The two-time national champion announced he's ready to chase another title with the Jayhawks.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Ghana's National Theatre unveiled a bold five-year plan to transform itself from government-dependent to financially sustainable while promoting the nation's creative culture. The strategy focuses on partnerships, talent development, and digital innovation to restore the institution to its former glory.
A physician who turned to writing after a career-ending injury has published a rhythmic children's book teaching kids they're "perfectly perfect from birth." Dr. Tiffanie Tate's new story uses three friends to explore confidence, kindness, and self-image in ways young readers can understand.
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.
The Netherlands just became the first European country to approve Tesla's supervised self-driving technology after 18 months of rigorous safety testing. Dutch regulators say the system could dramatically improve road safety by reducing human error on highways and city streets.
When mean girls told 5-year-old Emmie they didn't like her, she responded with a powerful message about self-worth that's inspiring millions. Her mom caught it on video, and parents everywhere are taking notes.
Decades of military drone operations have taught engineers exactly how to make self-driving cars safer and more reliable. A former Navy fighter pilot is sharing five critical lessons that could prevent accidents and save lives on our roads.
Autonomous vehicle companies are taking their technology to one of the world's most challenging cities. Tokyo's narrow streets and dense traffic are becoming the ultimate testing ground for self-driving cars that could transform urban transportation worldwide.
Chinese automaker BYD is doing something no car company has done before: paying for crashes when its self-driving system is at fault. It's a game-changing move that puts accountability where the technology lives.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
A California auto shop owner spent two years and $40,000 converting a classic Ford Mustang into a fully electric Tesla with working self-driving software. The project proves Tesla's advanced technology can work in vehicles it was never designed for.
One of the world's largest food and beverage companies is expanding its use of self-driving trucks across North America, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology in everyday supply chains. The partnership between PepsiCo and Gatik is already delivering products with 98% on-time performance across three states.
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