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A spectacular natural phenomenon is drawing crowds to southwest Utah as Gunlock State Park's waterfalls flow for only the fourth time in 15 years. The rare cascade over red rock boulders creates a scene so stunning that visitors say it looks more like a movie set than real life.
Nigeria's longest-serving private airline is making travel easier for thousands in southwestern Nigeria. Overland Airways just restarted daily flights connecting Lagos and Akure, filling a critical gap for business travelers and families.
A Swedish energy company just cracked the code on making renewable power more efficient and affordable. Their new hybrid facility in southwestern Germany shares one power grid between wind turbines and solar panels, cutting costs while boosting clean energy output.
Four pairs of beavers released in Cornwall are already building dams that could protect villages from flooding. The furry engineers disappeared 500 years ago, but they're now reshaping rivers and creating wetlands across southwest England.
When measles swept across the Southwest, New Mexico turned a health crisis into a vaccination success story. Their data-driven response limited cases to just 99 while neighboring Texas saw 762.
Volunteers in southwest England discovered a rare pink fairy club fungus never before seen in mainland Britain. The tennis ball-sized find marks a major win for biodiversity and citizen science.
More than 15 corporate volunteers discovered their city leads the Southwest in homelessness while helping a nonprofit serve hundreds of meals and essential services daily. Their day of action revealed both a crisis and the compassionate response making a real difference.
Gateway International Airport in Ogun State, Nigeria, is preparing to launch international flights, starting with pilgrim services to Saudi Arabia. The new aviation hub promises to boost regional connectivity and economic growth across southwestern Nigeria.
After nearly going extinct in the 1970s, Mexican gray wolves are making a stunning comeback with 319 now roaming wild in New Mexico and Arizona. Albuquerque's BioPark just opened a 4.5-acre conservation facility to help boost their numbers even more.
When a mother manatee suffered severe propeller injuries, her calf refused to abandon her side. Rescuers in Southwest Florida saved them both together in a heartwarming mission.
Once extinct in the wild, Mexican gray wolves are making a stunning comeback with 319 now roaming the Southwest. The population has grown for 10 straight years, bringing the endangered species closer to a major recovery milestone.
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 Colorado kindergartner's eagle eye for detail earned him a dream trip to Southwest Airlines headquarters. William Hines thought he found a mistake in a pilot training manual, and the airline rewarded his curiosity with an unforgettable experience.
Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered how two lipids work with a crucial protein to activate the immune system, opening new paths to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. The breakthrough explains a long-standing mystery about how our bodies fight threats.
A massive wind farm in New Mexico is quietly making history as the largest renewable energy project ever built in America. Despite political headwinds, construction is advancing on a 3,500-megawatt facility that will power the Southwest starting in 2026.
Millions of people across North America can witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Moon passes directly in front of Mercury, with the best views in decades for those watching from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Even if you miss the full occultation, the pairing of a bright crescent Moon with Mercury creates a stunning sight worth stepping outside to see.
A federal court just ordered DTE and EES Coke to pay $120 million in penalties and community projects after their Detroit facility illegally released toxic pollution that contributed to nearly 100 early deaths. After three years of fierce community advocacy, residents in Southwest Detroit will finally get funded air purifiers, school filtration systems, and the right to breathe clean air.
The bacon-wrapped hot dog Americans love actually originated in Hermosillo, Mexico, not a US ballpark. Now this Sonoran street food sensation has earned a James Beard Award and sparked friendly competition across the border.
Doctors Without Borders just launched a permanent health project in Southwest Ethiopia, bringing free medical care to over three million people in remote communities. The initiative tackles deadly outbreaks while building long-term healthcare systems in one of the region's most vulnerable areas.
A national animal protection organization rescued 51 large dogs from a former rescue facility in southwest Arkansas where they had been living in increasingly restrictive conditions. The dogs are now receiving veterinary care and enrichment at a rescue center in Tennessee.
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