Solomon Islands Ditches Diesel for First Solar Farm
A Pacific island nation that relies on diesel for 98% of its power is building its first major solar farm. The Solomon Islands is betting on sunshine to escape fuel shortages and price swings.
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Solomon Islands Shifts Direction, Bans Dolphin Trade
The Solomon Islands just elected a new prime minister who brings a fresh approach to foreign relations and animal welfare. In his first major move, he's ending the controversial dolphin trade.
WWII Mystery Solved: 6 Solomon Islanders Served Australia
After more than 80 years, six Solomon Islands soldiers who served in a secret WWII reconnaissance unit have finally been identified, reuniting families with their grandfathers' lost stories. Their discovery brings overdue recognition to men who defended Australia's northern coast but were sent home without veteran benefits.
Scientist Who Saved Ozone Layer Shares How We Can Do It Again
The woman who helped heal Earth's ozone layer at age 29 has written a roadmap for solving today's environmental crises. Her new book proves that when problems become personal, visible, and solvable, humanity can accomplish the impossible.
Chinese Doctors Bring Heart Surgery Hope to Remote Islands
After a cyclone hit Solomon Islands, Chinese medical teams reached isolated communities by boat, bringing life-saving care to patients who had nowhere else to turn. Their work includes training local doctors and helping patients access advanced treatment in China.
35-Year Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrates at Durham Race
Laura Wickwar marks 35 years cancer-free at this weekend's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Durham. Her journey from shocked first-time diagnosis at 31 to longtime advocate shows how far breast cancer treatment has come.
Peoria Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Hundreds gathered in Peoria for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk, raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support. The community event brought together survivors, families, and supporters in a powerful show of solidarity.
Woman, 37, Beats Colon Cancer and Fights for Early Screening
Allison Solomon didn't ignore her symptoms at 37, and that decision saved her life. Now in remission, she's helping spread awareness that colon cancer is rising in younger adults.
Eritrean Cartoonist Freed After 15 Years Without Trial
After 15 years behind bars without ever facing charges, satirical cartoonist Biniam Solomon has walked free from detention in Eritrea. His release marks a rare moment of hope in a country where thousands remain imprisoned without trial.
Filmmaker Aditi Anand Builds Family Through Love in India
Filmmaker Aditi Anand and partner Susan Dias are raising their son together in India, redefining what family means beyond traditional labels. Their story shows how love, choice, and courage can create belonging in unexpected ways.
75-Year-Old Rowing Coach Shatters Two World Records
Susan Gehrke didn't just break one world record—she demolished two, including one that stood untouched for 12 years. The 75-year-old head coach at Seattle's Row West just proved age is truly just a number.
Montana Player Gets 9th Year After Injury-Filled Journey
After eight years fighting through injuries and setbacks, Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu earned a rare ninth season of college football eligibility. His perseverance through multiple surgeries and a serious illness finally paid off with an NCAA approval that gives him another shot at the game he loves.
Hong Kong App Helps 76,000 Cancer Patients From Home
When Susan Tam's cancer medication caused unbearable midnight itching, a simple text through a Hong Kong app connected her to nurses who saved her skin. Now 76,000 patients use SUPPORT+ to get reliable cancer care advice without leaving home.
Australia Names First Woman to Lead Its Army
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will make history in July as the first woman to lead Australia's Army. Her appointment marks a milestone in the country's military leadership.
A study of 100,000 people found we cooperate more than we think.
At 1:30 AM under Kenya's night sky, astronomer Susan Murabana is showing rural youth a universe they've never seen. She's making space science accessible to communities far from city lights and traditional classrooms.
69-Year-Old Bodybuilder Shares Her Strength Secrets
After raising three kids and getting divorced, Susan Guidi entered her first bodybuilding competition at 47. Now 69 and still lifting four days a week, she proves it's never too late to discover your strength.
85-Year-Old Dragon Boater Proves Life Thrives After Cancer
Susan Benjamin, 85, found her "floating sisterhood" paddling with New Jersey's first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The Machestic Dragons turn recovery into exhilaration, proving there's vibrant life after diagnosis.
Global Effort Saves Hawksbill Sea Turtles From Extinction
After decades of devastating population loss, hawksbill sea turtles are getting a lifeline from an international network of conservation heroes. From Solomon Islands community rangers to Florida researchers, people worldwide are joining forces to protect these ancient ocean travelers.
Dell Family Gives $750M to UT Austin for AI Hospital
Michael and Susan Dell just pledged $750 million to build a cutting-edge medical center at the University of Texas at Austin, complete with AI-powered care and a cancer center. It's one of the largest gifts ever to an American public university.
UHN Expert Shares New Hope for Parkinson's Patients
Living with Parkinson's disease doesn't mean giving up on quality of life, says a leading expert who's working to rewrite what's possible for patients. Dr. Susan Fox at Toronto's University Health Network is combining cutting-edge treatment with patient voices to transform care.
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