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.
New Zealand Climbers Rescued From Solomon Islands Peak
Two young adventurers stranded on a remote mountain for six days were plucked to safety by helicopter in a dramatic rescue. Friends Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra, 19, emerged unharmed after torrential rain trapped them on a cliff above a waterfall.
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.
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Pacific Island Lost to Seas Gets Underwater Memorial
A sculpture honoring a vanished island in the Solomon Islands will transform into a living reef, celebrating a climate activist while warning the world about rising seas. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the piece where Kale Island disappeared a decade ago.
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.
Historic Home Brought Her to Tears Before Stepping Inside
Susan Smith cried the moment she saw the 1900s Canterbury estate surrounded by ancient trees and rose gardens. Now, after 27 years of love and restoration, the Smiths are passing Lawford on to its next chapter.
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.
Canadian Skips Family Reunion for 17 Years, Then Goes to Italy
Susan Marchiori spent decades avoiding family reunions, preferring social media connections over in-person gatherings. Her first trip to Italy's Marchiori family reunion changed everything she thought about connection and kindness.
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.
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