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Employees from Garmong Construction traded their hardhats for gardening gloves to brighten downtown Terre Haute. The team planted flowers, spread mulch, and cleaned up trash to give back to their community.
When violence erupted at a homeless shelter in Terre Haute, one brave person didn't run away. They ran toward danger to protect someone else, and police say their courage prevented a tragedy.
Duke Energy employees rolled up their sleeves to tackle major projects at the Terre Haute Humane Society, providing expertise and labor the shelter couldn't afford on its own. Fifty volunteers spent their Duke Energy in Action Day making life better for animals in need.
Vigo Virtual Success Academy celebrated 79 graduates Friday night, proving flexible education paths can lead students to diploma success. Alex Morales-Geronimo delivered the commencement speech alongside his proud classmates.
Rahul Mishra studied under kerosene lamps in a ₹7-a-month school without benches. Now he showcases Indian craftsmanship at Paris Haute Couture Week, bringing traditional artisans to fashion's biggest stage.
Three months after thieves stole over $100 million in historic jewels from the Louvre, a fashion designer brought them back to Paris in the most stylish way possible. Daniel Roseberry recreated Empress Eugénie's stolen crown and brooch for Paris Haute Couture Week, transforming a cultural tragedy into wearable art.
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Max Alexander started designing dresses at age four, and by age 10, he became the world's youngest fashion runway designer with a show at Paris's Palais Garnier. Between juggling homework and haute couture, he's proving creativity has no age limit.
Sam Dunnett just broke his own school record in the 1500 meters and claimed the fastest time in the entire Horizon League. The Purdue Fort Wayne distance runner is proving that personal bests are just stepping stones to even greater achievements.
When PlayStation announced the end of physical game discs, Sony had already spent $34 million ensuring every worker keeps their job. The Austrian factory is transforming into a cutting-edge microlens facility instead of closing its doors.
Veronica Hargrave just became only the second woman in Indiana University history to run the 800-meter in under two minutes, smashing a school record that stood for 16 years. Her 1:59.79 finish caps off a weekend where multiple Hoosiers set personal bests and showed what dedication looks like.
Thousands of Indiana University fans braved near-zero temperatures to celebrate their football team's first-ever national championship. The Hoosiers, once considered a perennial doormat, capped an undefeated season with a historic win.
Former EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited Indianapolis to spotlight a major win: $117 million in federal funding bringing solar power to low-income families across five Indiana cities. The grant aims to correct decades of environmental inequality where industrial benefits skipped the communities bearing pollution's worst effects.
New York City just passed its first-ever tax on luxury second homes worth over $5 million, targeting ultra-wealthy absentee owners. The move is expected to raise $500 million annually for free childcare, cleaner streets, and safer neighborhoods.
Rain couldn't stop car lovers from gathering at the 9th annual Autos 4 Autism Car Show in Farmington, Missouri. The event raised funds to provide free autism support programs for families across the community.
A Frida Kahlo exhibition shattered ticket records at London's Tate Modern, selling over 41,000 tickets before opening and proving the enduring power of authentic storytelling. The show explores how a Mexican artist became one of the world's most beloved cultural icons.
Cancer survivors turned models at Kansas's 22nd annual Couture for Cancer, walking the runway to celebrate their journeys while raising record funds. The empowering night brought together dozens of survivors who found community, courage, and a powerful reason to say yes to life.
Two major energy companies just pledged €2.4 billion to build wind, solar, and battery projects across France by 2030. The investments will power the country with 2 gigawatts of renewable energy, enough to meet electricity needs for millions of homes.
Scientists discovered a mathematical pattern in Vincent van Gogh's brushstrokes that works like a fingerprint to authenticate his paintings. This breakthrough is stopping art forgers in their tracks and protecting the legacy of one of history's most beloved artists.
New York City just passed a tax on ultra-luxury second homes worth $5 million or more, generating half a billion dollars annually for childcare, safer streets, and cleaner neighborhoods. The tax only affects ultra-wealthy non-residents who own property in the city but don't live there.
A renewable energy company just reached a billion-pound investment in French clean energy in only three years, now powering 120,000 homes. The rapid expansion shows how smart land-sharing strategies are accelerating Europe's shift to renewable power. #
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