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A 262-ton transformer from South Korea arrived at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island this week, marking a major step toward restarting the nuclear plant by mid-2027. The $1.6 billion project will add 835 megawatts of clean energy to the regional power grid.
Three Australian runners claimed gold, silver, and bronze in the first-ever women's Commonwealth Games mile, announcing their arrival as a global force. Abbey Caldwell, Jess Hull, and Claudia Hollingsworth delivered exactly what they predicted.
Three endangered African wild dog brothers just completed the longest recorded mammal journey in African history, traveling 2,500 miles across Zambia over eight months. Their successful odyssey proves wildlife can still navigate human landscapes when we protect migration corridors.
A coyote that captured hearts by swimming to Alcatraz Island in January actually traveled twice as far as scientists first thought. New DNA evidence shows the adventurous canid swam two miles from Angel Island, not from nearby San Francisco.
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Three Mile Island's undamaged reactor is coming back online in 2027, adding 835 megawatts of carbon-free power to the grid. Federal regulators just cleared two major hurdles to make the historic restart happen.
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.
A large brown and white dog swept off rocks in New South Wales swam 800 meters to a nearby island before a determined rescue team brought him safely home. Rangers are now searching for the lucky pup's owner.
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A forest-covered island the size of two football fields appeared out of nowhere in British Columbia's Williston Lake, then disappeared and showed up 20 miles away. Scientists say these natural wonders used to be common before human development changed our waterways.
A Staten Island father is leading 15 runners through 80 miles of Arizona desert to fund a cure for the disease affecting his 16-year-old son. JAR of Hope has taken teams around the world to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.
The indigenous people of Easter Island will govern one of Earth's largest marine protected areas, spanning 270,000 square miles. This groundbreaking partnership gives the Rapa Nui people voting control over waters their ancestors sailed for generations.
The New York Knicks made history by tying the NBA playoff record with 25 three-pointers while scoring a franchise-best 144 points to sweep their rivals. Miles McBride stepped up in a starting role and went 7-for-9 from beyond the arc.
Long Island firefighters rescued a woman and her three cats from a raging house fire, showing the dedication first responders have for saving every family member. Despite one firefighter sustaining injuries, everyone made it out safely.
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.
British runner Josh Kerr shattered a world record that stood for nearly three decades, running the mile in 3:42.66 at London's Diamond League. The 27-year mark finally fell as Kerr delivered on his promise to bring the historic record home.
University of Rhode Island researchers discovered a thriving community of rare freshwater mussels in the Moosup River, the first documented find in over three decades. The discovery signals surprisingly healthy water quality in a region where freshwater ecosystems have long been overlooked.
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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.
A determined barn owl crash-landed on a British Army yacht 70 nautical miles from shore after failing to perch three times. The exhausted bird got a crew escort to safety while the sailors continued their 1,805-mile race around Britain and Ireland.
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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
When researchers spotted an endangered ocelot on Cozumel Island in 2016, they faced an unexpected challenge: the wildcat threatened species found nowhere else on Earth. Scientists are now working to protect the island's unique animals while monitoring this beautiful but risky newcomer.
A tropical island off Queensland's coast needs volunteer caretakers to maintain its paradise in exchange for rent-free living. Two current residents share what it's really like to live self-sufficiently on Middle Percy Island.
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