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A beloved crossing guard banned for being "confusing" to drivers got her job back after parents fought for her and a crash proved them right. Lauren Cannon will now help kids cross at a new, safer spot near their school.
When Rada saw Vrindavan's sacred streets buried in plastic after Holi celebrations, she grabbed gloves and started cleaning. What began as an 11-year-old and her father picking up trash has grown into the Clean Vrindavan Project, removing tonnes of festival waste.
After a goalless first half, England's women's football team exploded for six second-half goals against Ukraine, launching their 2027 World Cup qualification campaign with a commanding 6-1 victory. The win sets up a blockbuster showdown with world champions Spain at Wembley in April.
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School discovered how to flip pancreatic cancer cells from treatment-resistant back to treatable by targeting the genetic pathway that shuts down a key protective gene. The breakthrough could help doctors make some of the deadliest tumors respond to chemotherapy again.
A surprising discovery from UK researchers shows that collecting garbage less often drives recycling rates up to 61%. The counterintuitive finding offers hope for countries like Canada, where only 27% of waste gets recycled.
In a stunning upset at Prague's international chess festival, defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram outsmarted newly crowned world champion D. Gukesh in a thrilling sixth-round match. The victory showcases the incredible depth of talent emerging from India's chess revolution.
The England women's football team turned a goalless first half into a dominant 6-1 victory against Ukraine, launching their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. The win sets up a crucial showdown with world champions Spain in April.
Researchers at the University of East London have designed a framework that uses artificial intelligence to predict construction problems and automatically adjust project schedules in real time. The system could transform an industry where major projects regularly run late and over budget.
Three years after a devastating fire destroyed Scotland's Dark Sky Observatory, plans for a stunning new £1.5 million facility have just been approved. The new observatory will rise in the heart of the UK's first designated Dark Sky Park, complete with two observing domes and a 360-degree planetarium.
The England women's football team launched their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign with a stunning 6-1 victory over Ukraine. Three players scored twice each as the Lionesses showed their championship form in their first competitive match since winning the Euros.
Researchers discovered how to flip pancreatic cancer cells from treatment-resistant back to treatable, opening new hope for one of the deadliest cancers. The breakthrough could transform how doctors fight tumors that stop responding to chemotherapy.
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth and Saudi space company SARsatX are designing a new Earth observation satellite to tackle climate challenges together. The mission brings two countries together to monitor our changing planet and build lasting partnerships in space science.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet is asking the Atlanta Hawks to reconsider their "Magic City Night" promotion, sparking a conversation about respect and values in professional sports. His thoughtful letter highlights how athletes are using their platforms to advocate for dignity in the workplace.
Over 1,000 residents in Mukono, Uganda received free medical care at a community health camp that offered everything from cancer screenings to dental work. The Rotary Club of Bukerere brought together volunteer medical teams to serve families who otherwise couldn't afford treatment.
Uche Divine is building his retirement dream at 26 by angel investing in Nigerian tech startups from Manchester. He's part of a growing wave of diaspora investors filling critical early funding gaps back home.
A Derby company has created technology that transforms one of the world's toughest waste problems into clean fuel. The breakthrough could help tackle the 400,000 tons of diapers the UK throws away each year.
A young product designer in Manchester is turning his expertise into angel investments, backing Nigerian tech startups while building his retirement dream. His story shows how Africa's talent migration is creating a new wave of support for founders back home.
A £1 billion government contract just secured 600 new jobs and saved a historic helicopter factory from closure. The Yeovil facility will become the global home of military helicopter production for decades to come.
Scotland just became the first part of the UK to approve water cremation, an eco-friendly alternative that dissolves bodies using alkaline solution instead of fire. The new option gives families their first new choice in funeral methods in over 120 years.
Britain just plugged its first geothermal power plant into the national grid, tapping heat from three miles underground to power 10,000 homes 24/7. Unlike solar and wind, this Cornwall facility never stops generating clean electricity.
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