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Over 7,000 ultra-Orthodox women in Israel have traded traditional teaching roles for careers at tech giants like Google and Apple, earning salaries once unimaginable in their community. A Haredi-led initiative is bridging cultural gaps and proving you don't need a university degree to succeed in high-tech.
After four years of conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations. The pause offers millions of people a brief respite from war during one of the faith's holiest holidays.
Ioana Barbu survived wild dog attacks, hypothermia, and extreme conditions to complete six ultra marathons across 800 miles in 12 months. The 37-year-old conquered the Arctic, jungle, mountains, and desert after being inspired by a podcast guest.
Scientists who studied Big Tobacco's playbook are using the same strategies to help Americans kick ultra-processed foods. The fight against chips, sodas, and packaged meals could become the next big public health victory.
California wants to help shoppers identify healthier foods with a simple front-of-package seal showing which products aren't ultra-processed. The voluntary label could change how Americans eat by rewarding companies that make healthier choices easier.
Families battling ultra-rare diseases just got a major breakthrough: the FDA announced a new pathway that will speed life-saving treatments to patients who've been told for decades "there aren't enough of you to study." A baby boy's miraculous CRISPR therapy inspired the change.
The creator of Hong Kong's famous 298km ultra-marathon is calling for holiday reservation systems to protect overcrowded country parks. His proposal mirrors successful conservation efforts used in U.S. national parks.
Santa Barbara just unveiled California's most advanced EV charging station with 20 ultra-fast chargers powered by a massive battery that stores clean energy. The game-changing setup brings 350 kW charging speeds to downtown, making electric vehicles easier than ever for working families.
After two years of unexplained symptoms, Ashley Lucero discovered ultra-processed foods were sabotaging her health. Her simple ingredient swap transformed her energy and life in just four months.
Australia just produced its first-ever batch of ultra-pure fluorspar, a critical mineral needed for clean energy tech and essential industries. The breakthrough puts the nation on track to reduce global dependence on limited suppliers.
A CPA at Ernst and Young quietly made beats on the side until one 2020 single changed everything. Now John Summit headlines one of electronic music's biggest stages.
Primary students in Glyn-coch, Wales, signed the wooden frame of their future net-zero school as construction reached its highest point. The ultra-sustainable building will unite two communities when it opens later this year.
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is rolling out 3,000 superfast charging stations across Europe by 2027, capable of charging compatible cars to 70% in just five minutes. The $2 billion network will work with any electric vehicle and charge from batteries to avoid straining power grids.
Two years after 51 chemo sessions and a bone marrow transplant, Olivier Duhaime is lacing up for the Ottawa Marathon to honor the hospital that saved his life. The dad of two will run where he once fought for every breath.
Meta just announced partnerships to beam solar energy from orbiting satellites and store renewable power for over 100 hours. These breakthrough technologies could help AI run on clean energy around the clock.
After nearly dying five times from a mystery illness, Dr. David Fajgenbaum turned to artificial intelligence to save his own life—and now he's finding treatments for thousands of other forgotten patients. His AI system has already identified potential cures for over 60 rare diseases that drug companies won't touch.
Scientists just solved the toughest challenge in next-generation screen technology, bringing us closer to VR headsets with visuals sharper than real life. The breakthrough could transform everything from smart glasses to car windshields.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore built a paper-thin solar cell that's flexible enough to bend and efficient enough to power everything from wearable devices to drones. The breakthrough could bring clean energy to places traditional panels can't reach.
South African marathon legend Bruce Fordyce will miss the Two Oceans Marathon for the first time in over 40 years. His decades-long commitment to the beloved race celebrates the power of consistency and passion in sport.
Scientists in China just cracked a tricky physics problem that could transform everything from cameras to medical imaging. Their breakthrough lets a surface thinner than paper control two types of light completely independently across a rainbow of colors.
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