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A South African entrepreneur is training people with disabilities to fix wheelchairs in their own communities, solving a massive gap in healthcare access. His success story reveals both the promise and the barriers facing health innovators across the country.
President Trump granted full pardons to nine mechanics who faced federal prosecution for fixing vehicle emissions systems. The move aligns with his broader effort to protect Americans' right to repair their own cars.
A Chinese repair technician rescued a destroyed graphics card worth over $1,000 by transplanting its chip onto a new circuit board. The card was physically smashed but now works perfectly again.
After years of farmers fighting for the right to fix their own equipment, John Deere will pay $99 million and make repair tools widely available for the next decade. It's a major win for 200,000 farmers who can now repair tractors themselves instead of waiting weeks for approved dealerships.
Starting this summer, all 27 EU countries now require manufacturers to repair electronics instead of forcing consumers to buy new ones. The new Right to Repair law tackles 35 million tons of annual waste from broken appliances.
Apple just released its most repair-friendly laptop since 2014, making it easier for students and schools to fix broken devices themselves. The $499 MacBook Neo uses screws instead of glue, though repair experts say there's still room for improvement.
After years of repair battles, John Deere released software that lets farmers fix their own tractors. The tool connects to machines and guides owners through repairs, though some farmers remain skeptical.
Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner just shattered her own world record in the 200 meters, cutting more than a full second off her previous time. She now holds world records in all nine women's T53 wheelchair racing events.
Colorado lawmakers just voted down a tech industry-backed bill that would have gutted the state's landmark right-to-repair protections. After a marathon hearing filled with testimony from repair advocates, small businesses, and everyday citizens, the House committee killed the proposal 7-4.
The world's largest battery maker is launching robotic repair hubs that can fix damaged electric vehicle batteries in three days instead of replacing them. The service could slash repair costs from $15,000 to under $1,500.
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In remote KwaZulu-Natal, physiotherapist Maryke Bezuidenhout travels hundreds of miles through thick sand and bush to bring dignity to 500 disabled patients who can't reach the hospital. Together with wheelchair repairer Moses Mthembu, who became paraplegic at 23, they're proving healthcare works best when it comes home. #
When a tiny kitten arrived at a Cincinnati shelter with injured back legs, staff built him a custom wheelchair from rulers, zip ties, and toy cars. Little Gelato is already getting stronger thanks to their creative solution.
A small-town ice cream shop is breaking a world record with Hot Wheels track while raising money for off-road wheelchairs. For just $5, you can buy a piece of history and help someone with disabilities explore the outdoors.
Farmers just won a major victory in their fight to fix their own equipment. John Deere will pay $99 million and provide repair access for the next decade.
Nearly 400 young volunteers will spend a week in Marathon County this July, fixing homes for 60 families who need help maintaining their properties. The massive service project targets seniors and others who can no longer handle critical repairs on their own.
After spinal surgery left him permanently paralyzed, cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched a nonprofit that fixes dangerous home repairs for elderly residents, veterans, and single parents who can't afford emergency contractors. 4K Hands of Hope is filling gaps left by larger agencies in Houston.
A Dallas ISD student is breaking records and blazing trails as the district's first youth wheelchair track athlete to advance to regionals. The historic achievement marks a turning point for adaptive athletics in one of Texas's largest school districts.
For the first time ever, Americans can buy a smartphone designed to last a decade instead of ending up in a landfill. Three major tech companies just launched gadgets with user-replaceable batteries and parts, making "right to repair" finally feel real.
A firefighter in Baltimore carried a man in a wheelchair to safety after flames broke out in his home. The dramatic rescue was captured on video and shared by local fire officials.
New research shows that fixing damaged DNA might be the key to living healthier for longer. Scientists are exploring whether boosting our body's natural repair systems could slow down aging itself.
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