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US researchers have cracked the code on 3D printing permanent zirconia dental crowns in hours instead of days, potentially ending multiple dental visits for millions. The breakthrough slashes a 100-hour process down to just 30 minutes.
Same-day permanent tooth crowns just became reality. University of Texas at Dallas researchers slashed the production time for 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations from days to just hours.
After 35 years of heartbreak and near-misses, Scotland's rugby team is one game away from winning the Triple Crown and claiming their best championship finish ever. The team that started their season in disaster has roared back with stunning wins over England, Wales, and France.
Bnos Chomesh in Crown Heights celebrated its 2026 graduating class with personal stories of growth, resilience, and individualized support. The ceremony honored students who overcame challenges with help from teachers who met them exactly where they were.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway successfully received a new lung at Oslo University Hospital, offering hope after an eight-year battle with a rare lung disease. The 52-year-old royal is recovering well under close medical supervision.
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A historic crown damaged and dropped during a daring Louvre heist will be fully restored. The empress' jewel-encrusted treasure survived with nearly all its diamonds and emeralds intact.
Thieves abandoned a 170-year-old royal crown during their escape from the Louvre last October, and now the museum plans to restore this piece of French history. Despite being badly deformed, all 56 emeralds survived and only 10 tiny diamonds are missing.
The historic crown of Empress Eugénie, dropped by thieves during October's dramatic Louvre heist, remains almost completely intact. French experts and five legendary jewelry houses will restore the damaged treasure to its former glory.
When Principal Kirk Moore disarmed a gunman at Pauls Valley High School, he took a bullet protecting his students. Weeks later, they crowned him Prom King.
A young spotted hyena at an Australian safari park now sports a custom gold crown after dental surgery restored his ability to chew bones. The innovative procedure helped Jabali overcome jaw deformities from an early-life injury.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history Saturday as the first woman to train two Triple Crown winners when Golden Tempo surged to victory at the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby champion stormed from dead last to win in a thrilling come-from-behind finish at Saratoga Race Course. #
A $40,000 horse just won the Preakness Stakes, giving trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez their first Triple Crown victories. Napoleon Solo proved doubters wrong by staying strong through the finish.
New Zealand is unlocking 1.2 million hectares of South Island high country for renewable energy and new businesses. Farmers on Crown land will soon run solar farms, cafes, and orchards alongside traditional sheep and cattle grazing.
Ghana's Tourism Minister crowned international music star Wiyaala as the global Fugu Ambassador during a heritage tour celebrating the Upper West Region's rich traditions. The visit highlighted Ghana's commitment to preserving cultural sites while creating economic opportunities through traditional crafts.
Over 1,300 high school wrestlers competed at Ball Arena this weekend, with 84 individual champions crowned across six classifications. Six teams took home state titles, including Highland capturing its first-ever championship and Pomona shattering its own state record.
Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard won his fifth stage at the Giro d'Italia and stands just one safe ride from becoming only the eighth cyclist ever to win all three of cycling's legendary Grand Tours. The two-time Tour de France champion cemented his historic achievement with a stunning solo attack in the mountains.
Over 100,000 Norwegians flooded Oslo's streets Sunday night after their team defeated Brazil 2-1 in a historic World Cup upset. Crown Prince Haakon joined the celebration, performing the national team's trademark rowing motion with thousands of fans outside the royal palace.
A Nigerian milk brand is bringing healthy meals and gift boxes to Muslim families at 100 mosques nationwide this Ramadan. The campaign celebrates mothers keeping families nourished during the holy month of fasting.
Young artists in Seattle are transforming a drab underpass into a vibrant community masterpiece, and they're inviting neighbors to pick up paintbrushes alongside them. Two upcoming volunteer days in April and May will bring the neighborhood-designed mural to life.
Jonas Vingegaard dominated stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia with a thrilling mountain attack, putting him one day away from becoming only the eighth cyclist ever to win all three of road racing's biggest competitions. The 29-year-old Dane just needs to finish Sunday's final stage in Rome to complete his historic achievement.
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