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Scientists once believed human language started with "bow-wow" animal sounds or emotional grunts like "ouch." These quirky 19th-century theories had silly names but tackled humanity's biggest mystery.
A new UN report shows most Chinese provinces have reached high human development levels, with cities across the nation making significant progress. Economic growth and better education are lifting millions toward healthier, more prosperous lives.
India's latest economic survey reveals poverty has dropped to just 5.3%, while unemployment falls and health outcomes soar. Millions are finding stable work and better lives thanks to sweeping reforms.