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At a Virginia high school, students in an automotive technology program are turning classroom lessons into life changing impact. They repair donated vehicles during school hours and then donate them free of charge to single mothers who need reliable transportation.
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Processed meats such as ham, bacon, salami, and frankfurts have been classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a branch of the World Health Organization.
January 17, 2026 at 4:34 PM
European troops have arrived in Greenland as a symbolic but coordinated show of support for Denmark, reinforcing unity amid rising geopolitical attention on the Arctic region.
January 17, 2026 at 9:22 AM
A Mexican company gained global attention after rescuing an orange stray cat and officially welcoming him into the workplace as part of the team. Named Engineer Miaurício, he was given a badge and a symbolic role focused on emotional support rather than traditional work.
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Grace Marion’s story is one of extraordinary dedication.

She began working at Dillard’s at just 17 years old, starting as an elevator operator before moving into men’s clothing and later the cosmetics department. Over the next 74 years, she built a reputation as a dependable and beloved employee.
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Global surveys suggest that the mid twenties are widely viewed as the ideal time to marry and start a family.
January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
What began as a suspected gold find turned out to be something far rarer. The 17 kilogram rock was later identified as a 4.6 billion year old iron meteorite, dating back to the birth of the solar system.
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Europe’s elusive “ghost cat,” the European wildcat, is making a quiet return to forests where it was once thought to have disappeared. Long surviving by avoiding humans and remaining largely unseen, the species has been confirmed through rare camera trap images.
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
In 2010, a couple from Bothell, Washington, made headlines after purchasing most of the privately owned properties in the tiny town of Wauconda for $360,000. The deal included a café, a small store, a gas pump, a four bedroom home, and the building used as the local post office.
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Pandas have moved out of the endangered category after decades of intensive conservation efforts in China. Expanded protected habitats, strict anti poaching measures, and long term breeding programs helped boost wild populations.
January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Heman Bekele’s innovation stood out for its simplicity and potential impact. By using a soap as a delivery method, he aimed to make skin cancer treatment more affordable and easier to access, particularly in underserved communities.
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A Kenyan man stunned the public after it was revealed that he posed as a qualified lawyer and successfully won 26 court cases before being arrested.
January 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Researchers later confirmed the tunnels are ancient paleoburrows created by giant ground sloths during the Ice Age.
January 13, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The vandalism of Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star took an unusual turn when history repeated itself. After Austin Clay was arrested in 2018 for smashing the star, his bail was paid by James Otis, the same man who had damaged the star two years earlier.
January 8, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Florida enacted a highly controversial law allowing the death penalty for adults convicted of r*ping children under 12, directly challenging existing U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
In the late 1980s, scientists made a startling discovery in Papua New Guinea when researchers confirmed that some birds are actually poisonous. The hooded pitohui was found to contain batrachotoxin, one of the most powerful poisons known, marking the first documented case of a toxic bird.
January 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Princess Leonor is the heir to the Spanish throne and is currently undergoing mandatory military training required of future monarchs in Spain. Instead of royal life, she is serving as a cadet and completing rotations across the army, navy, and air force in line with constitutional requirements.
January 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Wang Yi said China does not accept any nation acting as the “world’s police” or “world’s judge” following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking during a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart in Beijing, Wang referred to recent developments in Venezuela without naming the United States directly.
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Elon Musk is now being compared to Mansa Musa after estimates placed Musk’s personal wealth near $700 billion. Mansa Musa, who ruled the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is widely regarded by historians as the richest individual of the ancient world due to vast gold reserves and trade control.
January 7, 2026 at 6:10 AM
A man in Michigan went viral after sharing photos of a crash involving his 1973 Chrysler New Yorker and a modern car. The vintage sedan was rear ended in a multi vehicle accident and suffered only minor cosmetic damage, while the newer car sustained severe front end damage.
January 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Costa Rica has enacted a nationwide ban on sport and trophy hunting, making recreational hunting of wild animals illegal across the country.
January 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A video from China showed a husband crouching down to let his heavily pregnant wife sit on his back while they waited in a crowded hospital corridor. With no seats available and the woman visibly exhausted, he offered support so she could rest until her turn.
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Tokyo is piloting a four day workweek in select sectors as part of a broader effort to address population decline and improve work life balance.
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Donald Trump said the United States had taken decisive action against Venezuela and claimed that Nicolás Maduro was captured, prompting warnings to several countries including India, Iran, Colombia, Mexico, and Greenland.
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Muhammad Ali is the only person whose star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is mounted on a wall rather than embedded in the sidewalk. When he was honored in 2002, the star was placed on the wall of the Dolby Theatre at his request.
January 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM