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‘Make college football great again’: US Education dept post sparks outrage amid Bo French controversy
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Meet Nathan Tan, the 17-year-old Plano teen whose AI air-quality project serves about 1,000 Texans
A young innovator from Plano has created an AI tool that tracks air pollution in underprivileged neighborhoods. This groundbreaking project not only garnered him a national award with substantial prize money but also offers educational resources and air purification devices to families in need. Moreover, the initiative cultivates young leaders who can adeptly analyze air…
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This country is paying people to read books for 15 minutes; more details inside
On September 6, 2026, Singapore’s National Library Board introduced ReadSG, an exciting initiative that motivates residents to read for just fifteen minutes daily. Participants can earn virtual coins, redeemable for small cash rewards. This campaign is designed to cultivate a lasting passion for reading among the populace while addressing the issues of digital distractions and…
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75-year-old Gertrude Abercrombie painting bought for $30 could fetch $250,000
A Michigan collector paid $30 for Gertrude Abercrombie’s 1951 painting at an estate sale, unaware it had been missing from public view for 75 years. After an archival photograph helped confirm its identity, an expert authenticated the work. Alderman Merriam’s Shells will be auctioned in New York with an estimate of $150,000 to $250,000.
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California funds 15 projects with $44 million to protect forests, desert and Tribal land
California has approved $43.868 million for 15 conservation projects across 11 counties. The funding will help protect 14,177 acres of forest and salmon habitat, conserve 1,093 Mojave Desert acres, restore streams and meadows, and acquire an 80-acre Tribal property for ecological restoration and training.
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17-year-old turns her love of photography into a cancer fundraiser
For over a year, a Brooklyn teenager showcased the allure of Prospect Park in her photographs. The passion project transformed into a community print sale aimed at supporting cancer research for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Inspired by her father’s battle with cancer, she cleverly merged creativity and community spirit to make a difference in…
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New Jersey couple protected 90-acre-property for 40 years; then donated it as a public preserve with a 201-year-old tree
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Atlanta teacher warned students away from locked 26-acre forest; $3 million may open it
For years, Atlanta teacher Renette Scott warned students against entering the locked woods outside Therrell High School, unaware that the 26-acre forest was city-owned. After years of community advocacy, Atlanta secured a $2 million state grant and will add $1 million of its own to help turn Falling Water Park into a public park with…
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No sugar, no alcohol, 300 push-ups and 300 squats: Inside the lifestyle of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, exemplifies dedication to a healthy lifestyle by shunning alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and processed sugars for over twenty years. His disciplined routine includes limited phone use, intermittent fasting, and rigorous daily workouts. Additionally, he nurtures his mental health by practicing mindfulness away from digital distractions, all of which foster his success and…
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Nigel Farage wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE adviser to secure UK borders