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A new lending library in Brookfield Village allows families to check out soccer balls, tennis rackets, and yoga mats at no cost, addressing the financial barriers that keep many children from participating in youth sports.
Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan that claimed over three dozen lives, animal welfare organizations and vocational schools have mobilized to reunite displaced pets with their owners and provide emergency shelter for animals whose families lost their homes.
A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 10 passengers and a pilot crashed and caught fire in the Puget Sound last Thursday evening, yet remarkably every person aboard survived the harrowing incident in the frigid waters.
A young man working the night shift at an Israeli gas station stopped a shoplifter with a single word rooted in Jewish tradition. The encounter reveals how inner preparation shapes our spontaneous responses in critical moments.
The Harry Potter author celebrates her milestone birthday today, having transformed from a struggling single mother on welfare to the world's first female billionaire novelist—though her extensive charitable giving has since removed her from the Forbes list.
A groundbreaking wildlife reintroduction program in Argentina's Iberá Wetlands has successfully restored a population of giant anteaters nearly two decades after the species vanished from the region. The initiative has grown the population from zero to approximately 200 individuals.
A chance encounter at John Wayne Airport led to a life-changing fundraiser for a Navy veteran struggling with deteriorated knees. LaCinda Thackery's TikTok video sparked an outpouring of support that has restored one man's faith and enabled his retirement.
Worldwide malnourishment has declined for three consecutive years, reaching 7.8% of the global population—the lowest rate since COVID-19 disruptions. Asia leads the improvement, while conflict zones continue to struggle with food insecurity.
Neuroscience research comparing young children to professional musicians has uncovered surprising findings about the nature of creativity, suggesting that the ability to create may be an inherent human capacity rather than a learned skill.
Scientists from Imperial College London report that spreading crushed basalt on newly planted forests increases carbon absorption by 27%. The findings come from a major Welsh study tracking 26,000 trees across 25 acres.
A 14-year-old from Big Timber used his cattle-roping skills to save a man swept away by the Yellowstone River's swift current near Greycliff during the Fourth of July weekend. Jory Thomas waded chest-deep into the water and caught the struggling victim with his lariat on the first attempt.
New research reveals that changing rainfall patterns are delaying Africa's dry season, leading to a significant reduction in wildfire activity across the continent. The findings could transform how fire risk is assessed during peak burning months.
Atlantic City Electric Proposes Energy Storage Project to Address Rising Energy Costs and Strengthen Reliability
9 days ago
Casino Analyst: Atlantic City Has Two Years to Prepare for New York Casino Competition
5 days ago
Free Shuttle Service Expands Across Seven South Jersey Counties
5 days ago
'It's an Everybody Problem': Former Democratic Chairman Calls for Greater Atlantic County Role in Atlantic City
3 days ago
Jersey Shore Retreat Faces $3M Verdict, Four More Trials Ahead
11 days ago
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