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The World Health Organization has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the East African nation recorded 42 consecutive days without a new case. The milestone comes as neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo continues battling its worst outbreak of the deadly virus.
A Long Island resident stepped forward to help a Bronx mother of three rebuild her life after a devastating apartment fire left her family homeless and financially drained. The generous act came after he saw her story on television news.
A groundbreaking study reveals that children living in London's ultra low-emissions zone experienced accelerated lung development as air quality improved, demonstrating the tangible health benefits of reducing traffic pollution in urban environments.
Two Broward County teenagers have developed a mobile application that enables users to donate fresh pizzas from local restaurants directly to charitable organizations serving food-insecure families. The platform has facilitated the delivery of 25,000 pizza slices since its launch two years ago.
When Matthias Hombauer backed into a stranger's vehicle with fifteen balloons blocking his view, his instinctive response—offering a hug to the furious driver—turned a tense collision into an unexpected moment of human connection and forgiveness.
A Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi, rescued near death on a Welsh beach in December 2023, has arrived at Houston Zoo for rehabilitation before returning to Gulf of Mexico waters. The critically endangered turtle made a transatlantic journey requiring coordination between multiple international wildlife organizations.
A Patek Philippe wristwatch discovered in a Cornish family's jewelry box during an estate cleanout sold for nearly 12 times its estimated value. The rare stainless steel timepiece from the 1930s sparked a bidding war between collectors in Japan and China.
A new initiative in Britain aims to bring dental treatment directly to the country's most vulnerable populations. The mydentist Foundation has established a substantial fund to support charitable organizations serving underserved communities through mobile dental services.
From the founding of Melbourne 190 years ago to Warren Buffett's 95th birthday, August 30 has witnessed remarkable achievements in sports, civil rights, science, and philanthropy that continue to shape our world today.
A self-taught sculptor from Louth has spent three decades mastering the art of chainsaw carving, creating intricate wooden animals that sell for thousands of pounds across the United Kingdom.
New research from Concordia University reveals that specific brain waves during deep sleep could protect against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. The findings offer hope for counteracting neurodegeneration risks associated with poor sleep quality in older adults.
Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday on August 21. Born in the United Kingdom in 1909, she attributes her remarkable longevity to avoiding arguments while maintaining her principles.
Atlantic County Sheriff Candidates Clash Over Union Allegations, Spending and Police Services in WOND Debate
5 days ago
Does Atlantic City Need More Police or a Better Image? Suleiman and Cronick Debate Public Safety as Crime Falls
5 days ago
Levinson Calls for More Atlantic City Police, Says State — Not Mayor Small — Is Responsible for Staffing Shortages
6 days ago
Atlantic City's Cannabis Cap Raises Legal Questions as Dispensaries Close and Investors Wait to Open
about 22 hours ago
Ocean City Names New Business Administrator at $250,000 Annual Salary
8 days ago
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