Good News
Marlouf Beer: From Insult to Success, Now Big in Barcelona
Belgian beer Marlouf, born from an insult, is now more popular in Barcelona than in Belgium, with growing international sales.
Politics
Quick Impact Facade Grant Program Reopens
The Quick Impact Facade Grant program has reopened, offering up to $10,000 for commercial facade improvements in eligible areas.
Science
Eascra Biotech Hires Dr. Anne Yau for RNA Research
Eascra Biotech names Dr. Anne Yau as Life Science Research Scientist to advance RNA therapeutics for musculoskeletal disease.
Good News
Mali Nonuplets Celebrate 5th Birthday, Still World Record
The Cissé nonuplets from Mali turned 5 on May 4, 2026, remaining the only known set of nine babies born alive.
Science
Castlegar Stargazing Event Welcomes Astronomers
Astronomers and enthusiasts gather in Castlegar for a public stargazing event, featuring telescopes and expert talks.
Technology
Incheon Univ. Improves Excavator Tracking in Construction
Researchers at Incheon National University developed a method to reliably track excavators in real-world construction environments using sensor fusion.
Technology
eFama's Pretty Kubyane Wins Wired4Women Tech Award
Pretty Kubyane, founder of eFama, wins the Wired4Women Tech Entrepreneur Award for her work in agritech.
Environment
Green Jobs II: €5.5M for Green Economy in Rural Areas
ANEF and GIZ held the 3rd strategic meeting of Green Jobs II, a €5.5M German-funded project for green jobs in rural Morocco.
Health
Malaria deaths drop across all ages in Ashanti Region
Severe malaria admissions and deaths decreased across all age groups in Ghana's Ashanti Region, per Ghana Health Service data.
Health
Genomic study tracks rare blood disease in children
A new genomic study tracks aplastic anemia in children, a rare blood disorder where the immune system attacks stem cells.
Science
Same Gene Used for 120 Million Years Challenges Random Evolution
Study finds a gene reused across 120 million years, suggesting evolution follows pre-existing blueprints.
Health
Belly Fat Reduction May Slow Brain Aging, Study Finds
A 16-year study of 533 adults found that reducing deep abdominal fat is linked to slower brain aging.