Ozzy Osbourne's Last Show Raises $190 Million for Charity

We hope you had a great weekend. Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath became a historic act of giving, raising $190 million for Parkinson’s research and children’s hospitals. And engineers have unveiled a new AI-designed paint that can cool buildings by up to 36°F, offering hope for lower energy bills and a cooler planet. These stories show how bold actions and creative solutions are making a real difference in our world.

—Stephanie S

Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath was more than a farewell; it was a powerful act of giving. The sold-out Birmingham show, livestreamed to millions, raised an incredible $190 million for Parkinson’s research and children’s hospitals.

The event featured a lineup of heavy metal legends, with Tom Morello serving as music director. Following performances by bands like Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, the original Black Sabbath lineup reunited for the first time since 2005.

Despite his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Osbourne delivered a moving nine-song set from a bat-shaped throne, embracing his role as the Prince of Darkness.

Proceeds benefited Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice, making this concert a historic moment for music and charity alike.

When a fire trapped two adults and four children in a Paris apartment, Fousseynou Cissé acted without hesitation. He climbed onto a narrow sixth-floor ledge, helping the family escape one by one, including a baby just a month old.

Cissé’s bravery was captured on video and quickly went viral, earning him national recognition and an invitation to France’s Bastille Day parade.

Despite the praise, Cissé humbly attributes his heroic actions to instinct and heart.

Engineers have developed an AI-designed paint that can cool building roofs by up to 36°F compared to standard paints. This breakthrough could significantly cut air conditioning use and energy bills, especially in hot climates.

The paint utilizes advanced materials called thermal meta-emitters, which are created using machine learning to optimize heat emission and reflection.

Beyond homes, these materials could help cool cities, improve clothing, and even regulate the temperatures of spacecrafts.

Municibid is an online auction platform that helps governments sell surplus items, including vehicles, equipment, and even land. This transparent marketplace enables counties and states to reduce waste and reinvest the proceeds into their budgets.

The platform makes it easy for the public to find bargains, from police cars to office supplies. It also keeps valuable items out of landfills.

Over 7,000 government entities in 17 states now use Municibid, turning unused assets into community benefits.

Fifteen years ago today, Erden Eruç, a Turkish‑American adventurer, achieved what no one in history had done before: a true human‑powered circumnavigation of the Earth. Over five years and an astonishing 41,000 miles, Eruç rowed, cycled, and trekked his way across oceans and continents.

Along the way, Eruç set additional records, becoming the first person ever to row across three oceans. He chronicled the journey in dispatches on his website, often posting from a satellite phone that also allowed him to connect live with classrooms, families, and curious followers worldwide.

Other notable July 21 events:

1853: New York set aside land for what would become Central Park, now a National Historic Landmark and a global icon.

1899: Novelist Ernest Hemingway was born in Illinois, his writing style shaping modern literature.

2007: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows hit shelves, shattering publishing records.

2014: Scientists announced they had successfully deleted HIV from human DNA in lab studies.

🚔 Amazon: A five-country police raid targeted trafficking in the Amazon, seizing $64 million in materials and striking a significant blow against environmental crime.

🐶 USA: Senior dogs across the country are getting a second chance at life thanks to $1.5 million in grants supporting their adoption and care.

🐾 Peru: Scientists captured rare footage of an ocelot and an opossum strolling together, revealing an unexpected friendship between these usually predator-prey species.

🐦 Australia: Years after a woman rescued a magpie, the bird returned the favor by waking her after a serious fall, helping save her life.

🌳 UK: A cedar tree famously climbed by The Beatles is a finalist in the UK's Tree of the Year contest.

— Lillian Hellman

Each day offers remarkable breakthroughs and moments of joy that show just how extraordinary life can be. Here are five reasons why there’s never been a better time to be alive:

🧩 Neuroscience Breakthroughs: Advances in brain research are unlocking treatments for conditions once thought untreatable, from paralysis to memory loss.

💬 Language Learning Revolution: Apps and immersive tools make learning a new language faster and more enjoyable than ever.

👩‍💻 Open‑Source Movement: Free software and community-built tools empower anyone to build, create, and innovate without massive budgets.

🏛️ Access to History: Digital archives and virtual museums let you explore ancient manuscripts, artifacts, and landmarks anytime.

🏔️ Adventure Safety: Better gear, satellite devices, and rescue networks make outdoor exploration safer and more accessible than ever.

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