https://the6thestate.net/a10 The stories under the headlines. en-us Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:58:18 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/six-year-old-girl-recovers-sight-following-groundbreaking-gene-therapy-2026-07-13.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/six-year-old-girl-recovers-sight-following-groundbreaking-gene-therapy-2026-07-13.html A six-year-old girl in England has had her sight restored after undergoing a 'life-changing' gene therapy trial at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The child, who suffered from a rare form of genetic blindness, is now able to navigate her surroundings and identify colors for the fir Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/chowberry-app-connects-nigerian-charities-with-discounted-near-expiry-food-2026-07-13.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/chowberry-app-connects-nigerian-charities-with-discounted-near-expiry-food-2026-07-13.html An innovative app developed by a Nigerian entrepreneur is making significant strides in combating local hunger by connecting retailers with charities. The platform, called Chowberry, tracks products in grocery stores that are nearing their expiration dates and offers them at deep Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/philadelphia-roofers-act-of-kindness-raises-funds-to-save-elderly-neighbors-coll-2026-07-10.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/philadelphia-roofers-act-of-kindness-raises-funds-to-save-elderly-neighbors-coll-2026-07-10.html A single job estimate turns into a citywide fundraising effort for a 73-year-old on a fixed income. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/social-enterprise-in-the-us-employs-refugees-to-revive-the-art-of-candle-making-2026-07-10.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/social-enterprise-in-the-us-employs-refugees-to-revive-the-art-of-candle-making-2026-07-10.html A creative business model turns traditional crafts into a tool for successful refugee integration. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/girl-fly-program-in-africa-empowers-next-generation-of-female-pilots-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/girl-fly-program-in-africa-empowers-next-generation-of-female-pilots-2026-07-09.html Refilwe Ledwaba, the first Black woman to fly for the South African Police Service, has expanded her 'Girl Fly Program in Africa' (GFPA) to reach thousands of young women across the continent. The program provides hands-on training in aviation, robotics, and computer coding, aime Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/girl-fly-program-in-africa-empowers-next-generation-of-female-pilots-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/girl-fly-program-in-africa-empowers-next-generation-of-female-pilots-2026-07-09.html Refilwe Ledwaba, the first Black woman to fly for the South African Police Service, has expanded her 'Girl Fly Program in Africa' (GFPA) to reach thousands of young women across the continent. The program provides hands-on training in aviation, robotics, and computer coding, aime Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/south-africas-first-black-female-police-pilot-inspires-new-generation-of-girls-2026-07-09.html https://the6thestate.net/stories/a10/south-africas-first-black-female-police-pilot-inspires-new-generation-of-girls-2026-07-09.html Refilwe Ledwaba, who made history as South Africa's first black woman to fly for the police service and pilot a helicopter, has dedicated her life to a new mission: the Girl Fly Program in Africa (GFPA) Foundation. The organization teaches aviation, robotics, and computer coding Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000