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Before Brian Johnson belted out "Back in Black" to stadium crowds, his rock voice sold Hoover vacuum cleaners in a 1980 TV commercial. That £350 jingle gig brought him to London, where he also auditioned to become AC/DC's new frontman.
A viral thread asking for "oddly specific" life advice has sparked thousands of practical tips that go way beyond generic wisdom. From washing your hands on one leg to tracking your work wins, these hyper-specific hacks are actually changing lives.
A Florida woman was cited for driving with a phone in her right hand. There was just one problem: she doesn't have a right hand.
WNBA superstar A'ja Wilson has collected three championship rings, four MVP awards, and countless accolades, but her biggest goal remains beating her own previous season. The Las Vegas Aces center says she's "just a normal girl" who happens to be rewriting basketball history.
Minoru Hasebe survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing as a teenager and went on to play professional baseball for his city's beloved team. Now 94, he's sharing his message of hope with a new generation.
Thousands gathered across Nagaland to celebrate Metümnyo, a traditional harvest festival that brings communities together for reconciliation and renewal. The five-day celebration highlighted how ancient traditions can heal modern divisions.
A scholarship foundation just invested nearly a million dollars in students' futures, distributing over $920,000 to help young people pursue their educational dreams. The CFOSR scholarship program is opening doors for students who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.
A renowned bird illustrator is hand-painting every bird species in North America for an app with an unusual mission: getting people to put down their phones and explore nature. Flock combines gaming elements with birding to build a community of conservationists.
In a powerful act of healing, Czech and German leaders joined together to honor victims of post-World War II violence, turning 81 years of silence into steps toward reconciliation. The commemorations mark 2026 as a special Jubilee Year dedicated to mending the deep wounds between two nations.
NASA's lunar program is getting a creative reboot. Technologies originally built for an orbiting Gateway station are now being repurposed to help build humanity's first permanent base on the Moon.
George Lombard Jr. hits his second big league home run while veteran ace Gerrit Cole becomes the fastest Yankee ever to reach 1,000 strikeouts. The 21-year-old rookie's confidence and veteran pitcher's mastery led New York to a 5-4 victory over Atlanta.
Marvel creator Stan Lee reveals why Spider-Man became one of the most beloved superheroes ever created. The secret wasn't his web-shooting powers, but his relatable human struggles.
St Mirren sits first in Scotland's top soccer league after nearly dropping to a lower division just months ago. The team turned last season's heartbreak into fuel for an undefeated start.
Callum Simpson reclaimed his championship titles just months after losing while fighting through a devastating injury he never revealed. The 29-year-old boxer overcame perforated eardrums in both ears to win his rematch in spectacular fashion.
Ten breast cancer survivors from Houston's Pink Phurree dragon boat team are heading to France this month to compete in an international festival that celebrates life after cancer. The journey represents nearly two decades of helping survivors rebuild strength through the power of teamwork.
A brave bystander in Miami's Brickell neighborhood refused to let go of an alleged jewelry thief even after being pepper-sprayed during the struggle. His courage helped police arrest a suspect linked to multiple theft cases targeting women in the area.
After decades of conservation work in Western Australia, the numbat has been removed from the international threatened species list. It's a rare bright spot in a country struggling with wildlife extinction.
A 16-year-old saw classmates throwing away perfectly good textbooks while other students couldn't afford any. Her solution now connects surplus books with 6,000 Delhi students who need them.