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Just two months after college graduation, Jackson Koivun won his first PGA Tour event by holding off world number one Scottie Scheffler. The 21-year-old turned pro and claimed victory in only his third professional tournament.
Japanese soccer legend Kazuyoshi Miura just scored his first goal in almost four years at age 59, proving age really is just a number. The beloved "King Kazu" netted his goal for Fukushima United in a 7-0 victory, extending his remarkable 42-season career.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar just joined cycling's most elite club, winning his fifth Tour de France at age 27. His record-breaking performance caps off three straight wins and cements his place among the greatest athletes in cycling history.
Luke Littler, just 19, defended his World Matchplay title and shattered Phil Taylor's tournament records with a stunning 111.04 average. The young world champion is now chasing a historic clean sweep of all PDC ranking titles in one calendar year.
Rescuers pulled 46 people to safety after a Vietnamese vessel sank in the South China Sea. The dramatic rescue shows the power of coordinated emergency response when every second counts.
Abby, 15, celebrated being cancer-free with a dream day at Wrigley Field meeting the viral Savannah Bananas baseball team. After beating non-Hodgkin lymphoma in less than a year, she got the VIP treatment she deserved.
Major automakers are transforming electric vehicles into home backup generators, offering an affordable alternative to expensive standby power systems. Over 630,000 vehicles already have this capability, with Ford, Tesla, Kia, and GM rapidly expanding options.
After years of chasing the dream, Jackson Koivun finally broke through with his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open. The win marks a major milestone in the golfer's professional career.
Jackson Koivun just made history by winning a PGA Tour event in only his third professional tournament, beating the world's number one player. The 21-year-old Auburn graduate set a tournament record just five weeks after his final college round.
Two former Arkansas softball stars are taking their winning ways to the professional level, helping the Utah Talons secure the top seed in the AUSL Championship Series. Bri Ellis and Kailey Wyckoff will compete for their second straight league title this weekend.
Alabama softball legend Montana Fouts just led the Utah Talons to back-to-back championship wins, dominating the circle with a complete game performance. The four-time All American also shattered the league's single-season strikeout record this year.
A milestone achievement connects thousands of high school students with rewarding careers in equipment technology while tackling a critical shortage of 10,000 skilled technicians. Waukegan High School just became the 150th school to join a growing network preparing tomorrow's workforce.
Environmental advocates are battling to protect six massive offshore wind projects that could power 2 million New York homes annually. The fight highlights a crucial lesson about planning renewable energy projects before billions get spent.
A new headset using light and sound therapy could help slow Alzheimer's decline from the comfort of home. Louisiana's Ochsner Health is partnering to bring this promising treatment to its 95,000 patients living with the disease.
University of Virginia Health becomes the first in the state to offer a groundbreaking treatment for a rare eye cancer that typically spreads to the liver. The innovative procedure delivers targeted chemotherapy while protecting the rest of the body.
A quick ankle implant is helping Veterans with overactive bladder reclaim their lives without medications or invasive surgery. Two Veterans share how the therapy restored their freedom, dignity, and peace of mind.
A simple yellow tube at China Walls has helped save countless swimmers from dangerous waters, and now 300 more are coming to Hawaii beaches. A $200,000 state grant will place rescue tubes across the islands, where drowning rates rank second highest in the nation.
A volunteer-run rummage sale in Frisco, Colorado is celebrating its 25th anniversary of connecting unused items with neighbors who need them. The August event turns garage clutter into community support while funding year-round programs for seniors.