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Thousands of survivors, patients, and supporters flooded Central Park and Jones Beach this weekend in a powerful display of hope and community. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks brought together people united by one mission: ending breast cancer for good.
Eighth-ranked BYU pulled off one of college football's biggest upsets, defeating powerhouse No. 2 Notre Dame in a thrilling matchup. The underdog victory reminds us why sports fans never stop believing in the impossible.
A new bill in Congress aims to lift the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2030, putting an extra $3,200 per year into the pockets of 22 million American workers. The Raise the Wage Act could help millions of full-time workers escape poverty wages.
A philosopher born nearly nine centuries ago created ideas so powerful that they shaped Chinese thinking for 800 years and still influence modern thought. Zhu Xi's revolutionary approach to Confucianism changed how an entire civilization saw the world.
A Beaverton couple struggling to make ends meet just received a brand new heating and cooling system worth $16,000 at no cost. The gift came through Lennox's Feel the Love program, which has helped over 3,100 families since 2009.
Scientists have repurposed a common tapeworm medication to target endometriosis, a painful condition affecting 1 in 10 women worldwide with no current cure. Early results in mice show the drug stopped lesion growth and dramatically reduced pain.
A Jacksonville firefighter celebrating his girlfriend's birthday jumped into action when he spotted three people clinging to their capsized boat off Big Talbot Island. Using a gas tank as a makeshift life preserver, he guided all three safely to shore in just 27 minutes.
Deep-sea explorers discovered a new coral species that defies biology. The coral uses a hidden web of chitin to stand tall without any skeleton.
Chinese police officers just completed a groundbreaking international training program in Dubai that's reshaping how law enforcement tackles global crime. The collaboration brought together officers worldwide to share cutting-edge tactics and build lasting partnerships.
The Harrisburg Tigers claimed their fifth consecutive state girls soccer championship, tying a South Dakota record with a 2-0 victory over Pierre. Eight seniors led a completely rebuilt team to historic success.
Hundreds of volunteers joined Disney and Heal the Bay to remove trash from a Malibu beach, celebrating ocean protection ahead of the live-action Moana release. The cleanup featured traditional Polynesian dance performances and turned environmental action into a community celebration.
From Einstein to Stephen King, history's greatest minds swore by walking to unlock creativity. Now science is revealing why putting one foot in front of the other might be the simplest brain hack we have.
When chatbot company Character.AI filed for bankruptcy this week, Disney stepped up with job offers for most of the team. The entertainment giant is bringing aboard at least 60 employees with $60 million in annual compensation, giving tech workers a second chance.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden third type of magnetism that could revolutionize computing and rewrite physics textbooks. Three physicists won Europe's top physics prize for discovering altermagnetism, a magnetic property hiding in plain sight for over a century.
Kenya's Charles Matata shattered a five-year course record at the Delhi Half Marathon, completing the race in just 58 minutes and 52 seconds. Nearly 40,000 runners filled India's capital streets to celebrate human achievement and push their own limits.
Municipal clerks in Chautauqua County turned their monthly meeting into a fundraiser that helped two local charities. A simple basket raffle at their August gathering raised $400 for animal rescue and youth services.
A Wisconsin city just made it easier for neighbors to help each other with a simple yard sign system. Residents who need lawn care support can plant a sign, and volunteers can stop by to lend a hand.
The Trump administration may strip the American Bar Association of its power over law schools, potentially paving the way for faster, cheaper paths to becoming a lawyer. The decision could arrive by late December.