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A 27-year-old Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world speed record by hitting 94 miles per hour on four wheels. Diego Poncelet proved that skateboarding isn't just for skate parks anymore.
British tennis player Sonay Kartal just demolished a Wimbledon finalist 6-2, 6-0 in her comeback from a devastating back injury that left her unable to brush her teeth without agony. The 24-year-old's patient recovery is paying off with five wins in seven matches since her return.
Australia's Jack Bostock scored three tries in his debut match, leading the hosts to a nail-biting 24-22 victory over New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup opener. The thrilling comeback in Sydney set an electrifying tone for the tournament.
Over 2,500 rallies, marches, and community parties are happening across America to encourage voters to cast their ballots early. Major civil rights groups and nonprofits are turning activism into action at the ballot box.
NASA is building three helicopters that will fly across Mars for up to a year, searching for underground ice and exploring terrain no spacecraft has reached before. The mission launches in 2028 aboard the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft.
A French tech company just launched Atlas, the world's first smart telescope you can customize with swappable parts. Starting at $3,990, it lets stargazers build their perfect setup for photographing galaxies, nebulas, or planets.
After weeks of public questions, Colombia's first lady Ana Lucia Pineda promised to open her foundation's books and show exactly how earthquake relief donations were used. The transparency move comes as thousands await help rebuilding their lives after the August disaster.
After two weeks camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, exhausted housing protesters have created a close-knit community complete with meals, medical care, and unwavering support for one another. Their peaceful fight for affordable housing continues despite government pressure, powered by citizen donations and shared determination.
A new kangaroo care program at Gaza's Nasser Medical Complex is helping premature babies grow stronger through simple skin-to-skin contact with their mothers. The method has been shown to reduce newborn deaths by 32 percent compared to conventional care.
Nigerian regulators just busted a major counterfeit operation, seizing over $120,000 worth of fake packaging for popular drink brands. The bold action protects millions of consumers from potentially dangerous knockoff products.
The United Nations Secretary-General has thrown his full support behind the emerging peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, signaling hope for one of the region's longest-standing conflicts. Despite remaining challenges, international momentum is building toward a historic resolution.
After beating breast cancer three times while watching her daughter fight the same battle, Lisa Stewart Spears is sharing how faith kept her thriving. The Mississippi grandmother headlines a free community event celebrating survivors and honoring everyone touched by the disease.
Four Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holders are celebrating cancer survival alongside their team this fall. Their stories of fighting through treatments to make it back to their beloved seats prove that community, family, and football can help carry us through life's toughest battles.
Madeline Patterson was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 despite being proactive about screenings. Now she's helping others navigate their journey while advocating for early detection across Alabama.
Students at Southeastern Community College in North Carolina just got their hands on a brand new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to prepare for the future of automotive work. The donation means future mechanics can now learn real skills on actual electric vehicle technology before entering the workforce.
Parents may soon spend fewer days wrestling children to take medicine, thanks to new research showing shorter antibiotic courses work just as well for most urinary tract infections. The updated treatment guidelines could mean less stress for families and fewer side effects for kids.
Millions of women suffering through menopause symptoms just got powerful support from leading medical organizations. New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists strongly recommend hormone therapy as the first line of treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep problems.
A naturalist's quirky hobby of lying on docks to photograph marine life has sparked a worldwide citizen science movement. Thousands now contribute to scientific research simply by peeking under their local piers.