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In his first-ever Ironman World Championship and what he called his final race, France's Vincent Luis claimed victory in Kona with patience and perseverance. American Taylor Knibb also triumphed in the women's race after learning hard lessons from last year's DNF.
A Wisconsin family turned three metal shipping containers into an 800-square-foot luxury home complete with a rooftop deck, sauna, and plunge pool. The creative design proves sustainable living doesn't mean sacrificing comfort.
Divers discovered a remarkably preserved ancient Greek merchant ship off Croatia's coast, complete with sailors' drinking cups, personal belongings, and possibly their names scratched into pottery. The 2,300-year-old time capsule is revealing intimate details about daily life at sea during the Hellenistic period.
A Winchester family just marked their 87th consecutive year of gathering together, keeping a tradition alive since 1937. The Carlton family reunion brought together multiple generations to honor their shared history and plan for the future.
Volunteers who deliver meals to seniors in Osceola County can now get help paying for gas through a community fundraising campaign. Every $20 donation supports volunteer drivers and enters donors into raffles for a TV and a Jeep.
A new half-billion-dollar fund is racing to build solar and battery projects across America as electricity demand surges. The solution targets the sweet spot where speed meets scale.
In a play that defied all odds, Tulsa wide receiver David Wells Jr. tipped a floating pass backward to himself outside the end zone, caught it, and dove in for an improbable touchdown against Navy. The jaw-dropping moment sparked Tulsa to victory and reminded us why college football delivers magic every Saturday.
A semi-professional soccer team just beat the pros to make Australian sports history. South Melbourne FC became the first team outside the top league to win the Australia Cup, thrilling a record crowd of nearly 30,000 fans.
Champion Brazilian surfer Caio Ibelli just won a major competition in the Maldives, then returned home to the Australian outback where he now lives with his family. The 32-year-old swapped California waves for the red dirt of Mount Isa, Queensland, nearly 1,000 kilometers from the coast.
Ngarrindjeri rangers are partnering with Birdlife Australia to protect endangered shorebirds nesting along South Australia's Coorong coast. Their efforts just helped three rare hooded plover chicks safely fledge, offering hope for species traveling from as far as the Arctic.
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge proved age is just a number, breaking the Melbourne Marathon record at 41 while waving to fans at the finish. The Kenyan superstar's triumphant run is part of his inspiring quest to complete marathons on all seven continents.
Nannup, a town of just 1,000 people in Western Australia, became the first location outside Europe to host the UCI Gravel World Championships, drawing nearly 1,000 cyclists and reaching 130 million viewers worldwide. The tiny timber town transformed into an international cycling destination for one historic weekend.
When fish fell from Louisiana skies in 1947, one biologist turned a bizarre event into groundbreaking tornado research. His curiosity helped scientists understand how waterspouts work today.
Global health officials have confirmed there's no plague outbreak following a Russian lab worker's death from unknown pneumonia. After thorough testing and monitoring, all 200 quarantined contacts tested negative and showed no symptoms.
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels opened up about months of health challenges on her 25th birthday, sharing hopeful news about significant progress in her recovery. The mother of two said recent developments have given her reason to celebrate and speak publicly about her journey.
Jeffrey Yang is building an entire construction tech company by himself using AI agents to handle everything from data analysis to building inspections. Hong Kong's free government data and Cyberport's new one-person company incubator are making it possible.
The Cleveland Guardians completed an epic comeback against the Chicago White Sox, winning Game 5 to advance to the American League Championship Series. After falling behind 2-0 in the series, the team rallied behind dominant pitching and clutch hitting to keep their World Series dreams alive.
A Beatle walked onto a TV set just to hang out with the cast because his son loved the show. The moment turned into an unforgettable day of friendship and doodles that are now priceless.