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Two childhood friends who both survived breast cancer are turning their shared experience into hope for others through pickleball. Their "Dink for Pink" tournament brings the community together for fun and a life-saving cause.
A cancer fundraiser in Spokane just wrapped its biggest year yet, with 4,500 runners selling out registration and raising $350,000 for patients in need. The secret to success? Making it affordable for everyone to join the cause.
Illinois has slashed greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a third since 2005, and a new state plan shows how the Prairie State could reach net zero by 2050 while creating $21 billion in annual economic benefits.
When a 13-year-old pushed back against sharing his phone location, his mom realized she'd become the helicopter parent she never intended to be. Their compromise shows a healthier path forward for modern families.
A woman thought she was being accused of shoplifting at Target. Instead, security had spotted a man following her and taking photos without her knowledge.
The world's most prestigious film festival began 80 years ago in sunny Cannes, France, transforming how the globe discovers and celebrates great movies. From war-delayed beginnings to showcasing over a thousand films annually, Cannes continues connecting filmmakers with audiences worldwide.
Nicole and Gary Wordsworth have spent their retirement opening their home to 59 rescue dogs, giving stressed shelter pups a quiet place to heal before finding forever homes. The couple says goodbye is easy when you know each dog is heading to their perfect match.
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan captured two silver medals on the opening day of shooting at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The team medal marked a strong start to India's campaign, followed by a heartbreakingly close individual final.
Australia's Nathan Ellis and Spencer Johnson pulled off one of cricket's most dramatic finishes, scoring the winning runs with just one ball left to complete a thrilling 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. The nail-biting finish had fans on the edge of their seats as the underdog home team nearly pulled off an upset victory.
India's women's badminton team dominated Kazakhstan 3-0 at the 2026 Asian Games, with P.V. Sindhu leading the charge into a challenging quarterfinal against host nation Japan. The victory marks a fresh start after last year's early exit.
More than 300 people gathered in Brisbane to celebrate First Nations culture and launch the archdiocese's third Reconciliation Action Plan. The evening featured powerful testimony from Aboriginal elders who've dedicated decades to education and healing.
Forty years after declaring development a human right, the United Nations is gathering world leaders to tackle a stark reality: the world's 56,000 billionaires hold three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity. This week's summit aims to turn equity from a promise into practice.
A hometown hero returned to where it all began. Olympic speed skating champion Derek Parra came back to Rialto, California to coach students on the ice and share his journey from local roller rinks to the world stage.
American runners swept three team medals and shattered a national record at the World Road Running Championships in Denmark. From a thrilling silver medal finish to a historic 5K performance, Team USA proved they're among the world's best.
Researchers discovered a molecule that helps mice burn fat by boosting energy use instead of cutting appetite. The compound works differently than popular weight loss drugs and might complement them.
New analysis reveals why some nations transform within a generation while others stagnate despite constant building. Young presidents in Senegal and Burkina Faso are joining proven strategies from Botswana, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Twenty-six-year-old golfer Jacob Bridgeman rallied from five shots back to win the inaugural Biltmore Championship with a stunning career-best 61. The South Carolina native secured his second PGA Tour victory of the season, proving why he earned a Presidents Cup selection.
A small Georgia island community mobilized 150 volunteers for an international beach cleanup, proving small groups can make a massive difference. The effort marked the 10th anniversary of local participation in a global movement protecting waterways.