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The Atlanta Braves pulled off one of baseball's most thrilling comebacks of the season, rallying three separate times after the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings. The Friday night victory put them five games ahead in their division with just 12 games left to play.
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A metal detectorist in Finland just discovered the country's largest Viking Age silver treasure, ten pounds of coins and jewelry buried for nearly 1,000 years. Then his detector went off again, revealing a second treasure just 40 feet away.
Over 150 free events across America this month let curious drivers talk to real electric car owners and test drive vehicles, no pushy dealers required. From small-town meetups to festivals with tacos and poutine, communities are making clean transportation fun and accessible.
Australia's women's rugby team faces world champions England this Sunday, refusing to be intimidated despite never beating them. The underdogs are finding inspiration as their country builds toward hosting the 2029 World Cup.
The All Blacks and Springboks will face off in Baltimore this Saturday before a sold-out crowd of 71,000 fans. The game marks a major milestone as the US prepares to host rugby's World Cup in 2031.
A German physiotherapist just completed a full marathon distance using only burpee broad jumps, doing 30,000 reps over six days to raise money for children battling cancer. He shattered the previous world record by nearly 42 hours.
Louis Giaccardo survived the South Tower attack and helped evacuate 40 people before the second plane hit. Twenty-five years later, he's teaching college students about the courage and unity that emerged from tragedy.
Trapped beneath Twin Towers rubble with a crushed leg, Genelle Guzman-McMillan prayed for the first time in her life, and a mysterious rescuer named Paul held her hand until help arrived. Her miraculous rescue sparked a crisis response ministry that has since helped over 850,000 people.
DoubleDown Interactive is donating $10,000 to the ASPCA and celebrating with an in-game event that connects millions of players with animal welfare. The partnership shows how gaming companies can use their platforms to support causes that matter to their communities.
When tragedy struck on 9/11, a tiny Canadian town welcomed 7,000 stranded strangers with open arms. Now Oklahoma City's Lyric Theatre is sharing their story of humanity at its finest.
A new treatment gives people with advanced breast cancer nearly twice as long before their disease worsens. A blood test helps doctors know exactly when to switch medications, catching resistance before scans can.
The best wet season in decades has brought a spectacular bloom across Far West New South Wales, revealing thousands of native plants that Barkindji people have used as medicine for millennia. A new field guide is helping younger generations rediscover this living pharmacy growing right in their backyard.
A regional Australian town just switched on groundbreaking water recycling technology that destroys pollutants 16 times faster than conventional systems. The innovation could transform how drought-prone communities secure their water future.
A 15-year-old who fled Myanmar's military coup found more than just a sport when he joined Darwin Olympic Soccer Club. The 60-year-old club, founded by Greek migrants, now connects families from over 30 nations through the world's game.
After nearly five decades breathing new life into Tasmania's historic stained glass windows, 64-year-old Gavin Merrington is stepping back from major projects with one final masterpiece. His restoration of a 146-year-old church window showcases skills he's passing on to the next generation.
Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets to reach the US Open final, aiming for his second grand slam championship of 2026. The German star's remarkable turnaround from early tournament struggles shows the power of persistence and humor under pressure.
Karnataka launches a program where the government becomes the first customer for 100 startups, testing their solutions and opening doors to public sector contracts. The $3 million initiative lets young companies skip the usual bureaucratic hurdles.
Farmers across Nigeria's Niger Delta will soon get reliable access to certified seeds through a new partnership designed to boost local agriculture. The two-year agreement connects regulatory expertise with community networks to help farmers grow better crops.