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A defensive lineman from Kapa'a High School in Hawaii is getting national recognition for his football talent. King Pitts will receive his Navy All-American jersey in a special virtual ceremony.
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's famous words about being her own muse are finding fresh relevance in our selfie-saturated world. Her reminder that true self-knowledge requires looking inward, not outward, offers a powerful antidote to social media comparison.
The Philippines Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot force workers to retire before age 65, protecting Rodolfo Ondevilla who was pushed out at 60. The decision strengthens protections for experienced workers who want to keep contributing.
Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons could return to practice as early as next week, nine months after tearing his ACL. The 27-year-old defensive powerhouse has been named to five straight Pro Bowls and could give the Packers the boost they need in a tight division race.
Scientists have discovered the only known spawning site for deep-sea eels anywhere on Earth, where 2.8 million basketwork eels gather each year off Tasmania's coast. The underwater mountain is now protected from fishing, giving hope for this vulnerable species.
Student-led protesters turned voters just toppled Serbia's government after 14 years, winning 52% of the vote in the country's highest turnout this century. What started as grief over a railway tragedy became a movement that changed a nation.
Villanova University is opening its basketball season in Rome, bringing 7,000 fans to play near the Vatican. The school's connection to Pope Leo XIV, a 1977 graduate, has sparked a 10% jump in applications and growing ties to the Holy See.
Researchers discovered that using cherished objects daily strengthens emotional connections far more than storing them away. The findings offer relief to millions feeling overwhelmed by clutter and guilt over inherited keepsakes.
In 1972, researchers invented a fictional ghost named Philip to test if the human mind could create paranormal activity. The made-up spirit responded by knocking, moving tables, and even developing a personality.
After being sick most of his senior season, McKeel's Chance Swinburne is feeling better and swimming stronger. He swept both his events at districts and is heading to state with renewed energy.
A Logansport high schooler just shattered her own school record and earned her first trip to the state cross country championships. After years of getting close, Alette Woodhouse's hard work finally paid off at the regional meet.
King Charles kicked off his first Caribbean tour as monarch, acknowledging historical injustices while rallying young people to tackle climate change. The nine-day visit focuses on environmental action and partnerships across three nations facing rising seas.
A student nonprofit is teaching STEM skills across three continents, and every instructor is still in high school. It started with a 3D printer packed in a suitcase bound for Kenya.
Vivian Ho saw that shame keeps people from asking for help, so at 17 she built a national organization that lets families get what they need without ever sharing their name. All The Same Organization now has 200 chapters and 8,000 volunteers.
A California company just unveiled an ambitious plan to launch artificial intelligence data centers into orbit on rockets that transform into satellites. If successful, the constellation could revolutionize how we access computing power while reducing energy strain on Earth.
NASA's Perseverance rover just became the furthest-traveling vehicle on another planet, covering over 28 miles across Mars in just five years. The achievement shatters a record that took the previous rover 14 years to set.
Starting February 2027, Australian women can get birth control pills and UTI treatment directly from pharmacists with no consultation fees and medications capped at just $25. The yearlong trial aims to make essential women's health care more convenient and affordable across the country.
A small-town soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in English football history. Fleetwood Town, sitting 84 places below reigning champion Arsenal, kept their nerve to win a perfect penalty shootout and knock out the giants.